The top candidate available, and likely the Jets top candidate, is already off the board with Mike Vrabel joining the hated Patriots. And that leaves the Jets in a bit of a tough spot, with the Bears, Jaguars, Saints and Raiders all looking for new head coaches as well.

He ended up on the Jets’ radar because of a reputation fostered as a strong program culture-builder in the Big Ten during his second stint calling the shots.

For the most part, the New York Jets have opened their incoming head coach and general manager interview process to plenty of qualified candidates. Friday's interview with one college coach came out of left field,