JetsFanatic Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/adam-gase-completes-his-jets-coaching-staff?campaign=tw Jets head coach Adam Gase has competed his 2019 coaching staff. Gase's 21-man staff includes the coordinators that have already been announced — Dowell Loggains (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Gregg Williams (defensive coordinator) and Brant Boyer (special teams coordinator). Thirteen of the 21 coaches are new to the Jets and eight are returning from last year's staff. Here is an introduction to the new assistant coaches who have come on board: OFFENSE Shawn Jefferson — Assistant Head Coach Offense/Wide Receivers The Jets are Jefferson's fourth stop as a pro coach. He was with Detroit (2006-12), where he coached WR Calvin Johnson; Tennessee (2013-15), and Miami, where he coached Gase's wideouts all three years and Jarvis Landry for two of them, including his 112-catch 2017 season. Jefferson's coaching career followed his distinguished 13-season playing career with stops at San Diego, New England, Atlanta and Detroit. He played 195 regular-season games (130 starts) and totaled 470 receptions for 7,023 yards (14.9 yards/catch) and 29 touchdowns, plus 14 postseason games, including Super Bowls XXIX (with the Chargers) and XXXI (with the Patriots). Jim Bob Cooter — Running Backs Cooter is coming off a five-year stay with Detroit, starting out as the quarterbacks coach for Matt Stafford and the Lions' signalcallers in 2014, then stepping up to offensive coordinator during the '15 season. In 2017 the Lions had the No. 13 offense in the NFL, the sixth-ranked passing offense and the No. 7 scoring offense. His first NFL coaching experience was as an offensive assistant for Indianapolis (2009-11). He was Kansas City's quality control coordinator for a season, then an offensive assistant for Denver in '13, where he worked with Gase. He began coaching as a graduate assistant in 2007-08 at the University of Tennessee after serving as a backup QB on the Vols and being named to the SEC's All-Academic team. John Dunn — Tight Ends Dunn moves back to the pros after serving last season as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator at the University of Connecticut. Prior to UConn, he worked for two seasons with Loggains on John Fox's Chicago Bears staff, as quality control assistant in 2016 and offensive assistant in '17. Before the Bears, Dunn spent five seasons as tight ends coach/recruiting coordinator at Maryland, and before that three seasons as graduate offensive assistant at LSU. As a college player he was a walk-on quarterback at North Carolina and played there until 2003, when his playing career was cut short by a neck injury. Frank Pollack — Offensive Line Pollack has been an NFL offensive line coach since 2007. He started with Houston (2007-11), went to Oakland in 2012, then to Dallas for four years, the first two as assistant OL coach, the last two as OL coach. Last season he coached Cincinnati's O-line. Before the Texans, he coached at his alma mater, Northern Arizona, in 2005 and '06 along with Derek Frazier. Pollack played 90 games (six starts) over six seasons as a tackle/guard with the 49ers from 1990-97. Derek Frazier — Assistant Offensive Line Frazier comes to the Jets after a coaching career spent in the college ranks. He started at Nichols College (2000), then went to Adams State (2001), Fresno State (2003-04, '06-11), Northern Arizona (2005-06) and Colorado State (2012-14). His last four seasons he coached the offensive line at Central Michigan, adding the title of run game coordinator to his OL duties the past two seasons. Bo Hardegree — Offensive Assistant Hardegree, 34, was Miami's quarterbacks coach under Gase from 2016-18. He began his NFL coaching career as offensive quality control coach with Denver in 2014 and moved to Chicago the next year as offensive assistant. Before the Broncos, he worked on the college level, as a graduate assistant at Duke (2008-10), where he earned his master's degree, and as an intern with LSU (2011-13). DEFENSE Frank Bush — Assistant Head Coach Defense/Inside Linebackers Bush was Miami's assistant head coach and linebackers coach under Gase the past two seasons. After a short playing career as a Houston 'backer (1985-86), he has had a long career coaching NFL LBs among other positions. He was a scout and then a coach for the Oilers (1987-94), then coached with the Broncos (1995-2003), Cardinals (2004-06), Texans (2007-10), Titans (2011-12) and Rams (2013-16). He was a part of Denver's two Super Bowl championships after the 1997 and '98 seasons and served as the Texans' defensive coordinator in 2009 and '10. Andre Carter — Defensive Line Carter's first NFL coaching assignment was as Gase's assistant DL coach with Miami in 2017-18 after he was a graduate student assistant at his alma mater, California, in 2015 and a Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellowship participant with the 49ers in '16. He is well-known for his playing career, 13 NFL seasons split among San Francisco (2001-05), for whom he was the seventh overall pick of the '01 draft, Washington (2006-10), New England (2011, '13) and Oakland ('12). He played in 184 games with 147 starts and racked up 80.5 sacks and 18 forced fumbles. Jets fans will remember him for his career-high four-sack game for the Patriots in a Sunday night MetLife Stadium game in 2011. Joe Vitt — Senior Defensive Assistant/Outside Linebackers Vitt enters his 41st season in the NFL. Season No. 40 was spent on Gase's Miami staff last year as senior director of football and player development. Prior to that he spent 38 seasons as an NFL assistant coach with eight different teams, predominantly working with LBs. From 2006-16 he was assistant head coach/linebackers for New Orleans and helped the Saints win Super Bowl XLIV. He also coached with St. Louis (2004-05), Kansas