1980 New York Jets season

The 1980 New York Jets season was the 21st season for the franchise and its eleventh in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 8–8 record from 1979 under head coach Walt Michaels, and being widely predicted to improve further and reach the postseason for the first time since 1969.[1] The Jets finished the season with a record of 4–12.

1980 New York Jets season
Head coachWalt Michaels
OwnerLeon Hess
Home fieldShea Stadium
Results
Record4–12
Division place5th AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersT Marvin Powell

During the season, the Jets were the only team to lose to the notorious New Orleans Saints team, dubbed the “Aints”. On a day with a wind-chill temperature of 5 °F (−15 °C) and kicking with a gale of 46 miles per hour (74 km/h; 40 kn), the Jets failed to hold on to a 13–7 lead after three quarters,[2] losing by a single point, 21–20.

History repeated itself 11 years later, when the Jets lost 28–27 at home to the Indianapolis Colts, the Colts’ lone victory of that season.

Offseason

Draft
1980 New York Jets draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 2 Lam Jones  WR Texas
2 40 Darrol Ray  S Oklahoma
2 47 Ralph Clayton  WR Michigan
3 69 Lance Mehl *  LB Penn State
      Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Personnel

Staff
1980 New York Jets staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches
  • John Mazur – Defensive coordinator
  • Dan Sekanovich – Defensive line
  • Joe Gardi – Linebackers/special teams

Roster
1980 New York Jets 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
 active, inactive, practice squad

Regular season

Schedule
WeekDateOpponentResultGame siteAttendance
1 September 7, 1980Baltimore ColtsL 14–17Shea Stadium
50,777
2 September 14, 1980at Buffalo BillsL 10–20Rich Stadium
65,315
3 September 21, 1980San Francisco 49ersL 27–37Shea Stadium
50,608
4 September 28, 1980at Baltimore ColtsL 21–35Memorial Stadium
33,373
5 October 5, 1980New England PatriotsL 11–21Shea Stadium
53,604
6 October 12, 1980at Atlanta FalconsW 14–7Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
57,458
7 October 19, 1980Seattle SeahawksL 17–27Shea Stadium
52,496
8 October 27, 1980Miami DolphinsW 17–14Shea Stadium
53,046
9 November 2, 1980at New England PatriotsL 21–34Schaefer Stadium
60,834
10 November 9, 1980Buffalo BillsL 24–31Shea Stadium
45,677
11 November 16, 1980at Denver BroncosL 24–31Mile High Stadium
72,114
12 November 23, 1980Houston OilersW 31–28 (OT)Shea Stadium
52,358
13 November 30, 1980at Los Angeles RamsL 13–38Anaheim Stadium
59,743
14 December 7, 1980at Cleveland BrownsL 14–17Cleveland Municipal Stadium
78,454
15 December 14, 1980New Orleans SaintsL 20–21Shea Stadium
38,077
16 December 20, 1980at Miami DolphinsW 24–17Miami Orange Bowl
41,854

Standings
AFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Buffalo Bills(3) 11 5 0 .688 4–4 8–4 320 260 W1
New England Patriots 10 6 0 .625 6–2 9–3 441 325 W2
Miami Dolphins 8 8 0 .500 3–5 4–8 266 305 L1
Baltimore Colts 7 9 0 .438 5–3 6–8 355 387 L3
New York Jets 4 12 0 .250 2–6 3–9 302 395 W1

References
  1. Finney, Jr., Peter (December 12, 1980). "Saints near history". Google News Search Archive. Bryan, TX: The Bryan Times. p. 12. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  2. "Saints finally snare a victory". Google News Search Archive. St. Petersburg, FL: St. Petersburg Times. December 15, 1980. p. 7C. Retrieved 24 June 2018.


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