Jets hire Tony Sparano as offensive coordinator

The future of Mark Sanchez and the Jets' offense is now in Tony Sparano's hands moncler jackets.

The Jets hired the former Miami Dolphins coach as their offensive coordinator Wednesday to replace Brian Schottenheimer and take over an offense that struggled mightily this season as New York failed to make the playoffs.

"When we sat down with Tony, I knew that he was the right person at the right time for our offense," coach Rex Ryan said in a statement cheap moncler. "I've admired his work as a competitor in the division for the past three seasons. His teams were always physical, tough and hard-nosed."

The team announced the hiring just over 12 hours after announcing that Schottenheimer told the Jets he wouldn't return next season despite having two years left on his contract. Schottenheimer moncler oulet, the son of former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, was highly criticized for the Jets' inconsistencies as they ranked 25th overall in offense. He also took a lot of the blame for Sanchez not progressing as expected in his third year.

The 50-year-old Sparano now will try to get the franchise quarterback back on track, and he could get some help moncler vest. Former Kansas City coach Todd Haley, known for his work with developing passing games, was scheduled to interview with the Jets on Thursday for a position on Ryan's staff.

"I'm very proud to be part of such an outstanding organization and to have an opportunity to work with these players," Sparano said moncler coats. "I know this division very well and I'm looking forward to that challenge."