NEW YORK JETS
New York Jets fans' love-hate relationship with Eric Mangini continues.
When the team wins, Mangini comes out looking like the Mangenius Tony Soprano anointed him as on HBO.
But when New York loses, he barely manages to look like Man-G.E.D.
That's not only a testament to Jets fans' inability to handle losses. It's that when New York does lose, they look unprepared, confused, and lack any kind of aggression.
Watching a team with so much talent fall behind inexplicably could only speak of their preparation and leadership.
"Attitude reflects leadership," right, Julius Campbell?
When the Jets went on a spending spree during the 2008 offseason, many pundits believed the signings were made out of desperation. Others saw it as a business plan concocted to increase fan excitement heading into the team's new era of personal seat licenses for the new state-of-the-art football field in Jersey.
If the latter is true, then letting Eric Mangini go in order to bring in an exciting new coach would fall right in line with that business model. After all, it's probably the same plan that brought Brett Favre to New York in August.
Aside from the money game, the team would benefit greatly from having Cowher on the sidelines.
If the Jets manage to miss the playoffs after being so heavily favored, bringing in Cowher could provide Favre with enough incentive to stay unretired for one more season.
The potential for big name free agents wanting to play for Cowher would also be a strong benefit.
But for the fans, it provides a unique opportunity to turn the Jets into more than the other team in their own town. It'd also be a testament to improving the team's long-term future after so many years of disappointment and "same old Jets" rants.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
It's looking like the Andy Reid regime could be coming to an end in Philadelphia. But with the end of his career in Philly follows a daunting rebuilding process.
Eagles' fans are beginning to embrace a future without Donovan McNabb. His inconsistent play, ridiculous comments after the tied game with the Bengals, and large salary in 2009 all point to a possibility of an Eagles offense without him.
No one knows if Kevin Kolb is going to be that guy for Philadelphia—and his situation becomes even more uncertain if Andy Reid isn't the head coach.
On the trivial side, Cowher would return to his home state and restore prominence to another Pennsylvania team. It'd be an opportunity to return to the sidelines of a team where he once played.
And it could be done with an organization that isn't against letting a coach stick around and bring in his values.
Andy Reid has 10 seasons under his belt with the Eagles, and he's experienced highs and lows throughout those years.
Bringing Cowher to Philadelphia would trigger complete change in the City of Brotherly Love. Aside from a new quarterback, Cowher's affinity for the 3-4 defensive alignment could cause a massive shift in personnel.
The question revolves around Cowher's willingness to commit to another organization for an extended amount of time.
If he does want to return to football, does he want to do it with a team that would want him to coach in their city for another 15 seasons?
Aside from that, how much could be reasonably expected of him in a conference with so many strong teams?
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