Ted Cottrell, the Jets' first-year defensive coordinator, shook his head and muttered as he left the locker room.

First-year students are grouped into one of four residential colleges that are overseen by first-year coordinators.

Jim Shofner, Cleveland's first-year offensive coordinator, will replace Carson.

Schottenheimer, the Jets' first-year offensive coordinator, is unmistakably his mother's son.

He understands Payton is a first-year coordinator and needs the respect of his players.

"He finds his crease," said Henderson, the Jets' first-year defensive coordinator, who coached in Baltimore from 1999 until last season.

Mike Heimerdinger, the Jets' first-year offensive coordinator, may also receive an interview.

Brian Schottenheimer, the Jets' first-year offensive coordinator, has tailored the offense to suit him.

There had been reports that Al Groh, the Giants' first-year defensive coordinator, would leave.

It was orchestrated by their first-year offensive coordinator, Ray Sherman, who was named to the post after serving as the 49er receivers coach.