Rumored Names: Quinn, Bowles, Cable, Reich, Kubiak

Jets are rumored to have asked permission to interview

Dan Quinn Seattle DC
Todd Bowles Arizona DC
Tom Cable Ex Oakland HC
Frank Reich Chargers OC
Gary Kubiak Ex Texans HC

Probably not an exhaustive list, but who would you pick from that group?

Sarge wrote:Jets are rumored to have asked permission to interview

Dan Quinn Seattle DC
Todd Bowles Arizona DC
Tom Cable Ex Oakland HC
Frank Reich Chargers OC
Gary Kubiak Ex Texans HC

Probably not an exhaustive list, but who would you pick from that group?

Bowles or Quinn. Not interested in the other 3 at all.

I like 4 out of 5 with Reich being the odd man out

Kubiak and Cable are experienced guys with offensive backgrounds.  Kubiak is a bit more of a offensive mastermind type - he has a system that work for him and would work for our personnel.  Cable would bring some old school physicality to the team.  But Quinn and Bowles are my top 2 from that list even though we need offense

i don't know enough about reich as a coach to properly opine. no interest in tom the cable guy. seems like another tony sparano type coach. not an inspiring hire to me.

i'd be fine with any of the other 3, but voted for bowles above.

The hottest HC candidate for the next 3 days in Coach Doug Marrone of the Buffalo Bills. He has a 3 day escape clause in his contract, and he has really turned the Bills program around in a hurry. He is also from NYC which could help recruit him out of Buffalo. The only problem is the 3 day window.

Go Jets...Cyborg

Based upon Woody's presser yesterday, I wouldn't expect any of the 'specialists' to make the cut unless they can demonstrate an ability to 'manage' all three phases of the game.  The myopic HC ship has sailed with Rex, and thank God Woody will try not to repeat that mistake.  That's probably why he will be accompanied by two experienced GMs in the interviewing process for both HCs and GMs.

Old#15 wrote:Based upon Woody's presser yesterday, I wouldn't expect any of the 'specialists' to make the cut unless they can demonstrate an ability to 'manage' all three phases of the game.  The myopic HC ship has sailed with Rex, and thank God Woody will try not to repeat that mistake.  That's probably why he will be accompanied by two experienced GMs in the interviewing process for both HCs and GMs.

not sure what you mean by specialists not making the cut.

most coaches come up through the ranks as either an offensive or defensive coach, usually rising to the rank of coordinator before getting a head coaching gig.

unless we are going the retread route, it will be hard to hire a coach that doesn't either specialize on offense or defense. and even the retread coaches like kubiak or billick had an expertise on one side of the ball.

I'm starting to lean towards Quinn if they get the SEA personnel guy for GM.....I can see that pair. Todd Bowles i like a lot as well............either of those 2 would be good.

I can't stand Kubiak.......I saw his dumbass expressions on the sideline with HOU once too often. Not a guy I envision as a leader.

CAble? Couldn't believe I heard that name. This guy had all kinds of demons while in Oakland. Pass.

Seaver wrote:I'm starting to lean towards Quinn if they get the SEA personnel guy for GM.....I can see that pair.  Todd Bowles i like a lot as well............either of those 2 would be good.

I can't stand Kubiak.......I saw his dumbass expressions on the sideline with HOU once too often.  Not a guy I envision as a leader.

CAble?  Couldn't believe I heard that name.  This guy had all kinds of demons while in Oakland.  Pass.

If by demons you mean domestic violence charges regarding his wife, and slugging an assistant in the jaw during an argument, yes, Cable's got baggage. Cannot understand why this guy would even be considered in a HC'ing position.

Cable was 8-8 when he got fired in Oakland and was Assutant Head coach on the Super Bowl champs. Hell, I wish Rex would have punched a couple of our assistant coaches last year!

hobson54 wrote:

Old#15 wrote:Based upon Woody's presser yesterday, I wouldn't expect any of the 'specialists' to make the cut unless they can demonstrate an ability to 'manage' all three phases of the game.  The myopic HC ship has sailed with Rex, and thank God Woody will try not to repeat that mistake.  That's probably why he will be accompanied by two experienced GMs in the interviewing process for both HCs and GMs.

not sure what you mean by specialists not making the cut.

most coaches come up through the ranks as either an offensive or defensive coach, usually rising to the rank of coordinator before getting a head coaching gig.

unless we are going the retread route, it will be hard to hire a coach that doesn't either specialize on offense or defense.  and even the retread coaches like kubiak or billick had an expertise on one side of the ball.

