PROS: Can provide not only stability but a blueprint for success that mimics the one Belichick crafted into three Super Bowl championships in four years in New England entering this season. He's worked with Belichick for 10 of his 11 years in the league He's been part of the Jets organization for a few years under Bill Parcells and Belechick. His X's & O's are better than Herman Edwards (and Dick Curl's). CONS: He has spent only one season as the Patriots' defensive coordinator, and the Patriots finished 26th in overall defense. Mangini's potential is difficult to measure, partly because his credentials are more closely linked to a name other than his own.Mangini, who will turn 35 Thursday will be the youngest head coach in the NFL. Why were the Jets the ONLY team looking at Mangini, with about 9 open head coaching positions? This scares me. His legitimate assistant-coaching experience goes back five years, one as a coordinator. A coach barely older than most players Not a ton of football experience as he's worked his way up from a public relations intern in Cleveland to a young kid breaking down and splicing up film and holding up play cards for the scout teams in practice. He will now face Belechick and Brady twice a year. QUESTIONS: Will Mangini get his own TV show...24/7 w/ Eric Mangini ? First we take Parcells from the Patriots. Then, the Patriots take Belechick from the Jets. Now, the Jets take Mangini from the Patriots. What will this now do to the rivalry? Should Mangini this year make more than Edwards did last year? Will Mangini change the defense to a 3-4 which will could hurt Vilma's production? How will he handle one of the toughest jobs in sports in the toughest market in the country? Will he know how to manage a team? Will he change this team so we are not the "Same Ole Jets" ? Is the ghost of Leon Hess smiling and saying "Just Win Now" ?
Nice post. I'd share all these concens, and I'd add that New England wasn't all that upset with his leaving. I find that uncomfortable. The hiring of Mangini, and it seems like everything thereafter, was aggressive and progressive thinking. We haven't seen that in some time. For that reason, I'm enthusiastic. Even if it fails, it won't be because we kept trying the same thing over and over and over again.
I think Mangini will run a hybrid defense, similar to what New England does. Opponents will see both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts. He will utilize guys like Robertson and Vilma and put them in position to make plays.
Even if they were uncomfortable, they wouldn't show it. Just like how Brady did not appear on the injury report despite the fact he had a sports hernia. Belichick would not reveal any potential weakness. The fact that they named a new DC so fast shows that they were trying to give the impression that Mangini was expendable. IMO, anyone who Belichik holds in such high regard is a big loss for the Patsies.
I won't argue with you, and you certainly don't have to take my word for it, but organizationally, the Mangini hire was more of a personal loss to the Patriots than anything else.
Whatever the case is, I can't wait until the first time the Jets play the Pats. Even if the Jets have a losing season in '06, it would be nice to beat the Pats at least once...
I thought I would bump the last thread on the board just for a bit of fun. Turns out to be quite interesting looking at the original posters questions.
Mangini is the best coach we have had on the sidelines since parcells. Edwards never impressed me, and I think if we can draft an "A" running back, we will start to see these jets really take off. Look at what he has done with virtually no running game. Gotta have the run!
I think we can hold off on running back since Leon Washington has emerged. We need to get a nose tackle and pass rushing outside linebacker. I don't care if Robertson had a good game, he still isn't a 3-4 player. But, if Adrian Peterson comes out, which he probably won't, and falls to us I don't see how we could pass him up.....or any of the other top-teir RB's.
leon washington has not emerged, he is playing well, but is not a premier back. I agree with drafting an "A" back. Then concentrate on the defense. Still have not replaced abraham. Agree robertson is playing better, but not living up to his promises.
Little early to go mock draft lol, but I'm just gonna list our needs in order in my opinion: 1) One of the best RB's in the draft class. 2) Scary pass rushing OLB 3) NT :jets:
