Debating Herm's Future

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Again, we are trying to pretend that Herm has dealt with the same adversity as other coaches and it's simply not true. The Jets started rebuilding three years ago. They had a top 5 pick in the draft three years ago. Since we all know it generally takes about 2-3 years to get full development out of a player, we can assume that those players like D'Brickishaw and Mangold should have peaked by now, whereas guys like Dorsey and Carr are still learning and improving.

Most importantly, the Jets loaded Mangini with free agent talent. To help Mangini, they gave him Faneca, Favre, Thomas Jones, Kris Jenkins, Calvin Pace, Damion Woody, and Tony Richardson. Most of those guys were blue-chip free agents. That's called giving your head coach a fair chance to compete. The Jets decided immediately after Herm that they were going to rebuild, they immediately started playing youth over experience, and they opened their wallet up to Mangini to get players that he wanted.

I apologize. My thoughts were incomplete and arguably misleading jumbled mess.

Here's what I was comparing: NFL coaches agree to a 3-year contract. They're being paid millions to get it right. Nobody likes to lose, especially the fans.

The interesting dilemma facing the Jets, is the possibility that they will miss the playoffs. Eric Mangini is in the third year of a four-year contract. It didn't help matters with questionable calls that cost the Jets (I believe) two games in the past month.

If they lose on Sunday, my guess would be -- Woody Johnson will take action and fire Mangini. It's being reported that most likey, Johnson will blow up the team and rebuilt from scratch.

It's clear in the press, the fans want him out. But, if Mangini wins, all will be forgiven.

Power of the fans.