2003 New York Jets season

2003 season of NFL team New York Jets November 2013 March 2026 New York Jets 2003 6–10 4th AFC East Herman Edwards Woody & Christopher Johnson Giants Stadium Did not qualify C Kevin MawaeDE Shaun Ellis Jets uniforms12.png Jets seasons The 2003 New York Jets season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 44th season overall, and the third under head coach Herman Edwards. The team tried to improve upon its 9–7 record from 2002 and defend its AFC East title, but the Jets failed to do so and finished with a record of 6–10. The Jets finished with a losing record for the first time since their 1–15 campaign in 1996 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2000. Offseason Additions Subtractions P Dan Stryzinski (Chiefs) P Matt Turk (Dolphins) K Doug Brien (Vikings) WR Laveranues Coles (Redskins) WR Kevin Lockett (Jaguars) FB Richie Anderson (Cowboys) G Randy Thomas (Redskins) K John Hall (Redskins) S Nick Ferguson (Broncos) NFL draft 2003 NFL draft 2003 New York Jets 1 4 Dewayne Robertson DT Kentucky from Chicago no yes 2 53 Victor Hobson LB Michigan no yes 3 85 B. J. Askew FB Michigan no yes 5 140 Derek Pagel S Iowa from Dallas via New England and Washington no yes 5 150 Matt Walters DE Miami (FL) from Kansas City no yes 6 200 Brooks Bollinger QB Wisconsin from Pittsburgh via Kansas City no yes 7 237 Dave Yovanovits G Temple no yes no no Staff 2003 New York Jets #0C371D white Owner – Woody Johnson Manager of football administration – Dawn Aponte Head coach – Herman Edwards Offensive coordinator – Paul Hackett Quarterbacks/wide receivers – Jim Hostler Running backs – Bishop Harris Offensive line – Doug Marrone Senior offensive assistant – Jimmy Raye Offensive assistant – Tim Berbenich Offensive quality control – Pep Hamilton Defensive coordinator – Ted Cottrell Linebackers – Bob Sutton Defensive backs – Bill Bradley Defensive assistant/linebackers – Dave Merritt Special teams coordinator – Mike Westhoff Strength and conditioning – John Lott Strength assistant – Sal Alosi Roster 2003 New York Jets 53 4 5  5 Brooks Bollinger 10 Chad Pennington 16 Vinny Testaverde 35 B. J. Askew FB 34 LaMont Jordan 28 Curtis Martin 33 Jerald Sowell FB 81 Curtis Conway 87 Lawrence Hamilton 89 Kevin Lockett 83 Santana Moss 17 Ken-Yon Rambo 82 Kevin Swayne 86 Chris Baker 88 Anthony Becht 69 Jason Fabini T 78 Jonathan Goodwin G 63 J. P. Machado C 68 Kevin Mawae C 67 Kareem McKenzie T 65 Brandon Moore G 70 Lance Nimmo T 74 Brent Smith G 79 Dave Szott G 64 Dave Yovanovits G 92 Shaun Ellis DE 91 Josh Evans DT 72 Jason Ferguson DT 98 Alan Harper DT 75 Chester McGlockton DT 93 James Reed DT 63 Dewayne Robertson DT 99 Bryan Thomas DE 95 Matt Walters DE 50 Mark Brown OLB 56 Sam Cowart OLB 58 Jason Glenn OLB 54 Victor Hobson OLB 55 Marvin Jones MLB 57 Mo Lewis OLB 51 Quincy Stewart OLB 52 Kenyatta Wright MLB 29 Donnie Abraham CB 21 Aaron Beasley CB 22 Tyrone Carter FS 42 Sam Garnes SS 23 Jamie Henderson CB 26 Omare Lowe CB 24 Ray Mickens CB 25 Derek Pagel FS  6 Doug Brien K 85 James Dearth LS  4 Dan Stryzinski P 94 John Abraham DE (IR) 7px 84 Jonathan Carter WR/KR (IR) 7px 80 Wayne Chrebet WR (IR) 7px 38 Jon McGraw S (IR) 7px  8 Mark Mariscal P 14 Cecil Moore WR 73 Will Ofenheusle T 36 Jonathan Reese RB 18 Rob Turner WR Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap AB August 2, 2003 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 14–30 0–1 Japan Tokyo Dome (Tokyo) Recap 1 August 10 Cincinnati Bengals W 28–13 1–1 Giants Stadium Recap 2 August 16, 2003 New Orleans Saints L 17–22 1–2 Giants Stadium Recap 3 August 23, 2003 at New York Giants W 15–14 2–2 Giants Stadium Recap 4 August 28, 2003 at Philadelphia Eagles W 17–9 3–2 Lincoln Financial Field Recap Regular season During the 2003 regular season the Jets’ non-divisional, conference opponents were primarily from the AFC South, although they also played the Pittsburgh Steelers from the AFC North, and the Oakland Raiders from the AFC West. Their non-conference opponents were from the NFC East. Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 4 at Washington Redskins L 13–16 0–1 FedExField Recap 2 September 14 Miami Dolphins L 10–21 0–2 Giants Stadium Recap 3 September 21 at New England Patriots L 16–23 0–3 Gillette Stadium Recap 4 September 28 Dallas Cowboys L 6–17 0–4 Giants Stadium Recap 5 Bye 6 October 12 Buffalo Bills W 30–3 1–4 Giants Stadium Recap 7 October 19 at Houston Texans W 19–14 2–4 Reliant Stadium Recap 8 October 26 at Philadelphia Eagles L 17–24 2–5 Lincoln Financial Field Recap 9 November 2 New York Giants L 28–31 (OT) 2–6 Giants Stadium Recap 10 November 9 at Oakland Raiders W 27–24 (OT) 3–6 Network Associates Coliseum Recap 11 November 16 at Indianapolis Colts L 31–38 3–7 RCA Dome Recap 12 November 23 Jacksonville Jaguars W 13–10 4–7 Giants Stadium Recap 13 December 1, 2003 Tennessee Titans W 24–17 5–7 Giants Stadium Recap 14 December 7 at Buffalo Bills L 6–17 5–8 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 15 December 14 Pittsburgh Steelers W 6–0 6–8 Giants Stadium Recap 16 December 20, 2003 New England Patriots L 16–21 6–9 Giants Stadium Recap 17 December 28 at Miami Dolphins L 21–23 6–10 Pro Player Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. 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