FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The Green Bay Packers are coming to New Jersey this weekend without the man who led them for 13 years -- recently fired coach Mike McCarthy, who nevertheless will be part of the narrative Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
The New York Jets are expected to commence a coaching search in 12 days, and that search likely will include McCarthy. Let's put it this way: He'd better be on their short list, because not only he is qualified for the job, he's the best fit out there.
McCarthy has three things going for him that have been in short supply at One Jets Drive:
Previous head-coaching experience, a winning pedigree (see the Super Bowl ring on his finger) and expertise with offense and quarterbacks.