Jets Set to Hire Todd Bowles as Head Coach Per Reports
By Mike Cardillo
The Jets have found their man to replace Rex Ryan, it appears. Multiple NFL reporters tweeted the news that the Jets will hire Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. Bowles was also in the mix for the vacant Falcons job.
Jets gave former Cardinals DC Todd Bowles a 4-year deal to be their HC, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2015
Source tells @FOXSports1 Todd Bowles has reached agreement to become the new head coach of the Jets.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 14, 2015
The #Jets are hiring Todd Bowles, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2015
Todd Bowles just texted that he's taking the Jets job. Second source says deal isn't done, but intentions are to get it done.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 14, 2015
Our own Editor-in-Chief and resident Jets fan, Jason McIntyre, will likely have some extensive thoughts on the move on Wednesday. Earlier in the day the Jets hired Mike Maccagnan as its new general manager.
UPDATE: Via Ian Rapoport, the Jets are primed to hire Chan Gailey as their offensive coordinator.
Look for Chan Gailey to be the new OC for newly hired #Jets coach Todd Bowles, which is an intriguing choice.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2015
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