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    Huge changes have been made at 1 Jets Drive, with Robert Saleh being fired as head coach on Tuesday morning.

    New York Jets owner Woody Johnson released a statement saying defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will take over as interim head coach for the remainder of this season.

    Since Rex Ryan took the helm from 2009 to 2014 – where he led the organization to back-to-back AFC Championship appearances – the three head coaches who followed him (Todd Bowles, Adam Gase and Saleh) have failed to even reach the top reaches. playoffs, combining for a 53-99 record since 2015, one of the worst in the NFL during that stretch.

    The question now remains: Where can Johnson and general manager Joe Douglas turn for a new head coach at the end of the season?

    Here is our list of potential candidates to become the next Jets head coach:

    Jeff Ulbrich, interim head coach

    The first name that comes up is the one already in the building, with Ulbrich now in charge for at least the rest of this season.

    If the 47-year-old native of San Jose, California, is able to get everyone on their feet and lead this team to the playoffs, you’d have to imagine the front office would strongly consider bringing him back if he ends the current longest play-off. drought among the four North American professional sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL).

    Bill Belichick, former Patriots head coach

    They say time heals all wounds, right? Nearly 25 years after deciding to wow the sports world and step down as Jets head coach before being formally introduced as the team’s head coach, Belichick would undoubtedly be at the top of the list of options outside the organization.

    Since parting ways with the Patriots in early January, the 72-year-old mastermind has been all over the media landscape, showcasing his personality and expertise weekly on the “Manningcast” and “Pat McAfee Show” throughout the season on ESPN . he appeared on the CW’s weekly “Inside the NFL,” had his own show called “Coach” on Underdog Fantasy, was a strategic advisor on The 33rd Team, and also joined Instagram.

    You can tell the desire is still there from Belichick, who interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant head coaching position this season and will undoubtedly be a hot topic next season for teams to bring in one of, if not the best ever, to bring their team. sideline.

    Johnson’s first call should be to Belichick, who has 302 career wins, a .647 winning percentage in 29 seasons as a head coach with the Patriots and Browns, and most importantly, six Lombardi Trophies to his name, the most among any NFL player. head coaches. in the history of the League.

    Mike Vrabel, former head coach of the Titans

    One of the most surprising firings of the last coaching cycle was Mike Vrabel, who was fired after six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

    After reaching the divisional round in 2021, Vrabel and the Titans did not reach the postseason again in his final two years, each posting sub-.500 records before his departure.

    As with Belichick, it was a shock this past season that Vrabel was not mentioned despite interviewing for head coaching positions.

    Instead, as a player, the former three-time Super Bowl champion took on a role with the Browns in March as a coaching and personnel advisor.

    Between being one of the most respected leaders in the NFL and back-to-back double-digit seasons (No. 1 seed in 2021) at Tennessee, Vrabel – along with Belichick – should be one of the names near the top of the list for Woody Johnson.

    Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores

    Speaking of an impression, the Jets just got one on Sunday in London from how good Brian Flores’ defensive unit has been this season. The Vikings defense sacked QB Aaron Rodgers three times, recorded 11 QB hits and surrendered just 254 total yards.

    This season, Minnesota’s defense has been ruthless, ranking top-five in points allowed (15.2 PPG), rushing yards per game (67.2 YPG) and has 20 sacks, second-most in the NFL, behind only the Giants (22).

    The 43-year-old Flores, head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2019 through Dec. 21, finished with two winning seasons in South Beach before taking over as DC for the Vikings in 2023.

    Flores could be a potential target here if they decide to go with a different defensive mind at the helm.

    Bobby Slowik, Texans offensive coordinator

    One of the hot commodities last season was 37-year-old Bobby Slowik.

    Despite receiving head coaching offers last season, he decided to stay with Houston. Slowik helped rookie QB CJ Stroud to an Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign for a team that went from worst to first in the AFC South.

    Things could change for the Princeton, New Jersey native this offseason, especially if the hometown Jets come calling.

    Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator

    One radar under the name to look out for is Aaron Glenn. The 52-year-old was the focal point of the Detroit Lions’ defense. He has been the defensive coordinator since 2021 and has improved this defense virtually every season.

    The run defense has been Glenn’s staple, giving up the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game through four games (90.8 YPG) and giving up just 88.8 yards on the ground in 2023, second-best in the N.F.L.

    It would be a homecoming for Glenn, who was selected 12th overall by the Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft. He spent his first eight seasons with Gang Green, making two Pro Bowls, starting 120 of 121 games and having 24 interceptions , three of which returned for a touchdown, including one a 100-yard return for a TD in 1996.

    Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator

    On the other side of the ball for Detroit is Ben Johnson, who like Glenn also decided to stay with the Lions after turning down a head coaching interview with the Carolina Panthers last season.

    Johnson, 38, worked his way up from offensive quality control coach in 2019 to tight ends coach in 2020-21 before being named offensive coordinator in 2022.

    Since becoming the play caller, he has put together a top-five offense the past three seasons and has played a role in QB Jared Goff, who has put together his best statistical seasons in Detroit since earlier in his career with the Rams.

    If the Lions have more playoff success for the second year in a row or even reach/win the Super Bowl, Johnson could be willing to take over as head coach, potentially opening up an opening at Florham Park.

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