The Jets interviewed Darren Rizzi for head coach

After finishing the season as interim head coach of the Saints, Darren Rizzi got a chance to make his case to become the Jets’ permanent head coach.

Rizzi interviewed with the Jets on Saturday, the team announced.

Rizzi, 54, was born and raised in New Jersey, so coaching the Jets will be like a homecoming for him. He is a longtime special teams coach and got his first opportunity to be an NFL head coach midway through last season, going 3-5 as the Saints’ interim head coach.

The Jets fired Robert Saleh during the season and had several head coaching interviews as they attempted to rebuild after their disastrous final years.