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Jets should consider Hackenberg before firing Chan Gailey

With Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan looking safe, the quest for blood after this Jets season is going to turn to coordinators.

Firing defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers would be cosmetic because Bowles runs the defense. Firing special teams coordinator Brant Boyer would be justified but won’t impress those looking for a sacrifice.

That leaves offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.

There is no denying Gailey has had a bad year, but I would not fire him. The main reason is the Jets have invested in two young quarterbacks — Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg — they have acknowledged are works in progress.