The Jets’ quest for coaching takes them to their own backyard.
Gang Green has requested an interview with Giants’ defense coordinator Patrick Graham, according to NFL Network, after he fired coach Adam Gase on Sunday night.
Graham, a 41-year-old Yale product, has received a lot of attention this season, disrupting the Seahawks’ Giants ’17-12 in Week 13. Under his supervision, the Giants finished 12th in general defense and ninth this season. when scoring defense.
Graham joined Joe Judge’s Giants staff this season – his second stint with the team – after spending time with the Patriots, Packers and Dolphins. Graham is expected to become a hot commodity as head coaching jobs open around the NFL, with six job openings already.
The Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are likely to join the Jets in pursuit of Graham – whom security once called Logan Ryan “the Black Picasso” for his defensive actions.