Schottenheimer likely out as Jets O.C.

Brian Schottenheimer may have coached his last game in NY.

As the New York Jets melted in the Florida sun Sunday afternoon, it became abudantly clear that change is on the horizon for the Jets offensive coaching staff.

According to a report by Rich Cimini of ESPN, the Jets could be close to terminating Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator. Cimini said that the Jets are likely to see if Schottenheimer secures a head coaching job, and even if he doesn't, they would consider either former Broncos head coach, and current Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, or current Chargers head coach Norv Turner as the team's new offensive coordinator.

In the same story, Cimini says, Schottenheimer could end up getting demoted and remain a part of the staff, but that would be really awkward, and the best thing the Jets could do for themselves moving forward is to put the axe down on Schotty.

Between Turner and McDaniels, the Jets are better off with Turner. Granted this hinges on whether the San Diego Chargers fire Turner, but the guy has a reputation as a fantastic offensive coordinator, having orchestrated the Cowboys Super Bowl offense in the 1990's. While Turner doesn't have a great head coaching record, he did win games in San Diego and helped build a high powered offense in So-Cal with Phillip Rivers as his quarterback.

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McDaniels is a total nutcase. He ran himself out of Denver because of his abrasive personality, and this year was the offensive coordinator of the hapless 2-14 St. Louis Rams. McDaniels would be a terrible choice as O.C.

Another choice for the Jets, is to stay in house, and go with Bill Callahan. Callahan, who has head coaching experience with the Raiders and Nebraska University, was the O.C. of the Raiders when their offense was one of the NFL's best in the early 2000's. He would be a good choice since he knows the players here and would make the necessary adjustments.

That being said, you can't blame Schottenheimer for everything because Mark Sanchez has been a travesty behind center. Rumors have been swirling that the Jets are not confident in him and might look for a new quarterback. It should be interesting to see if a new offensive coordinator can get the best out of Sanchez or turn to Rex Ryan and tell him to get another quarterback.