NY Post tries to find replacement for Fireman Ed as Jets' new mascot

Not even one game has been played since Fireman Ed hung up his hat as the New York Jets unofficial mascot and The New York Post is presuming that fans are longing to find someone else to lead the home crowd with his famous "J-E-T-S!" cheer.

In this Sunday's edition, the newspaper has nominated four other potential Jetsies to fire up the crowd at  games in MetLife Stadium.

Fireman Ed, who stomped out of the stadium before halftime of the Jets pitiful 49-19 loss to the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving Day, announced last Sunday that he will no longer attend games as the beloved  — and apparently contentious — character he's been for years — or what seemed like decades.

Jets fans would probably prefer the 4-7 Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez put on some makeup and a hat to lead the cheers from the stands but The Post has narrowed it down to these uberfans as the top contenders and described them as thus:

"A motley crew of superfans who wear their devotion to Gang Green painted on their sleeves, bellies and faces."

For those of you who thought that Tim Tebow already landed the job in the second half of the Thanksgiving Day massacre — shame.

Cast your vote for one of these men before the few remaining fans forget how to spell.

Jetman:
Described as one of the team's biggest fans who lives in the heart of enemy territory — New Hampshire.  Famous for his plastic hat shaped like a jet and catchphrase, "Jetman bleeds green ... and that color never runs."  Sort of like the Jets offense.

Jetbo:
New Jersey guy known for his camouflage, green face paint and occasional rubber Incredible Hulk hands.  Catchphrase: "The few, the proud, the green!" The U.S. Marines might have a lawsuit.

Captain Jet:
Staten Island native famous for his cape and selection of 16 different custom-made helmets — one which was given to team owner Woody Johnson. His well thought out catchphrase, "Green machine!" Goes great with Burt Reynolds at QB.

James Gandolfini:
Best known for making the whole world believe that half of Jersey is Italian with mob connections — we all know they hang out at the Jersey Shore — and doing a Rutgers football commercial.  The actor would probably rather be swimming with Big Pussy than be lumped in with these mooks.  His  catchphrase will make fans head for the snack bar: "G-A-B-A-G-O-O-L!"

Check 'em out at MetLife Stadium for yourself.  Tickets are going for as little as $18 in the secondary market.

Rex Ryan 'disappointed' in the end of Fireman Ed

Rex Ryan is "disappointed" about the retirement of Fireman Ed.  

Ed Anzalone, the New York Jets most famous fan, handed in his resignation Sunday night after announcing he would not  be appearing at future games wearing his trademark white fireman's helmet — though he would remain a fan.

"I was disappointed because I love that guy's passion and energy that he would bring," Ryan said.  "He's a great fan. I really admire him. He was great."

Fireman Ed — a New York City firefighter for two decades — became the Jets most recognizable face in the stands and was notable for leading the fans in the "J-E-T-S" chant.

Anzalone blamed confrontations with other Jets fans for walking out before halftime of the Jets-Patriots game on Thanksgiving night. In a guest column to Metro, he said he "did not want to lose my temper and make a stupid mistake."

Fireman Ed —  who started wearing Mark Sanchez's No. 6 jersey instead of his familiar No. 42 this season said it became the source of some contention in the stands.

Ryan had nothing but admiration for the Jets biggest booster.

"He was great," said the head coach.  "But I think (if) we do our job on the field, the Jets chant will continue."

"I like Fireman Ed and if he could play linebacker I'd play him," said Ryan.