Popular Post 32EBoozer Posted April 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2021 4 things to know about new Jets DL coach Aaron Whitecotton https://jetswire.usatoday.com/lists/new-york-jets-aaron-whitecotton-things-to-know-robert-saleh/ Tyler Calvaruso January 26, 2021 11:33 am Robert Saleh’s first Jets coaching staff is littered with experience, but it also features a handful of young, up-and-comers in the profession. Among them are Aaron Whitecotton, who followed Saleh from San Francisco to New York after working as the 49ers’ assistant defensive line coach last season. Whitecotton’s relationship with Saleh goes far beyond their time together in San Francisco, though, as the two first crossed paths years ago in Jacksonville. Let’s get to know a little bit more about the Jets’ new defensive line coach. Stints with Saleh AP Photo/Scot Tucker This won’t be the first time Whitecotton and Robert Saleh have shared a sideline. Whitecotton spent four seasons as an assistant defensive line coach and a defensive assistant with the Jaguars, where he first crossed paths with Saleh. The two reunited in San Francisco last season, as Whitecotton joined Kyle Shanahan’s staff as an assistant defensive line coach. With Saleh working as San Francisco’s defensive coordinator, he and Whitecotton worked together closely. That chemistry likely led Saleh to bring Whitecotton with him to the Big Apple. Former Enemy It wasn’t too long ago that Whitecotton was prepping to take on the Jets twice a season. Whitecotton worked as an assistant defensive line coach with the Bills from 2018-19. His tenure with Buffalo provided him with valuable experience working under Sean McDermott, but also familiarity with New York and the rest of the AFC East landscape. That could prove useful when the Jets put together their defensive gameplans in 2021. Whitecotton played an instrumental role in shaping Buffalo’s third-ranked defense in 2019, helping two of its defensive linemen to career years. Jordan Phillips and Shaq Lawson both registered career-highs in sacks under Whitecotton’s watch. Phillips was a force on the Bills’ defensive line with 9.5 sacks, while Lawson made an impact rushing off the edge with 6.5 sacks. With Whitecotton coaching Phillips and Lawson to standout seasons, Buffalo allowed less than 300 yards of total offense per game in 2019. Whitecotton also left a lasting impact on rookie Ed Oliver, as he registered five sacks and made the PFWA All-Rookie team. 7 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hoping this guy can unlock the full potential of our front four. We have exceptional depth for keeping guys fresh. Just need WC to figure out the best pairing of players. Zuniga needs to stick to this guy and Lawson to get on the field 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Thank you great info!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Charlie Brown said: Thank you great info!!!! Other than Saleh, Ulbricht, Lefleur & Austin I am not familiar with these other names. I’ll post some of the other premium positional coaches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Whitecotton, ruh-roh, Raggy, is he fired for existing yet? 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 If he can reach the top of the whiteboard without a stepladder, I'm in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelScott Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Nice find, thanks for sharing. Nice to get a little background on the types of guys Saleh wants coaching this team. I'm most intrigued about Ulbricht. I hadn't really heard him talked about prior to his hiring and I was very surprised Saleh didn't bring someone from his staff at SF. I've read right after his hiring that Saleh said he was not calling defensive plays. A lot of HC still insist on play calling for "their" side of the ball. I'm impressed and happy to hear that he is immediately focused on being the HC of the entire team. Surprised the guy he brought in to handle the play calling for him wasn't a member of his SF staff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Well done. I'd never do this. Without people like you id have nothing to complain or get excited about daily 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 OMG what a last name, almost as bad as McCockinner! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Fantasy Island said: OMG what a last name, almost as bad as McCockinner! You needed to tag him on that one! @Barry McCockinner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Miles Austin WIDE RECEIVERS College: Monmouth Hometown: Garfield, N.J. Experience: 4 years Biography Miles Austin III begins his first season with the New York Jets after joining Robert Saleh's staff as the wide receivers coach on January 21, 2021. For Austin, this is his second season coaching in the league after two seasons in scouting and 10 seasons playing. Prior to joining the Jets, Austin spent a season with San Francisco (2019) as an offensive quality control coach as the team advanced to Super Bowl LIV. That season, the 49ers finished in the top four league-wide in points per game (29.9) and yards per game (381.1). Before that, he worked as a pro and college scouting intern for two seasons with the Cowboys. Entering the league as an undrafted free agent, Austin played 129 games (70 starts) over 10 seasons for Dallas, Cleveland and Philadelphia. A two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, Austin finished his career with 361 receptions for 5,273 yards, both top 25 totals in NFL history for an undrafted free agent. A native of Garfield, NJ, Austin finished his career at Monmouth as the school's all-time leader in receptions (150), receiving yards (2,867) and touchdown receptions (33). Austin and his wife, Stacy, have three children, Maven, Ava and Miles IV. He started the Austin Family Foundation with a mission to support and promote youth programming in lower income areas with the focus on character development and community involvement. FLIGHT PATH New York Jets | 2021-Present Wide Receivers - 2021-Present San Francisco 49ers | 2019 Offensive Quality Control - 2019 Dallas Cowboys | 2017-18 Pro & College Scouting Intern - 2017-18 PLAYING CAREER Philadelphia Eagles (Wide Receiver) - 2015 Cleveland Browns (Wide Receiver) - 2014 Dallas Cowboys (Wide Receiver) - 2006-13 Monmouth (Wide Receiver) - 2002-05 Hes certainly moving up the coaching carousel quickly. Must be highly thought of by Saleh/Lefleur. Did a nice job with that WR group. San Francisco's receivers will be Dante Pettis, second-round pick Deebo Samuel, Marquise Goodwin, Taylor, Hurd, Kendrick Bourne and preseason standout Richie James Jr., who may also be the team's top return man. Curious if SF COVID outbreak was reason he left SF or was shown the door Lives in NJ with wife & 3 kids Could have been reason enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 4 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: You needed to tag him on that one! @Barry McCockinner Thank you, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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