"Jets fans won't have offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to kick around anymore.

The Jets announced last night Schottenheimer informed them he would not return for next season. It seems unlikely he would just walk away from the two years and $3.2 million left on his contract, so it appears the two sides worked out an agreement for him to walk away instead of getting fired.

Former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, according to a source, will replace Schottenheimer.

Schottenheimer was the likely fall guy for the Jets' 8-8 season. Their offense was ranked 25th in the NFL and quarterback Mark Sanchez did not show the progress people expected."