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Hempstead, NY - The Jets are prepared to make offers to two canidates for the 2005 season. The Jets need to address their defensive coordinator position that was previously held by Arnie Hanrahan. Hanrahan has asked for more than what the Jets had anticipated, therefore the team will seek a coordinator from somewhere else. The team has Tampa Bay's defensive coordinator, Ernest Shields at the top of their list. He is looking for a deal of around $2.16 million. The team is prepared to offer him a deal for 4 years in the neighborhood of $2.3 million. The Jets realize that this will be the most sought after defensive coordinator, but the Jets feel he would be their best fit right now.

The team is also in need of a new head scout. The writing is on the wall that the Jets will fire Daryl Whiting. Whiting has had some success but, however, General Manager Michael Marra would like a more accurate assessment of the draft pool and potential free agents. The Jets are targeting Jacksonville's lead scout, Jamie Lazetti. The Jets are reportedly prepared to offer him a 4 year deal for $350,000.