Good Westhoff Article

WhiteShoeWillis · Jan 22, 2009

It's already been reported that he's staying so that's not news, but this is a good article anyway.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - After Eric Mangini was fired as coach of the Jets, special teams coach Mike Westhoff expressed his desire to be a candidate for the vacant position. Westhoff subsequently met with Jets management, and although they decided to go in a different direction with Rex Ryan, they also made it clear they wanted Westhoff to stay.

Once he met with Ryan Tuesday, Westhoff, renowned as one of the best special teams coaches in the league, decided he would stay.

"I very much enjoyed talking with him, and he made it clear that he very much wanted me to be here, and in a capacity that I relish," Westhoff said.

Westhoff said while his contract prevents him from being directly contacted by other teams, he knew other clubs were interested. Despite other potential opportunities, however, he wanted to remain with the Jets.

"I'm glad to be here. I wanted to do it, and I always feel like there's some unfinished business," he said. "Just like when we do something right, I have no problem taking the credit for winning, I have no problem for taking the blame for losing, so there's unfinished business."

While Westhoff, who sat in the back row and listened intently during Ryan's introduction yesterday, was somewhat crestfallen to be passed over for the position, he is excited about his role on Ryan's staff.

"I certainly have confidence that I could do this job, so there's always an element of disappointment in that, but I'm quick to get over things as a person," Westhoff said.

Although he did not know much about Ryan beyond his prowess as a defensive coach and record with the Ravens - Westhoff described them as "impressive credentials"-he is enthused about his approach to the game.

"I like his philosophy of defense, and how that represents his philosophy of coaching," Westhoff said, adding that Ryan's coaching style seems to closely mirror his own.

"It's a simplistic yet complex, aggressive approach, and that's exactly how I see this game," Westhoff said.

Westhoff's own return to coaching this past year has been pretty miraculous. Westhoff nearly retired after last season to undergo his ninth surgery since doctors discovered bone cancer in his left leg in 1988, but made a speedy recovery. Whereas last year Westhoff said he was looking to avoid having to use a wheelchair, his condition has improved so much that he recently swung a golf club for the first time in 10 years.

"I thought last year when I walked out, that I was going to retire," Westhoff said. "I thought I'd be forced to, but I wasn't."

Westhoff said he gave Brett Favre the same advice he followed when making his own return with the team.

"If you can still do a job physically at a level that you're used to performing and you still enjoy it," said Westhoff, "you should keep doing it."
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SyracuseJet · Jan 22, 2009

Good article. Glad he's staying around. ST genious.

brothermoose · Jan 22, 2009

genious indeed

tpjets62 · Jan 22, 2009

WhiteShoeWillie said: ↑

It's already been reported that he's staying so that's not news, but this is a good article anyway.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spjside226007939jan22,0,6458251.story?track=rss
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This guy is simply a class-act and a "team-first" individual. Top notch professional!!

SyracuseJet · Jan 22, 2009

I personally believe he is one of the best coaches the Jets orginization has ever had.

brothermoose · Jan 22, 2009

...everywhere like such as, and, I believe that they should...

Wolfe Tone · Jan 22, 2009

I am happy he is staying and shows respect to Ryan as a professional, thats a tough thing to swallow, especially as he was never interviewed, I think we are going to have a mean high intensity team in a couple years

songster67 · Jan 22, 2009

I like his fire. A guy on ST takes one bad step and Westhoff will rip him a new one. I think the guy had definite HC potential but his health might still be a concern.

tgd666 · Jan 22, 2009

In any capacity, you have to be happy that Wethoff is on this team. Seems like a top notch guy, and really seems sincere.

He has a special knack... where he says exactly what is on his mind, but somehow it doesn't come off as him being a jerk, or calling people out. He's a great speaker, and seems like a classy, professional, and passionate guy.

Love having you Westhoff.

RedWhiteBlue&Green · Jan 22, 2009

Westhoff is the best Special Teams coach. He should be in the Hall-of-Fame one day.

firemanedjr · Jan 22, 2009

Westhoffenious. That does not work. He deserves a nickname.

PleaseWinSuperBowlJets · Jan 22, 2009

I'm glad he's staying as well.

BadgerOnLSD · Jan 22, 2009

FiremanEdJr said: ↑

Westhoffenious. That does not work. He deserves a nickname.
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