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New York Jets coaching carousel breakdown: Darren Rizzi
The New York Jets will have a new head coach for the 2025 season after the Robert Saleh regime failed to produce a winning record, let alone a playoff berth in four seasons.
Jets Wire will break down each candidate that receives an interview detailing their experience as well as the highs and lows of their coaching career. In the end, we’ll determine if the candidate is worth a shot or if the Jets should pass for someone better.
For the next spin on the coaching carousel, we take a look at New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi:
A Relative Unknown
Rizzi has never been a head coach in the NFL and his only experience as a head coach was one season with the University of Rhode Island in 2008. His team wasn’t very good as the Rams finished 3-9 and a 1-7 conference record.
His NFL coaching experience centers primarily around special teams. He was Special Teams Coordinator under the late Tony Sparano with the Miami Dolphins in 2010. Rizzi stayed on as special teams coordinator under Sparano’s replacement, Joe Philbin, as well as Adam Gase.
Rizzi interviewed for the Dolphins head coaching job after the 2018 season but the job was ultimately given to Brian Flores. He joined Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints in 2019 after Flores elected not to retain Rizzi for his coaching staff.
After Sean Payton temporarily retired from coaching in 2022, the Saints replaced him with defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen. Rizzi was retained by Allen and was named Assistant Head Coach along with being the Saints special teams coordinator.
Allen was fired in November after the Saints started out the 2024 season 2-0 and then lost seven straight games. Rizzi was named the interim head coach for the final 8 games, where he was 3-5 and finished in last place in the NFC South.
Would Jets Wire Hire Him?
The Verdict: Not a Chance
Rizzi is a relative unknown with only eight games of NFL head coaching experience. While that technically makes Rizzi an experienced head coach, there is no way the Jets organization could ever sell Rizzi to their beaten down fan base as the savior of the franchise.
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This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: New York Jets coaching carousel breakdown: Darren Rizzi
The New York Jets coaching carousel has been in full swing this offseason, with the team making several changes to its coaching staff. One of the most notable additions to the staff is Darren Rizzi, who was hired as the special teams coordinator.
Rizzi comes to the Jets with a wealth of experience, having spent the past 10 seasons as the special teams coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. During his time with the Dolphins, Rizzi’s units consistently ranked among the best in the league, with his players earning numerous Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
In addition to his success on the field, Rizzi is also known for his ability to develop young talent and get the most out of his players. This was a key factor in the Jets’ decision to bring him on board, as the team looks to build a strong foundation for the future.
With Rizzi now leading the special teams unit, Jets fans can expect to see a well-coached, disciplined group that will make a significant impact on games. His attention to detail and ability to get the best out of his players should help the team improve in all phases of special teams play.
Overall, the addition of Darren Rizzi to the Jets coaching staff is a promising development for the team and its fans. His track record of success and ability to develop talent make him a valuable asset as the team looks to turn things around and become a contender in the AFC East.
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