[PAR] [TLE] 2015 New York Jets season [SEP] The New York Jets season was the franchise's 46th season in the National Football League and the 56th overall.  The team improved on their 4–12 record in 2014 under former head Coach Rex Ryan.  Under new head coach Todd Bowles, they succeeded in matching their record in just five games, starting 4–1.  Prior to the season, the Jets made a number of moves, including, re-acquiring Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie, two cornerbacks who were instrumental in the Jets previous defensive success, and obtaining Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshall in trades.  The team retrogressed to 5–5, before going on a five-game winning streak, clinching their first winning season since 2010.  However, it wasn't enough to make the playoffs, as they lost to the Buffalo Bills in Week 17 and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns.  The Steelers and Jets both finished 10–6, but the Steelers clinched the final AFC playoff spot over the Jets based on a better record vs. common opponents.  The Jets finished the season as the league's only team with a winning record to not make the playoffs. [PAR] [TLE] Todd Bowles [SEP] Todd Robert Bowles (born November 18, 1963) is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).  He played eight seasons in the NFL as a safety, mainly for the Washington Redskins, and started in Super Bowl XXII.  Bowles was the interim defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, and then for the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and 2014.  He was the interim head coach for the Miami Dolphins for the final three games of the 2011 season with a 2-1 record after the firing of Tony Sparano.
[PAR] [TLE] 2015 New York Jets season [ SEP ] The New York Jets season was the franchise 's 46th season in the National Football League and the 56th overall . The team improved on their 4–12 record in 2014 under former head Coach Rex Ryan . Under new head coach Todd Bowles , they succeeded in matching their record in just five games , starting 4–1 . Prior to the season , the Jets made a number of moves , including , re - acquiring Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie , two cornerbacks who were instrumental in the Jets previous defensive success , and obtaining Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshall in trades . The team retrogressed to 5–5 , before going on a five - game winning streak , clinching their first winning season since 2010 . However , it was n't enough to make the playoffs , as they lost to the Buffalo Bills in Week 17 and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns . The Steelers and Jets both finished 10–6 , but the Steelers clinched the final AFC playoff spot over the Jets based on a better record vs. common opponents . The Jets finished the season as the league 's only team with a winning record to not make the playoffs . [PAR] [TLE] Todd Bowles [ SEP ] Todd Robert Bowles ( born November 18 , 1963 ) is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played eight seasons in the NFL as a safety , mainly for the Washington Redskins , and started in Super Bowl XXII . Bowles was the interim defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012 , and then for the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and 2014 . He was the interim head coach for the Miami Dolphins for the final three games of the 2011 season with a 2 - 1 record after the firing of Tony Sparano .
The 2015 New York Jets season began with the team being coached by which former player who spent 8 years in the NFL as a safety?
The 2015 New York Jets season began with the team being coached by which former player who spent 8 years in the NFL as a safety ?
Todd Robert Bowles
Todd Robert Bowles