By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Now that the Jets have fired offensive coordinator John Morton, let's take a look at some potential candidates to replace him. Morton lasted just one season as the Jets' offensive coordinator. The Jets finished 2017 ranked 24th in Football Outsiders' offensive DVOA ratings.

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How strong of a candidate would former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley be? The Steelers just decided to not retain Haley, despite a successful offensive season.

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WHY THE JOB COULD BE APPEALING

The Jets' next offensive coordinator might get to work with quarterback Kirk Cousins, if the Jets sign him in free agency. Or the coordinator might get to work with a high draft pick quarterback, if the Jets decide to take that route. The Jets' offense is far from perfect, but there are some potential perks to the job.

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WHY IT MIGHT NOT BE APPEALING

Yes, the Jets will have about $90 million in salary cap space to address their offensive holes in free agency. And they have plenty of holes. They lack a true No. 1 wide receiver or running back. Their tight end production improved in 2017, but it is far from elite. And their offensive line was a mess for much of last season. With all that in mind, let's get to the candidates ...

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JEREMY BATES

He debuted as the Jets' quarterbacks coach in 2017, after spending the previous four seasons out of football. His specialty is working with quarterbacks, which could be a plus for developing a young quarterback. (Morton's background was as a wide receivers coach.) Bates lasted just one season, 2010, as the Seahawks' offensive coordinator, before he was fired. That is Bates' only coordinator experience at any level.

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HAROLD GOODWIN

He has been the Cardinals' offensive coordinator since 2013, so Jets coach Todd Bowles knows him well. Bowles was Arizona's defensive coordinator from 2013-14. With Bruce Arians retiring, there is uncertainty about what comes next in Arizona for guys like Goodwin. Arians mostly ran the show with the Cardinals' offense, which finished 30th in DVOA in 2017. Not ideal.

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JOHN DEFILIPPO

A very intriguing candidate, considering what he has done with Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Last year, before the Jets hired Morton to replace the retiring Chan Gailey, they expressed interest in DeFilippo. But the Eagles really like him, and they denied Jets permission to interview him for the coordinator opening. Will this time around be different, especially if the Eagles make or win the Super Bowl?

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RICK DENNISON

Kind of a lukewarm candidate here, but we'll list him anyway, because he needs a job after being fired by the Bills. Though Buffalo broke its playoff drought in 2017, its offense wasn't really anything great with Dennison and quarterback Tyrod Taylor (who could hit free agency this offseason). The Bills finished 2017 ranked 26th in offensive DVOA. This would not be an inspiring hire. Seems like a long shot.

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JIM BOB COOTER

There seems a decent chance that Matt Patricia will retain Cooter as his offensive coordinator, which would be a smart move. The Lions finished this past season ranked 12th in offensive DVOA. Detroit has a franchise quarterback in place, Matthew Stafford, so it is a better situation for Cooter than the Jets. He would surely jump at the chance to remain in Detroit, presuming Patricia wants to keep him. But if Cooter is available, he'd be a great option for the Jets.

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TODD HALEY

Have to think he is on Bowles' short list, after the Steelers opted to not retain him. Though Pittsburgh finished this past season third in offensive DVOA, Haley at times butted heads with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. With the Jets, Haley could get a fresh start with a new quarterback like Cousins or a high draft pick. It would be a good opportunity for Haley, who has an established track record as a successful offensive coordinator.

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