Looking to Overhaul Offense, Jets Fire OC Sparano

In a move that was not at all surprising, the New York Jets fired offensive coordinator Tony Sparano after just one season with the team.  New York also decided to part ways with Matt Cavanaugh, Mark Sanchez’s quarterback coach since the day he was drafted, whose contract was up at the end of this season. Both of these moves were imminent considering the following offensive ranks: 30th in total offense 30th in passing offense 28th in points-per-game Those abysmal statistics combined with the regression of Mark Sanchez and the misuse of Tim Tebow was a recipe for firings. The Jets will likely bring in another new face to completely change the offense, and they will want someone with experience as a play-caller (Sparano had never called plays before this season). The new offensive coordinator will be Rex Ryan’s third in the past three seasons, not a good sign for a coach trying to keep his job. Ryan’s two favorites to replace Sparano are: Norv Turner, San Diego Chargers Head Coach – He was fired at the end of the season so he’s a free agent, and I’m sure he’d be willing to take a step back into a coordinator position… but with the Jets? Not likely, but you never know. The guy knows offensive football so I wouldn’t be opposed to him. Cam Cameron, Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator – Ryan and Cameron have a relationship from when Rex was in Baltimore, but Cameron was fired mid-season, something you don’t see too often from a team in the playoff hunt. Having lived in Baltimore for a while, I’m not a fan of Cameron because his inconsistent game-planning and play-calling reminds me of Brian Schottenheimer, someone who the New York fans and media had an extreme love/hate relationship with. I’m not sure if Gang Green will be able to lure either or those candidates to town. Rodgers That   Follow Dan Rodgers on Twitter: @dhrodgers52 Stats and information courtesy of ESPN.com