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1989 New York Jets season
1989 season of NFL team New York Jets
1989 season of NFL team New York Jets
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New York Jets |
| year | 1989 |
| record | 4–12 |
| division_place | 5th AFC East |
| coach | Joe Walton |
| off_coach | Rich Kotite |
| def_coach | Ralph Hawkins |
| owner | Leon Hess |
| stadium | The Meadowlands |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | FS Erik McMillan |
| shortnavlink | Jets seasons |
The 1989 New York Jets season was the 30th season for the franchise and the 20th in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 8–7–1 record from 1988 under head coach Joe Walton, hoping to return to the playoffs for the first time since 1986.
Instead, the Jets finished the season with a record of 4–12, their worst since 1980. They lost six of their first seven games to start the year and finished with three consecutive losses, two of which were shutouts. Their last place finish in the AFC East, combined with fan discontent at the Jets’ play, led to Walton’s firing at the end of the season.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Reggie Barnes | Running back | Delaware State |
| Eric Dahlquist | Quarterback | Kenyon (OH) |
| James Harris | Quarterback | Lehigh |
| Tim Healy | Running back | Delaware |
| Tony Miller | Running back | Lafayette |
| Irvin Smith | Defensive Back | Maryland |
| Greg Werner | Tight end | DePauw |
Personnel
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Owner – Leon Hess
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President – Steve Gutman
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Head coach/general manager – Joe Walton
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Offensive coordinator/receivers coach – Rich Kotite
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Quarterbacks coach - Zeke Bratkowski
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Running backs coach - Bobby Hammond
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Offensive line coach - Rod Humeniuk
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Defensive coordinator – Ralph Hawkins
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Defensive line coach = Wally Chambers
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Linebackers coach - Jim Vechiarella
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Secondary - Mike Faulkiner
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Special teams coach - Larry Pasquale
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Quality control - Ray Callahan
Roster
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 10 | **[New England Patriots](1989-new-england-patriots-season)** | **L** 24–27 | 0–1 | Giants Stadium | 64,541 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 17 | at [Cleveland Browns](1989-cleveland-browns-season) | **L** 24–38 | 0–2 | Cleveland Stadium | 73,516 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 24 | at **[Miami Dolphins](1989-miami-dolphins-season)** | **W** 40–33 | 1–2 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 65,908 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 1 | **[Indianapolis Colts](1989-indianapolis-colts-season)** | **L** 10–17 | 1–3 | Giants Stadium | 65,542 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Los Angeles Raiders](1989-los-angeles-raiders-season) | **L** 7–14 | 1–4 | Giants Stadium | 68,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | at [New Orleans Saints](1989-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 14–29 | 1–5 | Louisiana Superdome | 59,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 22 | at **[Buffalo Bills](1989-buffalo-bills-season)** | **L** 3–34 | 1–6 | Rich Stadium | 76,811 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 29 | [San Francisco 49ers](1989-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 10–23 | 1–7 | Giants Stadium | 62,805 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | at **[New England Patriots](1989-new-england-patriots-season)** | **W** 27–26 | 2–7 | Foxboro Stadium | 53,366 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 12 | **[Miami Dolphins](1989-miami-dolphins-season)** | **L** 23–31 | 2–8 | Giants Stadium | 65,923 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 19 | at **[Indianapolis Colts](1989-indianapolis-colts-season)** | **L** 10–27 | 2–9 | Hoosier Dome | 58,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | [Atlanta Falcons](1989-atlanta-falcons-season) | **W** 27–7 | 3–9 | Giants Stadium | 40,429 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | at [San Diego Chargers](1989-san-diego-chargers-season) | **W** 20–17 | 4–9 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 38,954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](1989-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 0–13 | 4–10 | Giants Stadium | 41,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 17 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1989-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 14–38 | 4–11 | Anaheim Stadium | 53,063 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Buffalo Bills](1989-buffalo-bills-season)** | **L** 0–37 | 4–12 | Giants Stadium | 21,148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Milestones
- Ken O'Brien had his third season with at least 3,000 yards passing.
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/1989.htm 1989 NY Jets team stadd reference at ProFootballReference.com]
- [https://www.profootballarchives.com/1989nflnyj.html 1989 NY Jets team stadd reference at ProFootballArchives.com]
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