Rich Kotite is a former American football player and coach who had a long and varied career in the sport. He began his career as a player, playing college football at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York. After college, he played briefly in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants.
Kotite's coaching career began in 1977, when he was hired as an assistant coach for the New York Jets. He spent the next several years working as an assistant coach for various NFL teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Giants.
In 1991, Kotite was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the team to a 10-6 record in his first season, but the team struggled in the following years, finishing with losing records in each of the next three seasons. Kotite was fired after the 1994 season.
Kotite was then hired as the head coach of the New York Jets in 1995. He led the team to a 3-13 record in his first season, but the team improved to 9-7 in his second season. However, the team missed the playoffs and Kotite was fired after the season.
After leaving the Jets, Kotite worked as an analyst for CBS Sports and ESPN. He also served as the head coach of the New York Dragons, an Arena Football League team, from 2001 to 2002.
Overall, Kotite's coaching career was marked by both successes and failures. He had some notable accomplishments, such as leading the Eagles to the playoffs in his first season as head coach. However, he also had some disappointing seasons, and his tenure with the Jets was widely criticized.
Despite the ups and downs of his career, Kotite remains a respected figure in the world of football. He is remembered for his dedication to the sport and his commitment to his players, and his contributions to the game will not be forgotten.
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