The New York Jets’ tumultuous season continues to unravel, with drastic moves and disappointing results leaving fans speculating about the team’s future.
Among the many headlines is the firing of head coach Robert Saleh weeks ago, with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich stepping into the interim role.
However, Ulbrich is not expected to remain in the position beyond this offseason, prompting widespread speculation about who might take over as the team’s next head coach.
Amid the uncertainty, one intriguing candidate’s criteria for considering the role has come to light.
According to well-connected Jets reporter Rich Cimini, Mike Vrabel has told people that he is open to the Jets head coach job IF he approves of the GM hire.
“Vrabel doesn’t care what Bill Belichick might think of Woody Johnson and would interview and decide on his own,” the report added, highlighting Vrabel’s independence in weighing the opportunity. (It’s no secret that Belichick despises Woody and the Jets.)
Vrabel, who currently serves as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns, is a respected and accomplished NFL coach with a track record of success.
Most notably, he led the Tennessee Titans to the AFC Championship Game during the 2019 season.
His leadership and ability to navigate challenging situations make him an appealing candidate for the Jets, a team desperately seeking stability after a disastrous year.
For any team seeking an alpha leader to come in and instill toughness and discipline from top-to-bottom, it doesn’t get much better than the old-school Vrabel.
The Jets’ season has been defined by unprecedented disappointment.
The highly anticipated addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has fallen flat, with Rodgers struggling to recapture his MVP-caliber form from his Green Bay Packers days.
Meanwhile, the Jets’ once-vaunted defense has been inconsistent to say the least. The most routine of techniques, such as tackling, has been a struggle all season long.
All in all, the 2024 Jets have been one of the biggest busts in NFL history.
What are your thoughts on the reports that Vrabel might be interested in the Jets job, assuming they hire a competent general manager?
Would Gang Green be smarter to look elsewhere? … Perhaps Jon Gruden?
Regardless of who’s the new coach, do you think Aaron Rodgers will be taking snaps under center at MetLife come next season???
