The New York Jets were the first in line to interview head coaching candidate Mike Vrabel for their vacancy on Friday. And word is from Connor Hughes of SNY is that the interview went very, very, very well.
That is a good news for Gang Green. The Jets had their ducks in a row, and got a chance to make an impression on the man who is considered the top candidate among NFL circles. A lot of teams are going to want to talk with Vrabel.
The Bears, Saints and Raiders all expected to jump in. The Patriots could jump into the mix should they fire Jerod Mayo on Friday.
There is also the possibility that the Giants could join the mix should they let go of Brian Daboll. Keep in mind that the Giants also employ Ryan Cowden, who worked closely with Vrabel back in Tennessee. Cowden is the Giants assistant GM. Perhaps the Giants dangle that as fruit should they pursue Vrabel for themselves.
As for the Jets, while the Vrabel news is good. Keep in mind he is going to want a number of things: 1) a General Manager he can work with, 2) a stable organization, and 3) a clear quarterback situation.
This doesn't necessarily scream Jets. Perhaps, the Jets can get permission from the Giants to interview Cowden for their GM spot. Stay tuned on that one. If Big Blue keeps Joe Schoen, perhaps they allow it. We'll see.
Meanwhile there are rumors the Jets wish list could get smaller. Aaron Glenn is perceived to be a favorite for the New Orleans Saints job. That doesn't mean it will happen, but it is an interesting development nonetheless.
At the same time Gang Green is expected to interview Rex Ryan for the position on Tuesday. Ryan coached the Jets from 2009 - 2014, and took the team to back-to-back AFC title games in 2009 and 2010. He has professed a love for the Jets job. At the very least the Jets are doing him a service by granting him the opportunity to interview.
That being said, don't totally discount it. If the Jets options dry up, suddenly a Ryan candidacy becomes a real thing.
Also, rumors are circling that the Jets have expressed interest in Steelers OC Arthur Smith and Washington OC Kliff Kingsbury for the head coach vacancy. Neither was successful as Head Coaches in their first stints with Arizona and Atlanta respectively, and won't be a popular choice among the fan base.
Like Rex Ryan's candidacy, don't discount this either with Smith or Kingsbury. The Jets are said to be looking for a head coach with experience. If they lose out on Vrabel, they might end up going this route instead.
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