One of the best offensive linemen in New York Jets history has returned to the gridiron in a coaching capacity.
In a post from Jersey Sports Zone, former center Nick Mangold spoke about his new role as the offensive coordinator at Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey.
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“I love football, I always have. I don’t miss playing; I like waking up feeling pretty good. But, I had a great coach in high school who taught me the way and molded me to lead me into college and the NFL. I always said when I was playing that if I ever coached, it would be at the high school level. I think it is the perfect fit because you can shape guys’ lives as they go through,” said Mangold.
New York Jets legend Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) is still wearing the Green and White in the next stage of his football career.
Mangold is on staff as the new varsity offensive line coach at New Jersey powerhouse Delbarton in Morristown. He got the coaching itch and is imparting… pic.twitter.com/spEGYqy2bh
— Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) September 5, 2024
It is good to see Mangold staying around the football field in his post-playing career. He was a cerebral player on the field and always put the Jets’ offense in a position to succeed. Off the field, he was a leader who represented the organization well.
Unsurprisingly, those traits translate very well to a coaching position. Mangold can import his knowledge as an offensive lineman to the next generation, helping them develop their technique and talent as players. Off the field, Mangold can help them become team leaders and good school representatives.
Delbarton has a good one in Coach Mangold. If he is successful at high school, Mangold could work up the ranks in the future if he desires to do so.
