Wow. He really did mean it when he said he wanted to stick around. Of course, it could also just be that nobody wants to coach in Buffalo.
Sources: Schottenheimer declines talk By Adam Schefter Even though the Jets granted the Bills permission, New York offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer declined the chance to interview for the Buffalo head coaching job this week or after the season, according to sources. Schottenheimer has remarked throughout the season how much he enjoys working with new Jets head coach Rex Ryan, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, and how truly content he is with his current job as the offensive coordinator of the league's top-ranked running attack. "I'd love to be a head coach, but I say that with an asterisk," Schottenheimer said Sunday after the Jets beat the Bengals in the wild-card round of the playoffs. "That's my dream, but I want to be a head coach when the time is right, when the situation is right. I don't want to just take a job to take a job. "For the first time in three years, I'm really, really happy. I'm happy working for Rex. I love the area. I love the Jets fans. I love what we've done. I love the guys on our roster." His words were reflected in his actions when he thanked the Bills for their opportunity but ultimately decided to remain where he is. It also wasn't as if Schottenheimer needed the experience of interviewing for the job; he has interviewed for multiple head coach openings and is expected to have more opportunities in future years when he might be more willing to leave the Jets. "Loves the area..."= pining for Coughlin's job when the Giants fall short again next year.
thats awesome. as much as i get down on his playcalling sometimes i am happy that he decided to see this through and not be distracted with preparing for an interview over preparing for the chargers.
I agree totally. Schottenheimer, like all but a handful of coordinators in football, has some positives and some negatives. Being Jets fans, we tend to highlight his negatives at every opportunity. But the reality is that we have a solid coordinator whose continued presence will help Mark Sanchez develop smoothly, and who genuinely wants to be here (which I happen to think counts for something in this age of mercenary coaches.) Losing Shotty wouldn't have been the worst thing in the world, but I for one am glad he's gonna be around for at least one more year.
He's improved a ton in the past few weeks and regardless of wat happens Sunday I'm glad he's sticking around
Good. But to bring another issue up, what if Shotty had gotten the job in Buffalo? Would Rex have treated him like a traitor, like Belly treated Mangini? Would he have refused to shake his hand after games? No, Rex would have said congrats and wished him well, because he isn't a fucking bitter, cheating douchebag like Belly.
I never thought I'd say this but... I'm happy! 1. Bills job was a lousy one (sorry NYCBillsfan but right now that's how it is). 2. He can can finally work with the same QB for 2 years straight. This is his opportunity to show how good a job he can do when given continuity. C'mon Schotty... show the world what you've got in the palyoffs and next season!
