NFL HC salaries range from around $2M/yr on the low end to $8-$10M/yr on the high end (Mangini was $2.5M). Rex is working under his 'rookie' contract (which has been extended slightly), which means it's probably on the low end. I would guess $3M-$3.5M/yr (his original contract was $2.875/yr). Woody may offer Rex an extension and pay raise near the $4-$5M range, which would be a very nice pay raise. But what if Jacksonville or Tampa offered Rex $8-$10M? Would Woody match that, or would Rex go all Revis on us?
Another team couldn't offer him another contract because he still has a year left on his current deal. And with that said, Rex loves coaching this team and if given the opportunity to stay, I don't see him going anywhere
This is correct however the Jets stole Parcells under contract to the Pats. The Pats stole BB contracted to the Jets and the Chiefs stole Herm Edwards from the Jets under contract. All of these moves were technically against the NFL rules. The rules were gotten around by forcing compensation in the form of draft picks. In the case of Parcells and BB moving there was probably no amount of compensation that would balance the scales. In the Herm deal the wrong team was penalized losing compensatory draft picks. I think Rex loves coaching the NY Jets but I think Rex would love being the HC of any NFL team. He clearly loves the coaching gig. Maybe Rex would want an opportunity to coach Revis in Tampa Bay?
Another team doesn't have to make an offer. At least not publicly. With Rex nearing the end of his contract and several teams in desparate need of a top HC, neither you nor I would be a bit surprised if at least one GM hasn't whispered in Rex's agent's ear "pssst....whatever Woody offers Rex, we'll double it). With the turn-around in KC (Andy Reid) there are bottom feeding teams that now see a great HC as the answer. Rex's agent can tell Rex "Look, don't sign a low-ball extension with the Jets. You will be the hottest commodity out there and probably looking at at least $7-$9M/yr from any one of several teams". Plus if Rex rejects a contract extension from the Jets he'd most likely be released prior to the 2014 season so Idzik can get his own guy in here (versus going through 2014 with a dead coach walking). Of course walking away from a guaranteed $4+M/yr contract extention in hopes of hitting it big is always a bit risky, but Rex doesn't strike me as the timid type that runs from risk. Anyway, this whole scenario is remote but still viable. Edit: The last thing in the world I want to hear is Rex at the podium in 2014 yelling "Play like a Buc" and "Revis is the best DB in the NFL"
Rex has said that he always wanted to coach the Jets from way back in his youthful days in the locker room when his Dad was the DL coach under Weeb I don't think he's BSing about this either He'll be the HC of the NYJ for the next five years- six actually because his one existing contract year (2014) will be extended by five more
Rex and his staff have a much easier bunch of games post bye week. Barring a collapse of Groh like proportions he will be extended. He has proven to be a masterful motivator and flexible in his approach to defense and team building. This is a coach we can win with.
And coach the Jets he has. But now that he's been there, done that, other things that may not have been a top priority 5 years ago may be starting to creep up the priority ladder (ie, $ and freedom to just be Rex). Plus I'm sure Rex doesn't appreciate being 'muzzled' by his new GM. Rex just wants to be Rex. He's said it himself a 1000 times. He's probably not as happy playing the staring role in another man's impressions of what a HC should sound/be like.
If Bucs owner Malcom Glazer decides to kick Shiano to the curb (Shiano has already reduced the asking price for his house he's trying to sell) then Bucs GM Dominic is probably done too. House cleaning if you will. IF that happens, and it's starting to seem very likely, then Glazer can at least consider offering Rex Ryan more money AND the keys to the kingdom. Far more money, Revis, and the ability to pick the players he'll be coaching for the next 5 years may be very enticing. All things Rex will never have in NY. Handing over the keys was the only way Kroft could get Belicheck and the only way the Chiefs could get Reid. If Rex is viewed by any as the 'Savior', then handing over the keys to entice him to make the move is not unheard of. Lets just hope Rex loves coaching the Jets more than he loves power and money!
I agree, he doesn't seem like a BSer in that regard. He's a Jet at heart, he's going to stay as long as Woody will have him. I see him being here for a while. _
Not the same. During that time, NE actually had a good defense. If you think today's NE Patriots would survive without Brady you've got another thing coming. You were talking about NE consistently winning the division and separating themselves from other teams. They didn't win the division or dominate it with Cassel. 11-5 isn't dominating, and only wins in crap divisions like the NFC east. 12-13 wins then we're talking. Yeah it's good to have a vision and all that, but it's even better to have an elite QB. It's the #1 factor to turn teams around or make them dominate. NE without Brady this year is probably 3-6 at best.
Wrong about BB. He was given the reigns to coach after Bill P. stepped down but he was not obligated to coach the Jets. Being that the Jet ownership/mgt was in a state of flux, ole BB decided the feeling was mutual and in front of a dais with a team of reporters looking on, Billichicken wrote his resignation on a paper napkin. http://www.realclearsports.com/lists/short_coaching_stints/bill_belichick_jets.html
With the way Rex coaches and the way players feel about him, is this any surprise? Kristian may have been the majority for those predicting doom and gloom for the Jets but, did he make that prediction before Sanchez got hurt? All Rex needed was adequate play by a QB to have some success. To get this from a rookie QB, this is the real surprise.
We have always said Rex is the most loyal coach, what is with these awful conspiracy theories? The players want Rex back, Rex's personality does not tell me that he would immediately coach another team over money. Bullshit.
Agreed, but really we should end up being at least 8-8. I would have taken 7-9 at the beginning of the year but now sitting at 5-4, 7-9 would be disappointing I have to admit. Regardless, Rex has proven he is the man. I think the QB play determines where we go with the rest of the season. Sky is the limit but we also know where the floor is at.
Being a players coach means nothing. Ask Simms, Bavarro, etc. how they felt about Parcells. He was a bigtime winner, yet the players said it wasn't even fun playing for him. I like Rex, but please don't call him a "great coach". He hasn't even won a divisional title yet. I think he very well may develop into a great coach, but he has a long way to go. Hopefully he gets there. Let's relax with the crazy compliments until then. The team has collapsed down the stretch 2 years in a row. Let's right that ship first. I think he is doing a helluva job so far this year, but there is a long way to go. Extending him now is crazy. Finish up the way he is going now, and he will damn sure deserve it.
The players need to express their support by showing up to play for 2 consecutive weeks. We're 5-4 but in 3 of those losses we didn't even look competitive. The hot and cold play as well as all of the penalties won't reflect well on the coach when decision time comes.
Decision time has already come. Five year extension until 18 or 19 depending on whether he finishes his current deal or it gets torn up. Announcement time as soon as this season ends Clearly deserved for arguably the best Jet HC ever and top 5 in the NFL
I think he belongs in New York, absolutely brilliant defensive mind. He will be here for a long time to come.
I read the article nothing in it regarding the Commissioner siding with the Jets claim that he was under contract with the Jets and the forced compensation New England had to give the Jets to get the Jets and the league to allow him to coach NE. Parcells who was running the Jets operation at the time agreed to let BB coach New England for their first round pick in 2000. I believe it turned out to be the Ellis pick. His resignation didn't give him the right to coach any other NFL team. He was not obligated to coach the Jets but the Jets essentially owned his coaching rights.
