Todd Bowles to Jets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

January 14, 2015   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

After playing an instrumental role in the Arizona Cardinals' 11-win season in 2014, Todd Bowles is reportedly leaving his post as defensive coordinator to become a head coach for the first time in his career. 
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New York Jets have hired Bowles to be their new head coach:

Meanwhile, The Washington Post's Mark Maske has details on the length of the deal:
ESPN's Rich Cimini adds more on the contract and a nugget on Bowles' reported choice for offensive coordinator:
Bowles, 51, took over as defensive coordinator for the Cardinals in 2013, and his units finished in the top 10 in points allowed the last two years. The 2014 season was arguably his best work, as key players like Daryl Washington and Darnell Dockett were out all year. 
Count Fox Sports' Jay Glazer and CBS Sports' Pete Prisco as fans of the move:
The pressure continued to ratchet up for Arizona's defense because an injury-ravaged quarterback s...

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