Question: Todd Bowles was the head coach for the New York Jets during the 2016 season, he played eight seasons in the NFL as what posistion?

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Vincent Brisby: Vincent Cole Brisby (born January 25, 1971 in Houston, Texas), is a former professional American football player who played for the New England Patriots and the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL).  He was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft.  A 6'3", 193 lb.  wide receiver from Northeast Louisiana University (now called University of Louisiana at Monroe), Brisby played eight NFL seasons from 1993 to 2000 for the Patriots and New York Jets.  He was given the name Vincent "Ultimate" Brisby by ESPN analyst Chris Berman.  Brisby's best game was arguably Week 5 in his second season.  He compiled 6 catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Patriots 17-16 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers.

2015 New York Jets season: The New York Jets season was the franchise's 46th season in the National Football League and the 56th overall.  The team improved on their 4–12 record in 2014 under former head Coach Rex Ryan.  Under new head coach Todd Bowles, they succeeded in matching their record in just five games, starting 4–1.  Prior to the season, the Jets made a number of moves, including, re-acquiring Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie, two cornerbacks who were instrumental in the Jets previous defensive success, and obtaining Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshall in trades.  The team retrogressed to 5–5, before going on a five-game winning streak, clinching their first winning season since 2010.  However, it wasn't enough to make the playoffs, as they lost to the Buffalo Bills in Week 17 and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns.  The Steelers and Jets both finished 10–6, but the Steelers clinched the final AFC playoff spot over the Jets based on a better record vs. common opponents.  The Jets finished the season as the league's only team with a winning record to not make the playoffs.

Todd Bowles: Todd Robert Bowles (born November 18, 1963) is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).  He played eight seasons in the NFL as a safety, mainly for the Washington Redskins, and started in Super Bowl XXII.  Bowles was the interim defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, and then for the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and 2014.  He was the interim head coach for the Miami Dolphins for the final three games of the 2011 season with a 2-1 record after the firing of Tony Sparano.

James Zachery: James Zachery (August 27, 1958 – January 25, 1994) was an American football defensive lineman who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes, Montreal Concordes and Edmonton Eskimos.  He was drafted by the New York Jets in the eleventh round of the 1980 NFL Draft.  He played college football at Texas A&M University and attended Midland High School in Midland, Texas.  Zachery was a member of the Edmonton Eskimos team that won the 75th Grey Cup.  He was also a CFL West All-Star in 1986.

2017 New York Jets season: The 2017 New York Jets season is the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League, the 58th overall and the third under head coach Todd Bowles.

1977 New York Jets season: The 1977 New York Jets season was the 18th season for the team and the 8th in the National Football League.  It began with the team trying to improve upon its 3–11 record from 1976 under new head coach Walt Michaels and beginning the post-Joe Namath era.  However, the Jets struggled with their third consecutive 3-11 season.  They won a major off the field court decision.  As per the memorandum of understanding signed in late 1961 by team original owner (as the New York Titans) Harry Wismer, Shea Stadium's co-tenants, the New York Mets, would have exclusive use of the stadium until they had completed their season.  The Jets were, in most years, required to open the season with several road games, a problem made worse in 1969 and 1973 when the Mets had long playoff runs.  Feeling that this arrangement was a disadvantage, the team announced in 1977 that they would play two home games a year during the month of September at the Giants' new home in New Jersey, Giants Stadium.  Litigation began between New York City and the Jets over the issue, and in the lawsuit's settlement, the city agreed to allow the Jets to play two September home games a season at Shea beginning in 1978 for the remaining six years in the Jets' lease.  In 1977, the Jets were to play one September game at Giants Stadium and an October 2 game at Shea.  From 1967 through this season—a span of 11 seasons—the Jets did not play a home game at Shea Stadium in the month of September.  As of 2017, the Jets are the first (and so far, only) team in NFL history to finish 3 straight seasons with only 3 wins.  Since the NFL schedule expanded to 16 games in 1978, no team has finished 3-13 3 years in a row.

Joe Walton: Joseph Frank Walton (born December 15, 1935) is a former American football player and coach who most recently retired after 20 years as the head football coach and creator of the football program at Robert Morris University.  Walton played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a pass catching tight end for the Redskins and Giants.  He served as head coach of the New York Jets for seven seasons, guiding them to the playoffs twice.  He has also served as an assistant coach for the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers during a 20-year period.

2016 New York Jets season: The 2016 New York Jets season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League, the 57th overall and the second under head coach Todd Bowles.  The team failed to improve on their 10–6 record from 2015, and missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, instead finishing 5–11 and dead last in their division.

Marques Tuiasosopo: Marques Tavita Tuiasosopo (born March 22, 1979) is an American football coach and former player.  He played professionally as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons with the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets.  Tuiasosopo was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Raiders with the 59th overall pick.  In 2013, he joined his alma mater, the University of Washington, serving as quarterbacks coach and as interim head coach in the 2013 Fight Hunger Bowl.  Tuiasosopo is currently the quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator for the University of California, Berkeley.  He previously held the same position at UCLA.

2010 New York Jets season: The 2010 New York Jets season was the franchise's 41st season in the National Football League, the 51st season overall and the team's first season at New Meadowlands Stadium.  The team improved on their 9–7 record from 2009 and reached the playoffs again.  The Jets played their first pre-season game home against the New York Giants to open up Meadowlands Stadium.  Many considered them AFC East favorites; head coach Rex Ryan went so far as to guarantee a Super Bowl victory.  Jets broke a team record with a franchise best 6 consecutive wins on the road with a win against the Lions, followed by a win against the Browns in week 10.  In the same victory against the Browns, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back road games in overtime.  The Jets were the last NFL team to be undefeated on the road, before suffering a 45–3 loss at the New England Patriots in Week 13.  The Jets met the Patriots again five weeks later in the AFC Divisional Round back in Foxboro where New York defeated New England 28–21.  The following week, the Jets lost 24–19 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship.  To date, this was the last time the New York Jets qualified for the postseason, as of 2016.

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