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New England Patriots: Eye on the AFC East — New York Jets

By Hal Bent

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets hugs head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after a game at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets hugs head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after a game at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 25: A New York Jets fan cheers on his team against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 25, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

COACHING:

The most important hiring for the New York Jets is finding the right fit for their young quarterback. Jeremy Bates was definitely not the answer as offensive coordinator this season, just as John Morton was a poor choice the season prior. Chan Gailey had the pedigree and worked his magic in 2015 with a veteran squad, but the bloom was off the rose by 2016.

The Jets have interviewed former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, and former Dolphins head coach Adam Gase. They are expected to also interview Cowboys defensive backs coach Kris Richard, Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and possibly former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell.

In the college ranks, the Jets have reportedly also reached out to Matt Rhule of Baylor.

With a young, dynamic quarterback in Darnold to build around, the New York Jets could (should?) pair him with a young, exciting offensive mind.

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