Maybe Parcells is holding out for Jets offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger?

[Gryphon]

A "major fight" is reportedly brewing between Jets offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger and coach Eric Mangini.

Heimerdinger, who was believed to be the favorite to take over as Mike Shanahan's offensive coordinator in Denver, is still under contract. Mangini reportedly is interested in keeping the coach because he knows the Jets offense, but 'Dinger wants out. It's almost unheard of to keep a coach who doesn't want to be there.

Jan. 19 - 4:44 pm et
Source: ESPN.com Insider

[Future]

well if he wants to go to denver i dont see how he will end up in dallas...i dobut we will try to outbid someone for a OC

[Gryphon]

I do not know what his relationship is with Parcells? Who knows.

[Big Country]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/01/19/bc.fbn.jetscoaches.ap/index.html

Jets' Mangini keeps Heimerdinger, fires Henderson

Posted: Thursday January 19, 2006 4:05PM; Updated: Thursday January 19, 2006 7:04PM


NEW YORK (AP) -- New Jets coach Eric Mangini decided Thursday to keep offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger on staff, shortly after parting ways with defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson.

The move to retain Heimerdinger came as a mild surprise, since the two have no history together. But having Heimerdinger around should make things easier on offense, since he has been with the team for only one season.

Many thought Heimerdinger would be let go, and were linking him to jobs in Denver and Houston. But now he gets another shot to help an offense that struggled mightily in 2005 without Chad Pennington or Curtis Martin.

It also makes sense to keep Heimerdinger so he can have more time with work with Pennington, who is coming off his second major shoulder injury.

Heimerdinger said his meeting with Mangini went well and he was impressed with his energy. He said it didn't make a difference that he would be working for someone so much younger. Mangini turned 35 Thursday.

"His experience is good, age doesn't make a difference," Heimerdinger said.

Henderson, receivers coach Pep Hamilton and tight ends coach John Zernhelt weren't retained. It was widely expected that Henderson would be let go.

When reached on his cell phone, Henderson declined comment. There was speculation that linebackers coach Bob Sutton was elevated to defensive coordinator to replace Henderson, but nothing was made official Thursday.

Henderson joined the Jets for the 2004 season, overseeing a vast improvement in the defense as the Jets made the playoffs. In 2005, the defense played well in spots, but could not carry an anemic offense. Injuries also plagued the team as the Jets finished 4-12.

Hired by previous coach Herman Edwards, who left earlier this month to become Kansas City's coach, Henderson guided a unit that ranked second against the pass, mainly because opponents could run so well against New York. The Jets were ranked 29th at stopping the run.

Hamilton joined the coaching staff in 2003, when he was hired as offensive quality control coach. After that season he was elevated to offensive assistant coach before being promoted to oversee the wide receivers in 2005.

Zernhelt joined the Jets last February. He's a former head coach at The Citadel.

The fate of special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff was still up in the air. Heimerdinger, Henderson and Westhoff interviewed for the job that went to Mangini.

Copyright 2005 Associated Press.

[AbeBeta]

well if he wants to go to denver i dont see how he will end up in dallas...i dobut we will try to outbid someone for a OC

talk about a guy who had his stock crash -- this dude was a top HC candidate for a bunch of jobs a few years back

[rojan]

Does this guy have any history with Parcells....I like how the Jets offence(when healthy) had been run in the the last couple of years...Lets get him

[Kilyin]

:rake:

[Juke99]

I still think it doesn't matter who Parcells brings in....he's going to control the game plan AND the play calling.

[Woods]

I still think it doesn't matter who Parcells brings in....he's going to control the game plan AND the play calling.

Quit being such an optimist. :D

[JakeCamp12]

Quit being such an optimist. :D

To quote someone.."You are what your record says you are..."
:rolleyes:

[CrazyCowboy]

well if he wants to go to denver i dont see how he will end up in dallas...i dobut we will try to outbid someone for a OC

I agree.....sounds logical

[BARRYRAY]

Hey this guy has experience with Vinny, maybe we bring him back, just kidding, Dallas is like Branson, when you're too old to play anywhere else there's always Dallas. Once you leave here its straight to the retirement home. We must lead the league in players retiring from the NFL.....