Marrone Blows Jets Interview, No Sure Bet to Become Coach

The Doug Marrone-to-the-Jets saga has become the story of the off-season so far in the NFL. A couple days ago it appeared that Marrone was on his way to the Jets, as CBS' Jason LaCanFora reported that Marrone was all but a sure bet to become the Jets head coach.
 

The Jets general manager search just happens to be littered with candidates who have ties -- and in some cases very strong ones -- to Doug Marrone, who became a free agent last week when he exercised an out clause in Buffalo. The Jets are already deep into their GM search, and they met with Marrone on Saturday, with several league sources maintaining they are likely to be the first team to name a new coach this week, (LaConFora, CBS). 

Since that time the Jets may have soured on Marrone, according to LaCanfora's Twitter account:

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Jets still have more candidates to speak to, but I hear Doug Marrone's interview with them did not go well. Dan Quinn well positioned now.

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 The NY Daily News added that Marrone failed to close the deal in his meeting with Woody Johnson, so the Jets will now move forward with their search for a head coach and general manager. 
Marrone's poor showing in front of Johnson spoils the plans of Charley Casserly who was reported to be  pushing Marrone, and his confidants, onto Johnson. 

Speaking of a poor showing, the word has gotten out on Marrone, and it's not too flattering. One of his former assistants Bob Casullo ripped into the head coach on ESPN radio calling him, "self-centered, selfish and greedy." The Buffalo Bills organization also ripped Marrone, calling him a "control freak." The Bills emphasized that Marrone was a "dangerous person to have in the building," since he would not only belittle the players but others within the organization, including media relations and reporters. In short, this guy is a walking nightmare. 

All things considered, Marrone's perceived failure to woo Johnson might be the best thing to happen to the Jets. Marrone is a mediocre coach, who has accomplished nothing but mediocrity at both the collegiate and professional level. Bringing him and a general manager who gets along with him, would be a huge mistake. There are better candidates out there like Todd Bowles, Gary Kubiak and Dan Quinn. In fact, Quinn probably is the best choice for this franchise moving forward, because of his familiarity with the organization, the area, and his knowledge of defense. Plus he's said to be a player's coach. 

Let's hope the Marrone-to-Jets sweepstakes ends here.