Rex Ryan thinks he is the man for the Jets job, but will GM John Idzik and owner Woody Johnson agree?
Here are five options if the Jets do decide to fire Ryan.
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1. Darrell Bevell, Seahawks offensive coordinator
AP Jets GM John Idzik spent two years with him in Seattle, and te Seahawks are No. 2 in rushing offense.
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2. Ken Whisenhunt, Chargers offensive coordinator
Reuters The former Cardinals head coach played for the Jets and was hired in Arizona by Rod Graves, now the Jets’ director of football administration.
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3. Bill O'Brien, Penn State head coach
AP The former Patriots assistant is going to be a hot name for head coaching vacancies and the Jets surely will have him on their list.
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4. Mike Zimmer, Bengals defensive coordinator
AP The prevailing thought is the Jets will turn to an offensive coach after having their last five head coaches come from the defensive side of the ball, but if they go for defense, Zimmer will be a name to watch.
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5. Lovie Smith, former Bears head coach
Getty Images If they are looking for someone with head-coaching experience, Smith could be the guy. Idzik knows Smith from his days as a Buccaneers assistant.Â