Cimini's latest blog. http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/ January 3, 2008 Some rumblings regarding the Jets' coaching staff Still no official word on Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. At least two newspapers in the Bay Area have reported that Ryan was told before the final game that he was going to be fired, opening the door for him to reunite with Jets coach Eric Mangini. Here?s my take: Raiders coach Lane Kiffin, who has known for a while that he doesn?t want Ryan, told him last week, ?You?re outta here.? Thing is, in Raider Nation, you can?t get fired until owner Al Davis signs off on it. Ryan was supposed to meet yesterday with Davis; indeed, one mole told me that Ryan was spotted at the Raiders? facility. But with Davis, whose health is failing, you never know when he?s going to get around to handing out the pink slips. There isn?t much doubt that Ryan will be fired; it?s just a matter of when. And when it does happen, I?d say there?s a very good chance he?ll end up with the Jets, although I?m hearing that 49ers assistant Mike Singletary wants Ryan as his coordinator if he lands the Falcons? head-coaching gig. Ryan would be perfect for the Jets. In four seasons as the Raiders? coordinator, his unit never finished better than 22nd against the run. I?m hearing that the Jets might be trying to hire a ?running-game coordinator.? Haven?t nailed down any candidates as of yet, but this would be an interesting move for Mangini. In two seasons under Mangini, the Jets haven?t been able to run the ball on a consistent basis. Obviously, the line needs to be upgraded, but there are scheme and philosophy issues here, too. It sounds like Mangini wants a fresh approach. This certainly doesn?t bode well for line coaches Tony Wise and Mike Devlin. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that both guys were in trouble, and that seems to be the case. It also raises questions about RB coach Jimmy Raye, the unofficial running-game guru, and coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. Obviously, the RGC would have to be compatible with Schotty. Heard from a source close to the team that secondary coach Mike MacIntyre would?ve been fired if he hadn?t resigned to become the Duke defensive coordinator. My source tells me that MacIntyre ?talked too much? and wasn?t well-liked by his players. Mangini might not have to look far for a replacement. Former Packers and Falcons defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, who worked on the Jets? staff this season in an undisclosed capacity, has a lot of experience with the secondary. I personally would much rather have Rex than Rob if possible, but there is already a couple of threads with regards to that. I also like the idea that Wise may be in trouble, but what the heck is a running game coordinator? I for one am getting a bit nervous about BS....
so we will have two coordinators??? shotty anda RGC?? thats actually sick because shotty isnt bad with passing calls...he just had to grow a bigger pair and maybe create some new formations
It sounds to me that two coaches (OL and RB) are going to be replaced by one(RGC), seems efficient to me.
that was so sarcastic that i thought it was misprinted. then i read you post and thought of the source
I posted this on a different thread but maybe it is best suited here. I am reading all these postings with all that was wrong with the Jets this year. Many are debateable but one thing that was not debateable was that the O LINE WAS TERRIBLE. With all these possible coaching changes being discussed how has nobody stated that the Jets need A NEW OFFENSIVE LINE COACH. This year was the worst display of pass protection and run blocking that I have ever seen on a Jets team. Seriously, how can you possibly evaluate a young Qback with NO RUNNING game and NO PASS PROTECTION. I had to look up to see who the OFFENSIVE LINE coach is. His name is MIKE DEVLIN. I also see TONY WISE listed as OFFENSIVE LINE coach. We needed 2guys to have an OLINE THIS BAD. Guys - is it me or is this an obvious place to start
Oakland couldn't figure out how to use Randy Moss. The idea that Rob Ryan didn't finish any higher than 22nd against teh run doesn't bother me.
Why is it so apparent that Cimini hates his job? You've got a prime job, you don't need to be such a whiney little cinic.
Running game coordinator? So, if Shotty calls a run, the RGC chooses which run and blocking scheme it is? Or does the RGC choose when to run? Or does he just help improve the running approach and technique during practices and then Shotty calls all runs on game day? Sounds a bit confusing and potentially power-conflict ripe to me....
Does the O-line give Schotty a pass for calling 2 runs then a pass on 3rd and long everytime we are in the red zone?
This doesn't sound good, sounds like their taking Schottenhiemer's power away. It would be better if we just get a RB/OL Coach. I don't like the term RGC, sounds like their trying to say Schottenheimer's not doing his job.
He isn't doing his job and it would be good to take away some of his power. Actually, it would be best to demote him to QB coach and bring in a veteran OC.
