Jets Interview Former Titans Coach Mike Vrabel for Head Coach

Jets eyeing top candidates Vrabel and Rivera for new leadership
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Posted Jan 3, 2025 1:16 PM CST
Jets Interview Former Titans Coach Mike Vrabel for Head Coach
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaking during a press conference at the end of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, Md.   (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

The New York Jets are actively pursuing a new head coach and general manager. On Friday, they interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel for the head coaching position. Vrabel, a prominent candidate this hiring cycle, has drawn the interest of other teams like New Orleans and Chicago, who are also on the lookout for new coaching talent. The Jets on Thursday interviewed Ron Rivera, former coach of the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers, as part of their search efforts.

Rivera, who has guided teams to the playoffs despite losing records, is renowned for his bold, strategic game decisions. At 49, Vrabel brings significant coaching experience, including a stint as a consultant for Cleveland this season, while Rivera, turning 63 soon, has a long history in the NFL as both a player and coach.

The Jets' management overhaul comes after firing coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. Owner Woody Johnson has enlisted The 33rd Team, a football analytics firm, to provide guidance in their search. While interviewing candidates like Jim Nagy and Thomas Dimitroff for the GM role, ESPN's Louis Riddick also joined the list of contenders. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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