The New York Jets have requested to interview longtime Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator role, and the Cowboys are also expected to interview him, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator opening. Jones is also scheduled to interview with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive coordinator position.

New York Jets GM Darren Mougey will be heavily evaluating quarterbacks in the college playoffs ahead of the draft.

The New York Jets could court Don "Wink" Martindale to be their next defensive coordinator after an unfortunate circumstance at Michigan.

The New York Jets are already in search of a new defensive coordinator after firing Steve Wilks during the season, but it doesn't sound like another major change is coming.

If the Jets aren't sold on someone at No. 2 or Moore doesn't declare, Reese should be the way to go. Use the No. 16 pick on a quarterback, like Simpson, and sign a veteran and go from there. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi as What If Jets Skip Quarterback With No. 2 Pick?.

The New York Jets have some new candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy following a pair of head coaching firings.