As the Jets continue to cast a wide net in the quest for a general manager and head coach, former Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone's name has surfaced as a leading candidate in New York.

While Marrone is a solid coach with upside, the idea of his arrival on the Jets' radar superseding other candidates or forcing owner Woody Johnson to hire a coach before a general manger is foolish.

When the dust settles in this search, the Jets must find a more well-rounded and superior coaching prospect to what Rex Ryan was over the last six years. Upon viewing Marrone's credentials—including a 25-25 record at Syracuse and 15-17 mark in two seasons with the Bills—it's impossible to call him anything but a lateral move from Ryan.

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