Joe Namath dislikes Tony Sparano hire

[Auggie]

espnnewyork.com /1-13-12

Tony Sparano has been on the job for only two days, but he got his first taste of New York criticism -- and it came from the New York Jets' most famous fan/detractor, Joe Namath.

The legendary Jet made his feelings abundantly clear: He didn't like the hiring of Sparano, the former Miami Dolphins coach, as offensive coordinator.

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"I've watched Tony work down here with the Dolphins and I thought he carried himself very well through all the adversity and all, but other than having called some plays with the Dallas Cowboys, I don't know what his credentials are for an offensive coordinator," said Namath, who lives in South Florida.

Namath suggested that Sparano was hired simply because he's a Bill Parcells disciple, as is Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum.

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[RockaFowler]

1. He said it's like one big fraternity

I agree with him. That's why the same coaches get picked over and over again.

I do have one question - Who did Brian Billick piss off?? That guy hasn't even been interviewed for a new Coaching job.

[trumad]

2. Complete head scratcher with that hire.

2009--Miami was 17th in offense
2010---21st
2011--22nd

The dude was the offensive line coach at the Cowboys.

[Scurrilous]

3. I like the hire.

@#$% the Jets.