Who is the current coach of the New York Jets?”
Eric Mangini was named the 14th full-time head coach of the New York Jets on Jan. 17, 2006. He rejoins the Jets following six seasons with the New England Patriots, the first five of which he served as the defensive backs coach for the Patriots before being promoted to defensive coordinator following the head coaching appointment of Romeo Crennel (Cleveland Browns) following the 2004 season. Mangini previously served as an assistant coach on head coach Bill Parcells’ staff with the Jets from 1997-99, during which he worked primarily as the Jets’ defensive assistant/quality control coach and worked closely with Bill Belichick, who was the Jets’ assistant head coach/secondary. Mangini was also responsible for advance opponent film breakdowns and analysis. In 1999, the Jets defense ranked third in the AFC with 24 interceptions, the team’s highest total since 1969 (29). The defensive backs recorded 18 of those 24 interceptions. In 1998, the Jets defense surrendered just 16.6 points per gam
Rex Ryan (born December 13, 1962 in Ardmore, Oklahoma) is the head coach of the New York Jets of the National Football League. He is the son of former Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan and is the twin brother of Rob Ryan, defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. After firing Eric Mangini, the New York Jets offered Ryan a four-year deal to become their head coach following Baltimore’s loss in the 2008 AFC Championship. Ryan accepted the offer on January 21, 2009 – with a 4 year contract netting him $11.5 million.
Rex Ryan (born December 13, 1962 in Ardmore, Oklahoma) is the head coach of the New York Jets of the National Football League. He is the son of former Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan and is the twin brother of Rob Ryan, defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.
