On Oct. 8, after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh following a 2-3 start, Ulbrich, who was the defensive coordinator, became the team’s interim coach. Johnson hoped Ulbrich would ignite a spark and lead Gang Green to the playoffs. However, Saleh’s firing had the opposite effect.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future with the New York Jets is still uncertain, but he offered some signs of positivity on Thursday. During an
Woody Johnson expressed confidence in his and the organization’s ability to find the right general manager and head coach to turn the Jets around.
Following a 5-12 season that saw the team clean house by firing their general manager and head coach during the season. Instead of answering the press immediately following the conclusion of the regular season, Jets owner Woody Johnson gave a single statement after their Week 18 win and simply hasn't spoken publicly since.
1. Familiar position: Saturday marked Woody Johnson's 25th anniversary as the owner of the Jets. On Jan. 11, 2000, he purchased the team from the Leon Hess estate for $635 million, which was a record for an NFL franchise at the time. Forbes recently valued the Jets at $6.9 billion -- roughly 10 times Johnson's original investment.
Casting many lines The New York Jets are coming off one of the most dismal seasons in a history of dismal seasons. So much was expected from Aaron Rodgers, and so little was delivered. That led to the firing of Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich finishing out as the interim coach.
The Jets have completed an interview with Josh McCown for their head coach vacancy.
On Friday, the Jets will interview three more candidates for their vacant coaching position. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke to the Jets virtually about their coaching role. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley also talked to the team on Friday.
The large net the New York Jets have thrown in their search for a new head coach keeps growing. The team announced another interview on Thursday, this time with Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bo
As the number of coaching candidates the Jets interview seems to grow by the hour, you have to wonder if Mike Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman are getting paid hourly.
Aaron Rodgers’ playing future remains undecided with the New York Jets quarterback focused on the lingering wildfires near his home in Southern California.