A Tale Of Two Coaches2006 - Eric Mangini takes over as Jets head coach. Jets improve from 4-12 to 10-6 and make the playoffs.
2008 - Mangini's Jets falter down the stretch, finishing 9-7. Mangini is fired the morning after the season finale.
2009 - Rex Ryan takes over as Jets head coach. Jets again finish at 9-7, and make the playoffs. Ryan is feted as a much needed change from Mangini - a tender tough guy who will soon lead the Jets to the Super Bowl.
posted on 1/05/2010