MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 02:57:52| >> :600:5733981:5733981:
The New York Jets run on the field prior to their home opener against the Baltimore Ravens at the New Meadowlands Stadium on September 13, 2010

New York Jets

New York Jets fire Tony Sparano

By , Reporter
Jets fire Sparano
© AP Photos
Rex Ryan announces that Tony Sparano has been fired from his post as offensive coordinator of the New York Jets.

The New York Jets have confirmed that Tony Sparano has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordinator.

Head coach Rex Ryan announced the firing at a press conference this afternoon.

Ryan told reporters: "At the end of the day, I wanted to move this team in a different direction offensively."

The Jets have already fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum, after the team missed out on the post-season playoffs for a second consecutive year.

ID:62993: cacheID:62993:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1098:
Written by
Sian Cowper 
Restore Data
Share this article now:
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan on December 23, 2012
Read Next:
Jets sack GM Tannenbaum
>
Read more about Tony Sparano Mike Tannenbaum Rex Ryan American Football