The Jets are looking ahead to 2025, a process that started back in early October when they fired coach Robert Saleh.The Jets' next coach will face an uphill climb from day one. New York doesn't have a long-term solution at quarterback regardless of what happens next with Aaron Rodgers,

Only Vrabel and Ron Rivera are the two candidates who have completed interviews so far. Rivera, who coached the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers from 2011-23 offers playoff experience and a 105-108-2 career head coaching record.

Ron Rivera made the playoffs four times in nine years with Carolina, including a loss in Super Bowl 50, and once with Washington. Louis Riddick, a former NFL defensive back and current ESPN analyst, spent 13 seasons working in the front office for Washington and Philadelphia.