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The Jets have hired longtime Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore as a consultant, The Post has learned.
Moore, who spent 12 years running the Indianapolis offense, was one of several coaches the Jets brought in during the lockout to meet with the coaching staff. Moore came to New Jersey in April and June. After the second session, Rex Ryan offered him a job with the team.
“Rex and I go way back,” Moore said Thursday. “We’ve had some great games against each other. I just have so much respect for Rex and his staff and the organization. When he made the offer, I couldn’t refuse it.”
The 72-year-old retired two years ago when the NFL owners changed the pension plan for coaches. He returned a few months later and the Colts went to the Super Bowl. He retired again before last year, but remained in a consulting role with the team as the senior offensive assistant.
Moore retired from the Colts again in May. Moore said he may come to New Jersey for training camp, but will spend the season at his South Carolina home where he will review game tapes and offer observations to the Jets staff.
“I want to keep involved in the game,” he said. “I’m 72 years young. I want to keep involved. This gives me a chance. I have such great respect for Rex and his staff and the organization. It’s great.”
Before the Colts, Moore also coached the Steelers, Vikings, Lions and Saints. He has spent a long time paired with Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, but said it won’t be strange to be with a new team.
“No, I’ll just move on,” he said.
The Jets were not the only team interested in hiring Moore. A source said the Ravens also pursued the coach.
“I don’t want to talk about any of that stuff,” Moore said when asked about the Ravens.
The Jets ranked 11th in total offense last year and 13th in points per game. Moore said he is looking forward to working with Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
“One of the things that is fun about it is I’ve known Brian and his dad for a long time,” he said. “Brian is a great, great coach. He does a great job with the offense. I can learn a lot of things myself.”
Moore is also a fan of quarterback Mark Sanchez.
“I think he’s excellent,” Moore said. “He’s done an excellent job. I haven’t seen him in person but the record speaks for itself. [Quarterbacks coach Matt] Cavanaugh and Brian has done a great job of implementing things that he’s proficient at and that’s what coaching’s about.”
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Moore, who spent 12 years running the Indianapolis offense, was one of several coaches the Jets brought in during the lockout to meet with the coaching staff. Moore came to New Jersey in April and June. After the second session, Rex Ryan offered him a job with the team.
“Rex and I go way back,” Moore said Thursday. “We’ve had some great games against each other. I just have so much respect for Rex and his staff and the organization. When he made the offer, I couldn’t refuse it.”
The 72-year-old retired two years ago when the NFL owners changed the pension plan for coaches. He returned a few months later and the Colts went to the Super Bowl. He retired again before last year, but remained in a consulting role with the team as the senior offensive assistant.
Moore retired from the Colts again in May. Moore said he may come to New Jersey for training camp, but will spend the season at his South Carolina home where he will review game tapes and offer observations to the Jets staff.
“I want to keep involved in the game,” he said. “I’m 72 years young. I want to keep involved. This gives me a chance. I have such great respect for Rex and his staff and the organization. It’s great.”
Before the Colts, Moore also coached the Steelers, Vikings, Lions and Saints. He has spent a long time paired with Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, but said it won’t be strange to be with a new team.
“No, I’ll just move on,” he said.
The Jets were not the only team interested in hiring Moore. A source said the Ravens also pursued the coach.
“I don’t want to talk about any of that stuff,” Moore said when asked about the Ravens.
The Jets ranked 11th in total offense last year and 13th in points per game. Moore said he is looking forward to working with Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
“One of the things that is fun about it is I’ve known Brian and his dad for a long time,” he said. “Brian is a great, great coach. He does a great job with the offense. I can learn a lot of things myself.”
Moore is also a fan of quarterback Mark Sanchez.
“I think he’s excellent,” Moore said. “He’s done an excellent job. I haven’t seen him in person but the record speaks for itself. [Quarterbacks coach Matt] Cavanaugh and Brian has done a great job of implementing things that he’s proficient at and that’s what coaching’s about.”
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