After months of speculation, the New York Jets fired head coach Adam Gase. Gase first joined the Jets at the start of the 2019 season and was supposed to help turn Sam Darnold into New York’s long-awaited franchise quarterback. However, after two disappointing seasons, the team opted to go another way.
Jets officially parted ways with Adam Gase, per source. Gase went 9-23 during his two seasons as the Jets’ HC. Jets now back in market for another HC.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2021
NFL News: New York Jets Fired Head Coach Adam Gase
To say Gase had a rocky tenure as head coach of the New York Jets would be the understatement of the century. After falling out of favor in Miami, Gase immediately landed on his feet in New York. However, quarterback Sam Darnold contracted mono early in the 2019 season, leading to a 1-7 record to start the season. However, New York started playing better as Darnold returned to health, and the Jets caught fire. Gang Green went 6-2 over their final eight games, leading to a 7-9 record and a second chance for Gase.
Despite the late-season promise of 2019, the New York Jets absolutely imploded in 2020. Under Gase, the team began their season with 13 consecutive losses before winning a few games down the stretch. Unfortunately for Adam Gase, this late-season hot streak wasn’t enough to save his job, and he’ll be looking for work once again.
Prior to joining the New York Jets, Adam Gase spent three years as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Originally hired in 2016, Gase guided the Dolphins to an 10-6 record and a surprise playoff birth. However, Gase couldn’t repeat his success, missing the playoffs in both of the next two seasons and going 23-25 with the Dolphins.
Gase initially started his coaching career with LSU but made a name for himself with the Denver Broncos. Earning the offensive coordinator position in 2013, Gase guided one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history. Led by Peyton Manning, Demaryius Thomas, and Wes Welker, the 2013-2014 Denver Broncos shattered just about every offensive record in history while making it to Super Bowl 48.
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