Jets Wire's full tracker of the team's search for a new head coach can be found below: (Update, Jan. 12): The New England Patriots have hired Vrabel as head coach. Rodgers entertained what he would do if the Jets move on while he still itches to play. “Would I be willing to play for another team?” Rodgers considered. “The answer is yes.”

There has been a second strong connection made between the New York Jets and Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn made. As the Jets' search for a new head coach slowly unfolds, links between Glenn and New York continue to strengthen.

NFL fans now know who’s on the short list for Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. He’s interviewed for every head coaching opening including the New Orleans Saints. But the New York Jets have risen to his first choice,