About Bruce Coslet
Bruce Noel Coslet is an American former professional football player and coach. A tight end, he played for the University of the Pacific and in 1969 debuted with the American Football League (AFL)'s Cincinnati Bengals. He played for the Bengals in the National Football League (NFL) through 1976. In 1987 the Bengals ranked fifth in total yards under Coslet, but failed to score many points and finished the season with a 4–11 record. In his first year in the position Cincinnati's offense ranked first in the league in total yards and third in total points scored, and the Bengals finished the season with a 10–6 record. The Jets knocked off the Miami Dolphins on the road in the finale, giving Coslet his first playoff berth as a head coach. However, he was given a clear directive by management: if the Jets did not make the playoffs in 1993, Coslet would be fired at the end of the season regardless of the team's record.
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