The Jets gave offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine contract extensions last offseason but never announced it to the public. Â The Jets defense is among the best in the league but the offense has come under major fire for underperformance. Â Read more after the jump.
It is unclear how long the contracts of the men run, but they are through at least the 2012 season.
Pettine’s extension is not surprising, considering how close he is with head coach Rex Ryan and how well the Jets defense has performed under him.
The extension of Schottenheimer is going to infuriate the Jets fan base. Schottenheimer, in his sixth year as offensive coordinator, has become a target of the fans. Last season, fans chanted “Fire Schotty!” at a game at MetLife Stadium in December, and some can be seen wearing election-type pins saying the same this season.
The Jets are 22nd in the NFL in yards per game this season, 26th in rushing yards per game and 20th in passing yards per game. Schottenheimer also must answer for the lack of progress from quarterback Mark Sanchez this season.