A guy like Rex who has no interest in anything other than his specialty. I get it, most guys are specialists, but the million $ question is whether they can transition to a guy who can manage all 3 phases.

Makes sense:

Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets

My understanding is #Jets GM/HC search is happening concurrently & GM candidates are presenting list of HCs they'd like to work with

Current RBs coach/Assistant Head Coach Anthony Lynn getting an interview. This will at the least meet the criteria for the Rooney Rule. Doubt they stay in house for the hire, but nothing wrong with interviewing.

SackExchange wrote:Current RBs coach/Assistant Head Coach Anthony Lynn getting an interview. This will at the least meet the criteria for the Rooney Rule. Doubt they stay in house for the hire, but nothing wrong with interviewing.

Doing the same thing at gm with Graves. I think they'll move quickly with the gm hire(my prediction is by next friday). If they want a coach still in the playoffs, they can have the new gm work on reaching out to assistants until he's free.

my top 3 choices and why:

#1 Todd Bowles... What this DC has done with the Cards over the last several years is amazing.. Especially this year with injuries and the loss of Free Agents.. His scheme is amazing and it plays to players strengths... He adjusts.... Though like Rex it is build on having good cover CB's so that's something we would need to address, we need to anyway

#2 Dan Quinn... Comes from another great D....Don't let the hype of Sherman fool you.. His defense is built and designed on Safety play and CB positioning and not Man to Man, which will definitely help us... His scheme will make the CB's better... I think we have decent safeties..with talent. If Quinn will get them to play up to that talent in his system... it will make our Front 7 even better... Our Front 7 overall is better than Seattle's. If he can get the safeties to play 1/2 as good as the ones in Seattle it'll make our front 7 look 3 X's better than Seattle's

#3 Frank Reich .... Don't know why, call it a gut feeling. But when I saw his name in the mix for Head Coaches... It jumped out at me..He is smart, tough and well respected... If we are ever going to develop a QB this might be the guy to do it..

SackExchange wrote:Current RBs coach/Assistant Head Coach Anthony Lynn getting an interview. This will at the least meet the criteria for the Rooney Rule. Doubt they stay in house for the hire, but nothing wrong with interviewing.

Todd Bowles' interview will satisfy the Rooney Rule, so I think it could be an acknowledgement of a good job by Lynn.

Good point. It speaks to both candidates' abilities.

I thought Lynn did a good job. Wish my man Karl Dunbar would have gotten an interview

If they are serious about Cable, Jets are going to have to vet him extensively and triple check every rumor and allegation

Sarge wrote:I thought Lynn did a good job.  Wish my man Karl Dunbar would have gotten an interview

Dunbar is the only coach I will miss.

The "experts" are interviewing Tom Cable ? What the hell for ? He's dumber than Rex, he's truly a good OL Coach, and he has a history of spousal abuse. Are you guy's not a little concerned why they would waste the Jets time to interview a JAG like Cable ? I'm one of the most positive Jet fans on this board, and I'm a little concerned about our new search committee.

Go Jets...Cyborg


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Rich Cimini
‏@RichCimini
Frank Reich intriguing name on Jets' HC list. Very smart, good exp. Would get stamp of approval from @7BOOMERESIASON, old college roommie

football51 wrote:

Rich Cimini
‏@RichCimini
Frank Reich intriguing name on Jets' HC list. Very smart, good exp. Would get stamp of approval from @7BOOMERESIASON, old college roommie

A name I did not expect to see but I have to admit someone who intrigues me.

NickSINYC wrote:

football51 wrote:

Rich Cimini
‏@RichCimini
Frank Reich intriguing name on Jets' HC list. Very smart, good exp. Would get stamp of approval from @7BOOMERESIASON, old college roommie

A name I did not expect to see but I have to admit someone who intrigues me.

I had forgotten that he played here for a season.

Sarge wrote:I like 4 out of 5 with Reich being the odd man out

Kubiak and Cable are experienced guys with offensive backgrounds.  Kubiak is a bit more of a offensive mastermind type - he has a system that work for him and would work for our personnel.  Cable would bring some old school physicality to the team.  But Quinn and Bowles are my top 2 from that list even though we need offense

sarge Quinn is the best pick of the list IMHO. Bowels is second and could be good his D was good till about 5 games ago and started giving up running plays left and right. However, Bruce A HC of AZ is very good so maybe he has picked up a think or tow from him.