City (2000-03), Green Bay (1999), Philadelphia (1995-98), the Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Seattle (1982-91) and the Baltimore Colts (1979-81). He served as an interim head coach twice, for the Saints in '12 and for the Rams in '05. Blake Williams — Defensive Assistant Williams has nine years of NFL coaching experience, eight of them on staffs with his father, Gregg. Blake started out as a coaching intern with Washington in 2006-07, moved to Jacksonville in '08, was an offensive line assistant in '09 for the Super Bowl XLIV champion Saints and coached linebackers for two more years in New Orleans, was the coordinator and LBs coach for the Rams in 2012, and coached the Browns' LBs for the past two years. He also spent single seasons at Southeastern Louisiana University and William Jewell College and with the NFL league office. Eric Sanders — Defensive Assistant Sanders completed his third season last year as Cleveland's defensive quality control coach on Gregg Williams' side of the ball. He also was a quality control coach with Oakland from 2010-14. In between his Raiders and Browns stints, he spent 2015 as a defensive assistant at Stanford. Sanders began coaching as video coordinator at UC Davis (Ken O'Brien's old school), before moving to tight ends and assistant offensive line coach. Then it was on to Utah for a year in '07 before returning to Davis as LBs coach in 2008-09. RETURNING ASSISTANT COACHES Dennard Wilson returns for his third season adding passing game coordinator to his responsibilities, along with coaching the defensive backs. Steve Jackson is back for year two on the Green & White as assistant DBs coach. Jeff Hammerschmidtteams with Boyer for the fourth year as assistant special teams coach. Robby Brownstarts his fifth year with the Jets and his third as a defensive assistant. Strength & conditioning coach Justus Galac enters his eighth season with the team and seventh as head of the S&C department and is joined by returning assistant strength & conditioning coaches Aaron McLaurin and Joseph Giacobbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Jim Bob Cooter, best coaching name in the NFL is our running backs coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, JetsFanatic said: Jim Bob Cooter, best coaching name in the NFL is our running backs coach. Cooter will be a really nice help I think. Surprising that his star has faded so quickly Also like Vitt and Bush on the defensive side - very experienced NFL guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Cooter as RB coach is a big surprise, and a very good addition. This is a much better staff than Bowles ever put together by far. Vitt is interesting. Isn't he the guy who Williams testified against during Bountygate? Should make for some interesting chats in the defensive meeting room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wow Jim Bob is a surprise, that’s awesome to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Was wondering about the secondary. This part was left off RETURNING ASSISTANT COACHES Dennard Wilson returns for his third season adding passing game coordinator to his responsibilities, along with coaching the defensive backs. Steve Jackson is back for year two on the Green & White as assistant DBs coach. Jeff Hammerschmidt teams with Boyer for the fourth year as assistant special teams coach. Robby Brown starts his fifth year with the Jets and his third as a defensive assistant. Strength & conditioning coach Justus Galac enters his eighth season with the team and seventh as head of the S&C department and is joined by returning assistant strength & conditioning coaches Aaron McLaurin and Joseph Giacobbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sarge4Tide said: Cooter will be a really nice help I think. Surprising that his star has faded so quickly Also like Vitt and Bush on the defensive side - very experienced NFL guys i like vitt too. didn't he fill in as coach of the saints or colts? as for the rest, i wish gase didn't bring in so many miami guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Jim Bob as a RB coach? Thought he only knew QB’s. lots of assistants and help on this staff..cool. Let’s see what becomes of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joejet Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, rangerous said: i like vitt too. didn't he fill in as coach of the saints or colts? as for the rest, i wish gase didn't bring in so many miami guys. He was the interim coach when Payton was suspended in New Orleans. I also believe that he is Gase’s father-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Jeez, I've heard the old expression "a chicken in every pot"... but now we get "a coach for every player"? Imagine trying to figure out who reports to who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, CTJetsFan said: Was wondering about the secondary. This part was left off RETURNING ASSISTANT COACHES Dennard Wilson returns for his third season adding passing game coordinator to his responsibilities, along with coaching the defensive backs. Steve Jackson is back for year two on the Green & White as assistant DBs coach. Jeff Hammerschmidt teams with Boyer for the fourth year as assistant special teams coach. Robby Brown starts his fifth year with the Jets and his third as a defensive assistant. Strength & conditioning coach Justus Galac enters his eighth season with the team and seventh as head of the S&C department and is joined by returning assistant strength & conditioning coaches Aaron McLaurin and Joseph Giacobbe. Thanks, I added it up top also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayzor Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 As pleasantly surprised as i was for landing Jim Bob Cooter, the Dolphins surprised by getting Jim Caldwell as an assistant HC/ QB coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico002 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Seems like a really deep and experienced staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Like the fact that there are multiple former OC's (pros & college), hopefully Gase will be open to their input and create a diverse offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, mrcoops said: Vitt is interesting. Isn't he the guy who Williams testified against during Bountygate? Should make for some interesting chats in the defensive meeting room. Yes, he is. Gase's father-in-law who testified against Williams... Then you have Williams' son who supposedly Macc didn't want. Will be interesting to see how this goes... And yeah, Jim Bob Cooter as RB coach? He was a pretty good OC. Not a bad guy to have around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Beyond me why Bob Cooter isnt the OC/QB Coach and Loggains is. What dirt is Loggains blackmailing Gase with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 56 minutes ago, Adoni Beast said: Beyond me why Bob Cooter isnt the OC/QB Coach and Loggains is. What dirt is Loggains blackmailing Gase with? He has pictures of him with the defensive yeti or for us layman - Kacy Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, JetsFanatic said: Jim Bob Cooter, best coaching name in the NFL is our running backs coach. Stole my post. Love that guy. I want a jersey. This coaching staff has a Cooter and a Bush. Finally. A reason to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelScott Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm assuming that Williams picked the defensive staff? I thought the LBs were improved with Greene. Kind of hoping they would keep him around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Two assistant head coaches seems a little different not that it really matters Seems like they are grooming those two to advance their careers maybe? Anyway it's cool the jets put this out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, 14 in Green said: Jeez, I've heard the old expression "a chicken in every pot"... but now we get "a coach for every player"? Imagine trying to figure out who reports to who? They have all this extra money the cheap bastards saved on their HC you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I have not been 'all in' at all as far as Gase goes but as far as this whole staff is concerned, to me it is the best looking group we have had since before Rex showed up. A good combo of long time vets and new blood. A lot of talent. I am very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Jefferson and cooter are the gems. Good lookin staff we have here. It’s a good start. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphtrilogy Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsbb Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 For those who were worried only 5 of 16 coaches were on Adam Gases Dolphins staff they are Dowell Loggains offensive coordinator Shawn Jefferson wide receivers Bo Hardegree was actually the QB coach in Miami now called offensive assistant Frank Bush inside linebackers Andre Carter was only an assistant defensive line coach in Miami now promoted to defensive line coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 No more Kevin Greene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25953879/jets-adam-gase-includes-ex-adversaries-joe-vitt-gregg-williams-staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 44 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25953879/jets-adam-gase-includes-ex-adversaries-joe-vitt-gregg-williams-staff If this staff doesn’t explode by the middle of the season I’d be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 It is a pretty good looking staff that also shows nepotism is alive in the nfl. I think Jim Bob also helps with Darnold. My only beef is not keeping Greene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 55 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25953879/jets-adam-gase-includes-ex-adversaries-joe-vitt-gregg-williams-staff well williams had said that he wanted to end the bounty program and that vitt overruled him. vit said that wasn't true. who knows who lied, but i'm sure gase and williams talked about the defenive staff hirings before they happened. williams must be on board with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocajetfan Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Was surprised they kept the Strength and Conditioning staff. Was not overly impressed with the condition of the Jets the last few years but maybe that’s just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southtown24th Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 this will be over before it starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBB Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Seriously? You guys like the Jim Bob Cooter hire for running backs coach? The guy when he was in Detroit was clueless what to do with the run game. Everyone in Detroit is like "huh?" right now over this hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, varjet said: It is a pretty good looking staff that also shows nepotism is alive in the nfl. I think Jim Bob also helps with Darnold. My only beef is not keeping Greene. No offense, whats with the love for Greene? He did pretty much nothing with the LBs worth talking about. Yeah, hes grizzled, I get that but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: No offense, whats with the love for Greene? He did pretty much nothing with the LBs worth talking about. Yeah, hes grizzled, I get that but... He got pretty good results out of a previous jag like copeland and a guy like luvu. I was not big greene lover but he did okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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