was not mangini joining the jets. just wanted to get this in because all these networks are running this theory. it got worse after the branch stuff and then spygate. For the record ,this is what BB said when mangini left and even mangini mentioned at that time that BB was very +ve abt the move
Patriots name Dean Pees as Defensive Coordinator
Patriots name Dean Pees as Defensive Coordinator
this is definitely not a PR type quote although ESPN etc just ignore it.After the Jets formally announced the hiring of Eric Mangini as their new head coach, Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick offered the following comments:
"For over a decade, I had the pleasure of working with Eric Mangini, who is an outstanding coach and an even finer individual. I will always appreciate Eric's contributions. I value our friendship and look forward to supporting Eric's commitment to youth football in the future. Eric worked his way from the most entry-level position to a position of great responsibility during several successful seasons. The opportunity Eric has now earned is truly an example of good things happening to a good, hard-working person and I wish him well