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122 results for "tony sparano"
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Tony Sparano leaves the AFC East
James WalkerFor the past five years, Tony Sparano has been a staple in the AFC East. He spent four seasons as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins and one as offensive coordinator of the New York Jets. However, Sparano was fired by the Dolphins and Jets in ba...
Blog | January 23, 2013 -
Time for Jets to go after Norv Turner
James WalkerThe inevitable happened Tuesday when the New York Jets fired struggling offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. New York's offense was a disaster in Sparano's only season with the Jets. New York ranked 30th in total offense and quarterbacks Mark Sanchez ...
Blog | January 08, 2013 -
Rex Ryan, Norv Turner make a nice pair
James WalkerOne year ago, the thought of Rex Ryan and Norv Turner working together seemed far-fetched. Ryan, the New York Jets head coach, infamously ripped Turner by saying he would've won multiple Super Bowls with the talent Turner had in San Diego. Turner ...
Blog | January 03, 2013 -
Jets' Tony Sparano still standing
James Walker"Black Monday" has claimed plenty of head coaches, assistants and general managers around the NFL. But we have yet to hear word on New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. What's the holdup? Sparano reportedly will be one-and-done afte...
Blog | December 31, 2012 -
Poll Friday: Who to blame for Jets?
James WalkerThe New York Jets are officially on "Implosion Watch" after several teammates anonymously ripped backup quarterback Tim Tebow this week. He was called "terrible" by one unnamed defensive starter -- and this is probably the tip of the iceberg. But ...
Blog | November 16, 2012 -
Will Schottenheimer get revenge on Jets?
James WalkerRemember Brian Schottenheimer? He was the former New York Jets offensive coordinator who shouldered most of the blame for the team's downfall and eventual implosion last year. The Jets finished 25th in total offense and it cost Schottenheimer his ...
Blog | November 14, 2012 -
Three ways to use Tim Tebow better
James WalkerI know what you're thinking. Everyone who reads the AFC East blog wants to know how the New York Jets will use better Tim Tebow better, right? The popular backup quarterback has been a virtual non-factor offensively in the first half of the sea...
Blog | November 05, 2012 -
Quarter-mark report card: Jets
James WalkerThe New York Jets are in first-place in the AFC East after four games. The Jets are 2-2 but is the only team with two division wins. Here is the quarter-mark report card for New York: Offense: D- New offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has no...
Blog | October 04, 2012 -
AFC East Poll: Jets at Dolphins
James WalkerWe have an intriguing AFC East matchup involving a pair of .500 teams Sunday when the New York Jets travel to play the Miami Dolphins. This is a rematch of last season's finale, when the Jets unraveled at Sun Life Stadium in the third loss ...
Blog | September 20, 2012 -
Dolphins downplay Tony Sparano's return
James WalkerDAVIE, Fla. -- Tony Sparano led the Miami Dolphins for the past four seasons. But according to the Dolphins, they have moved on and they hope Sparano, the Jets' offensive coordinator, has done the same. "I think it's probably a little bigger for h...
Blog | September 19, 2012 -
Analyst: Tebow can lead Jets to playoffs
James WalkerThe New York Jets' first game of the regular season is not until Sunday. But the calls for Tim Tebow are already underway. NFL Network analyst Heath Evans is the first to jump the Tebow bandwagon. Evans says the Jets can win 10 games this season i...
Blog | September 07, 2012 -
Can the Jets fix their offense?
James WalkerThe New York Jets' offense can't run, can't pass, can't protect the quarterback and cannot get into the end zone. Other than that, things are going pretty well. The Jets are putting on a "Bad News Bears" type of performance offensively this pre...
Blog | August 21, 2012 -
Sanchez, Tebow get help from Pennington
James WalkerThe New York Jets received a visit from an old friend Tuesday. Former Jets quarterback Chad Pennington stopped by Cortland, N.Y., to tutor Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow in training camp. Besides being a former player, Pennington has several additiona...
Blog | August 14, 2012 -
No excuses for Fitzpatrick, Mark Sanchez
James WalkerForget what you heard about the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. This season, above anything else, comes down to their quarterbacks: Ryan Fitzpatrick and Mark Sanchez. The Bills and Jets have playoff aspirations. But both teams will crash and burn...
Blog | July 25, 2012 -
Pre-camp grades: New York Jets
James WalkerThe AFC East blog continues its series this week on pre-training camp grades. On Wednesday, we take a look at the New York Jets, who are coming off a disappointing 8-8 season. Offense: C- The Jets have a lot of questions offensively. Not many p...
Blog | July 18, 2012 -
Jets better with Tim Tebow at quarterback?
James WalkerMatt Williamson of Scouts Inc. is not a Tim Tebow supporter. In fact, Williamson is one of Tebow's harshest critics. But he has no doubt that Tebow will eventually supplant starting quarterback Mark Sanchez this season and take over the New York J...
Blog | July 17, 2012