The Jets have just announced that Tony Sparano has been named their offensive coordinator. Sparano replaces Brian Schottenheimer, who announced Tuesday that he would not return as the Jets’ offensive coordinator for the 2012 season. Sparano became the eighth head coach in Miami Dolphins history on Jan. 16, 2008. In his first season he led the Dolphins to

TheJetsStreamManish Mehta Jets release statement that Brian Schottenheimer informs the Jets that he will not return in 2012. #nyj ———————————- TheJetsStreamManish Mehta Source confirms that Tony Sparano will be the new Jets offensive coordinator. #nyj ——————————&#

Manish Mehta Updated blog: Sources: WR coach Henry Ellard & assistant defensive line coach Jeff Weeks won’t be back in 2012 nydn.us/wuYH6k #nyj ————————————  So much for all our coaches coming back. Out with the old and in with the new

Chris Mortensen Legendary Cowboys line coach Hudson Houck retires after 29 yrs; Bill Callahan (Jets) wll replace him. #ESPN story up soon. #NFL32 ————————————  Tough go for the Jets. Bill Callahan has done a great job with this offensive line. Last year not so much but he’s been very consistent. Doing wonders with Nick Mangold and D’brickashaw Ferguson and more

Comeback Player of the Year Walker Award: Jets OLB Aaron Maybin Analysis: This was a close race between Maybin and Bush. But Bush, who recently won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints, has shown plenty of flashes and the ability to play in the NFL. Maybin didn’t show anything until this year. Ryan has an eye for defensive

Right now, no surgery is planned for QB Mark Sanchez, I’m told. He played with a pinched nerve in his neck/right shoulder area for the final six games. Statistically, his efficiency on deep passes declined over the final six games, possibly due to the “burner.” Sanchez did have an MRI at some point, and the course of treatment for now