I understand wanting a proven commodity but CP has a VERY high football IQ. He didn't become a pro based on his overwhelming natural talents and innate physical skills. No, he was a modestly equipped athlete by NFL standards and made it on his mind, determination, and intangibles. These are the exact sort of people that tend to make the best coaches. KJ was a prototypical WR. To be fair he was very hardworking: he ran his body and his mouth hard, but he practiced and studied. So while I don't think of KJ as the typical sort of player cut out for coaching he actually could offer something to younger players. The problem is in attitude or mentality. I'm not sure KJ would ever have the mentality necessary for coaching whereas I see CP as an ideal coach.
I'd be happy if Chad was hired as the QB coach right now. You can't beat brains for passing on knowledge.
Pennington does weekly video clips and analysis for the Jets' website so I don't think he's holding a grudge, especially since it wasn't even the 'current' administration that dumped him (we're talking a GM and coach ago).
Chad has 3 sons and that's probably why he coaches mid school football. I just re thought my post to hire him as a QB coach now. He probably can't dent the skulls Jeno and Vick, and shouldn't have to put up with that. A better idea is to hire him now as a QB scout, with input to the draft. And if we pick his choice he would probably sign on as a QB coach in a heartbeat to mentor the pick.
It's a moot point because whomever the Jets hire as their next HC and/or GM is going to bring in his own guys. Secondly, Pennington has ZERO coaching experience at the NFL or major college level. The Jets need a proven winner with a track record and that coach's staff should reflect that as well. The worst thing they could do is bring people on the staff who have very little or no resume at the pro level. Just look at Sanjay Lal, the guy has no business being even an ass't coach at this level. And Chad has less experience than him. If you want the Jets to be a winner, experimenting with a guy who has no track record is the worst thing they could do regardless if he's a HC or an assistant.
It doesn't matter how Pennington became a pro as it relates to the Jets current dilemma. You need to separate the fandom from the results and track record. Pennington has ZERO coaching experience at the NFL or major college level. The Jets need a proven winner with a track record and that coach's staff should reflect that as well. The worst thing they could do is bring people on the staff who have very little or no resume at the pro level. Just look at Sanjay Lal, the guy has no business being even an ass't coach at this level. And Chad has less experience than him. If you want the Jets to be a winner, experimenting with a guy who has no track record is the worst thing they could do regardless if he's a HC or an assistant. I like Chad just like everyone else but don't let your rooting interest in the guy blind your ability to think objectively when it comes to who their next regime should be. The Jets are in such disarray that they need a HC and staff who's already produced results at the highest level. Chad is perfect at the high school level where is now. If he decides to get into the pros then great. However not for this team and not at this time. It's proven winner time for the Jets brass. Woody better not fuck it up.
lmao omg we would be the most dull team in the league if he was our HC (to those of you who think he could be promoted to that).. not to mention probably the most conservative. Pennington is a cool person or whatever but he's soft, i can't see him exactly lighting a fire under any group of people. Imagine his press conferences with his corny little country boy accent and shit lmaoo.. im good. Alot of people and players probably wouldnt take him serious. QB coach... sure i guess.. but if i have a gun slinger at QB i still dont know if that would be my choice lol.
I have no idea if Pennington would even be into coaching but if he was he would surely be an asset to any team as a QB coach, he's smart with tons of knowledge. If we revamp our CS this off-season we should reach out to him and see if he would be interested.
With the way we kicked Chad out the door in 08 Id be surprised if he ever worked for us in any capacity.
http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/v...Decision/38eb8736-d8c2-466e-8b16-be3ebbe64909 http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/v...nnington/4d1c2984-9254-400e-9549-6366835d1502 http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/v...m-Decker/f2a72967-3c88-4fee-8fa9-d83dc9e2c427
So I guess in his 12 years in the league no players took him seriously when he was running an offense? Not saying he would be a good coach, he would need to work his way up and prove himself but your comment was really ridiculous.
coaching and QB'ing is two different things so i dont see how its ridiculous. I don't recall Pennington ever seeming to be one of the more vocal leaders in the NFL that looked like one day he'd be a great head coach at all..a QB coach mentoring a small group of guys is different than a head coach dealing with 52 players and the media.
Not everyone that can do something well, can teach it. He was an awfully good quarterback and genuine nice guy that fate badly. The team should just concentrate on getting a new GM and HC.
I posted it earlier in this thread...I don't really go to the site either but I see the Twitter notes on the Chad stuff. And yeah I think Chad would make a good coach but I don't really think that's what he wants to do with his life. Unless it is with a high school as mentioned he was working there.
Hmm - clock management was always a big issue when Chad was QB for the Jets. Herm and Dick Curl get all of the blame sent their way. But the QB plays an integral part of that. Chad's struggles in this area make me hesitate to think he just could come in and bean effective coach of any kind. For such a smart guy, how come he nver mastered clock management?
