More changes are coming to the New York Jets coaching staff.
After the firing of head coach Robert Saleh earlier this week, Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich made the first major change to his staff, announcing on Thursday that offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has been stripped of his play-calling duties, and passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Todd Downing will take over as the play-caller during games going forward.
CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones notes that Hackett will remain offensive coordinator by title, but this is without a doubt a demotion.
The Jets offense has been a disaster so far this season, ranking last in the NFL with an average of 80.4 rushing yards and 27th with 286.6 total yards per game. Amid the team’s stagnation and 2-3 record, Jets owner Woody Johnson made the drastic decision to fire Saleh on Tuesday.
The new-look Jets coaching staff will face its first test when the team hosts the Buffalo Bills with first place in the AFC East on the line on Monday Night Football.
