2000 New York Jets season

The 2000 New York Jets season was the 41st season for the team, and the 31st in the National Football League. It was also their first under the ownership of Woody and Christopher Johnson, who purchased the team in January 2000 from the estate of former owner Leon Hess.

2000 New York Jets season
OwnerWoody & Christopher Johnson
Head coachAl Groh
General managerBill Parcells
Home fieldGiants Stadium
Results
Record9–7
Division place3rd AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersC Kevin Mawae
FB Richie Anderson
LB Mo Lewis
Uniform

The team tried to improve upon its 8–8 record from 1999 under new head coach Al Groh, who became the successor for Bill Parcells after Bill Belichick abruptly resigned to take the same position with the New England Patriots. Although they managed to finish one game better than they had in 1999, their 9–7 record (including three losses to close the year) was not enough to make the playoffs.

Shortly after the season ended, Groh resigned as coach to take the head coaching position at the University of Virginia, his alma mater. Shortly after that, Parcells stepped down as Director of Football Operations and retired from football. Like his previous retirement, it proved only temporary and Parcells was back in the NFL in 2003 as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Draft
Main article: 2000 NFL Draft
Round Pick Player Position School/Club Team
1 12 Shaun Ellis Defensive End Tennessee
1 13 John Abraham Linebacker South Carolina
1 18 Chad Pennington Quarterback Marshall
1 27 Anthony Becht Tight End West Virginia
3 78 Laveranues Coles Wide Receiver Florida State
5 143 Windrell Hayes Wide Receiver USC
6 179 Tony Scott Defensive Back North Carolina State
7 218 Richard Seals Guard Utah

Personnel

Staff/Coaches
2000 New York Jets staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Roster
New York Jets 2000 final roster
Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

 Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

 Reserve Lists

Practice Squad

Rookies in italics

Regular season

Schedule

The Jets were ranked 12th in the NFL in total offense and finished tied with Philadelphia for 10th in total defense.

WeekDateOpponentResultGame siteAttendance
1September 3, 2000at Green Bay PackersW 20–16Lambeau Field
59,870
2September 11, 2000New England PatriotsW 20–19Giants Stadium
77,687
3September 17, 2000Buffalo BillsW 27–14Giants Stadium
77,884
4September 24, 2000at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 21–17Raymond James Stadium
65,619
5Bye
6October 8, 2000Pittsburgh SteelersL 20–3Giants Stadium
78,441
7October 15, 2000at New England PatriotsW 34–17Foxboro Stadium
60,292
8October 23, 2000Miami DolphinsW 40–37 (OT)The Meadowlands
78,389
9October 29, 2000at Buffalo BillsL 23–20Ralph Wilson Stadium
72,861
10November 5, 2000Denver BroncosL 30–23Giants Stadium
78,305
11November 12, 2000at Indianapolis ColtsL 23–15RCA Dome
56,657
12November 19, 2000at Miami DolphinsW 20–3Pro Player Stadium
74,320
13November 26, 2000Chicago BearsW 17–10Giants Stadium
77,354
14December 3, 2000Indianapolis ColtsW 27–17Giants Stadium
78,138
15December 10, 2000at Oakland RaidersL 31–7Network Associates Coliseum
62,632
16December 17, 2000Detroit LionsL 10–7Giants Stadium
77,513
17December 24, 2000at Baltimore RavensL 34–20PSINet Stadium
69,184

Standings
AFC East
W L T PCT PF PA STK
(3) Miami Dolphins 11 5 0 .688 323 226 W1
(6) Indianapolis Colts 10 6 0 .625 429 326 W3
New York Jets 9 7 0 .563 321 321 L3
Buffalo Bills 8 8 0 .500 315 350 W1
New England Patriots 5 11 0 .313 276 338 L1

Best performances
  • Curtis Martin, Week 14, 203 Rushing Yards vs. Indianapolis (Franchise Record)
  • Richie Anderson, Week 8, 109 Rushing Yards vs. Miami
  • Richie Anderson, Week 15, 103 Rushing Yards vs. Oakland
  • Wayne Chrebet, Week 8, 104 Receiving Yards vs. Miami
  • Wayne Chrebet, Week 11, 140 Receiving Yards vs. Indianapolis
  • Laveranues Coles, Week 9, 131 Receiving Yards vs. Buffalo
  • Vinny Testaverde, Week 8, 378 Passing Yards vs. Miami Dolphins
  • Vinny Testaverde, Week 17, 481 Passing Yards vs. Baltimore Ravens
  • Dedric Ward, Week 1, 104 Receiving Yards vs. Green Bay
  • Dedric Ward, Week 2, 100 Receiving Yards vs. New England

Statistics
  • NFL Leader, Passes Attempted, 637 Passes
  • NFL Leader (tied), Times Sacked, 20

Awards and records
  • Bryan Cox, AFC Defensive Player of the Week, Week 14
  • Mo Lewis, AFC Defensive Player of the Week, Week 7
  • Curtis Martin, AFC Offensive Player of the Month, September

See also

References
  • NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book. New York City: Workman Publishing Company. ISBN 0-7611-2480-2.
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