📊 Jets update: Dallas hiring Parker means one less top target available for New York. The Cowboys didn’t hire any of the eight names Jets had on their radar, narrowing the field and helping Leonhard’s chances—at least for now.
🧭 Jets’ search, timeline, and patience: After virtual first-round interviews, New York plans in-person second interviews for a handful of candidates. Leonhard remains the standout option, but there are hiring constraints: teams can’t meet him in person until Monday, January 26, depending on Broncos’ playoff fate. Will the Jets wait for him, or strike sooner with another candidate?
🔥 About Jim Leonhard: A former standout player with 10 years of coaching experience, Leonhard has calling-the-plays chops from Wisconsin and loyalty from mentors like Vance Joseph. He’s the kind of swing-for-the-fences choice Jets fans crave. Last year, Aaron Glenn rolled the dice on Steve Wilks—an experiment that didn’t work out as hoped. The Banjo hire showed New York isn’t afraid to gamble on upside.
📈 Takeaway: Jets are sticking to the plan—find the right DC, even if it means patience and curveballs. Leonhard remains the premier target, with teams weighing timing vs. opportunity. Fans should be buzzing for what comes next as New York eyes a decisive, high-upside hire. 🏈🔥📊
