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New York Jets: Top 10 head coaches of all time

By Michael Pallas

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets reacts on the sideline against the New England Patriots during a game at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets reacts on the sideline against the New England Patriots during a game at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on September 10, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on September 10, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

For the New York Jets the head coach has been a rotating position in recent years. However, we look back at the 10 best in franchise history.

The New York Jets have had 19 head coaches (including current head coach Todd Bowles). Only one head coach in the history of the franchise lasted more than six seasons. The Jets have compiled a record of 392-468-8 in the regular season. They have made the playoffs 14 times, winning one world championship in Super Bowl III. Their playoff record is 12-13, which includes an 0-4 record in the AFC Championship Game.

Coaching in New York is tough, especially since you have the New York Yankees as a backdrop of success. Fans become impatient rather quickly. Thus, it’s been a revolving door on the sidelines for the Jets over the years in terms of head coaches.

Jets fans have ridden the roller coaster with their head coaches. Some coaches were just awful. Some started out well, then faded. And others worked their way through early hardships to lead the Jets to success only to fall at the end. They’ve come in all shapes and forms over the years, and there have been plenty of them all.

But who are the best that have ever taken the helm of the Jets? Here are the top 10 coaches in the history of the organization. (Brace yourself for No. 5!)

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