Barely named, already in the middle of construction. Jeff Ulbrich announced this Thursday morning that Todd Downing, passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, will take over Jets play calling duties. A snub to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
A logical decision as the Jets struggled to find offensive consistency in their first five games. In defeats against the Broncos and the Vikings over the last two weeks, they were even limited to three field goals against the former, and 17 points against the latter. Under fire from criticism, Nathaniel Hackett will no longer call the games. He nevertheless clings firmly to his position since he will continue to work within the attack. Aaron Rodgers can be reassured.
Just reward for Todd Downing
Despite his young age (44), Todd Downing has been in the league for 20 years. He notably served as offensive coordinator for the Raiders in 2017, then the Titans between 2021 and 2022. During this period, the Tennessee team ranked fourth in the NFL for red zone efficiency (64, 1%). Quarterback Ryan Tannehill also ranked eighth in the league in passing yards (7.32). The team's record during this period is 12 wins for 5 losses in 2021. Then 7 wins for 10 losses in 2022.
On the other side of the field, Jeff Ulbrich, who has been the team's defensive coordinator since 2021, will continue to call the defensive plays. His unit is extremely successful this season. She ranks first in the NFL in passing yards allowed (4.26 yards per play), and second in passing yards allowed (4.88 yards per pass).
