With the Lions getting unexpectedly bounced from the playoffs on Saturday, two of the top candidates on the market – offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn – are suddenly available to interview starting today. And a process that seemed like it might drag until February is suddenly about to heat up.

Boomer Esiason sees the Jets doing the same thing and expecting different results. With Gang Green trending toward hiring the tandem of Aaron Glenn and Lance Newmark for their head coach and general manager openings, respectively, the former Jets quarterback doesn’t like the idea of another first-year head coach getting a shot in the Big Apple.

It's pretty clear where the New York Jets' search for a new coach and GM is going. But the most important (and revealing) decision hasn't been made yet.

Jeff Ulbrich, who served as the Jets’ interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 2024 season, has landed a new job. The Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator. Ulbrich had been with the Jets since 2021.

Robert Saleh hired Ulbrich as the Jets’ defensive coordinator in 2021 after he was hired as head coach. Gang Green ranked last in yards and points allowed in Ulbrich’s first year as a full-time defensive play-caller. However, from 2022-23, the Jets finished in the top five in yards allowed under Ulbrich’s leadership.

Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is the 10th known candidate to interview for the head coaching gig made vacant after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh in October.

The Jets continued their search on Sunday, announcing they completed an interview with a key factor in Washington’s upset over Detroit: Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt.

1. Familiar position: Saturday marked Woody Johnson's 25th anniversary as the owner of the Jets. On Jan. 11, 2000, he purchased the team from the Leon Hess estate for $635 million, which was a record for an NFL franchise at the time. Forbes recently valued the Jets at $6.9 billion -- roughly 10 times Johnson's original investment.

The Jets have opted to look at a defensive coach to lead the team once again. It’s a head-scratching move that hasn’t worked in the past. That said, Glenn has a lot of upside in being able to change the culture in New York.

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. became the 16th known candidate to interview for the Jets' head coaching vacancy on Sunday. Whitt’s stock probably has never been higher after his defense’s performance in Washington’s stunning 45-31 win over the Lions in an NFC Divisional playoff game Saturday night.

The Jets have completed an interview with Joe Whitt Jr. for their head-coaching post.

On Sunday, the Jets interviewed a candidate who helped the Commanders pull off a major upset on Saturday night.