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Jets OC interviews (Merged OC Candidates Thread)


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1 hour ago, JoeNamathsFurCoat said:

How Jetlike.  Kellen Moore might get fired too in Dallas.

He’d have been a huge get for Saleh.

Jets had one of the worst offenses in ‘22 and (IMO) just downgraded at OC.

Why? 
His QB lead the NFL in INTs. 
 
“Prescott is the first quarterback to lead (or co-lead) the league in interceptions despite missing five-plus games” 

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47 minutes ago, Zachtomims47 said:

He was prob the only other OC I’m upset we didn’t go with. Everyone else was Meh

Jets did speak to him but don’t believe there was a formal interview. He’s searching for the perfect situation if he’s to leave UG. If he does leave, I think it’ll be Tampa. Familiar with the organization, his family still lives there, and could easily envision a pathway to HC if things don’t work out with Todd Bowles

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On 1/26/2023 at 9:57 PM, football guy said:

Expectation it will be a Passing Game Coordinator/Specialist, so it will likely be someone with a background in QBs. The Jets want to introduce a lot more RPO in their base offense, so someone with a background in that could be emphasized. I wouldn’t look at age for this one either- more experience and background. To be clear I’m just connecting the dots based on information I got in the OV search so take it however you may… 

  • Brian Johnson: *unlikely but worth mentioning* he probably will get a promotion in PHI and stay there, but he’s someone that a lot of people close to the Jets are high on and he fits in the sense that he has a reputation for developing QBs and RPO implementation.
  • Marcus Brady: a lot of the same reasons above. Has worked with all types of QBs in several types of spread/RPO schemes. He grew up in Trestman’s Shanahan-rooted WCO and grew in Reich’s schemes, which tailor to the QBs preferences + implement heavy RPO usage. It’s entirely possible Reich hires him in Carolina or stays put in Philadelphia in a more permanent role, but his name is one to watch. 
  • Scott Milanovich: currently on the Colts’ staff, but like Brady has a deep history working with QBs (mostly in the CFL) in offenses that implement the RPO. Also crossed over with Saleh & Hackett in Jacksonville. 
  • Klint Kubiak: there’s a lot of connections to our staff via Saleh and Hackett. Saleh tried hiring his dad. Has a deep history working with QBs in this offense and would be the kind of guy who drills fundamentals. 
  • Pep Hamilton: similar to Kubiak and well respected. Jets have him on their list as someone of interest for a pass game role. 
  • Greg Roman: his work in the run game and implementation of RPO offense is well known. He’s also a football lifer from NJ. He’s not a QB guy, but he’s created some of the most simple and explosive offenses we’ve ever seen. I’d love to see if he can mesh his offense with a more traditional WCO passing attack. 
  • David Shaw: lots of connections in the Jets front office and there’s a lot of respect for him. Well versed in the WCO and could be more of a Gregg Knapp like presence who works to support the coaches and QBs in a more loose senior role. 
  • Pat Shurmur: less high profile but similar kind of versatile veteran Jets had in mind in Knapp. Jets had him on their list for senior assistant a few weeks ago.
  • Greg Olson: apparently doesn’t want to leave the west coast but worth mentioning. 

Other names… 

  • Jay Gruden
  • Ben McAdoo
  • Rick Dennison
  • Jay Gruden 
  • Joe Lombardi 
  • Shane Day 
  • John Donovan 

 

 

You keep mentioning RPO.  Why is that something you think they are so interested in?  I expected it in 2021, but they seem pretty enamored with "pocket passer."   You think that was on LaFleur and the fact they did not use more RPO was a shock to the HC and front office? 

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2 hours ago, #27TheDominator said:

You keep mentioning RPO.  Why is that something you think they are so interested in?  I expected it in 2021, but they seem pretty enamored with "pocket passer."   You think that was on LaFleur and the fact they did not use more RPO was a shock to the HC and front office? 

RPO ≠ Running QB

It’s a common misconception, but in the NFL most teams still run the RPO from out of the pocket. The Jets want to run more RPO because it’s a simple yet effective concept. They wouldn’t make it their base offense because teams will find ways to beat you with their defensive packages and personnel if they know it’s always coming (unless you’re just dominat like PHI), but having those “layup” packages help generate “easy” offense and can get the unit into a rhythm. 

When ran appropriately, the RPO puts a given defender (LB/DB) in conflict and gives the QB an easy decision to make based on how that defender reacts, whether it be pass the ball to the single read, hand it off, or run. In PHI you see Hurts run the ball himself a lot out of the RPO, but that’s not a requirement. They also won the Super Bowl with Nick Foles operating a primarily RPO offense. The Reid, Reich, and Pederson trees utilize it most, but you’ve seen guys like Shanahan and McVay implement it too. We utilized it, but MLF never stuck to it and would only call it in certain game plans/situations based on the opponent (despite the fact that we were most efficient on plays where we ultized it). His reasoning for not utilizing it against Jacksonville was because they are a team who runs it a lot so their defense wouldn’t be fooled by it… it’s reasoning like that why they want people who will be more dedicated to implementing it as more than just a “gimmick” here and there.

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6 minutes ago, Cbucco19 said:

@football guy dam we could of got Kellen Moore instead of Hackett ???

I don’t think that would’ve materialized either way. It’s become clear that Hackett was one of Saleh’s top picks, if not his top pick. They abandoned a few interviews when they learned Hackett would take it.

As a fan, we have to hope that Hackett took the job after speaking to Rodgers. People peddling the friend narrative but don’t think Hackett would take that risk… he could’ve taken an advisory/consulting gig while still collecting his full Broncos salary. 

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7 minutes ago, football guy said:

I don’t think that would’ve materialized either way. It’s become clear that Hackett was one of Saleh’s top picks, if not his top pick. They abandoned a few interviews when they learned Hackett would take it.

As a fan, we have to hope that Hackett took the job after speaking to Rodgers. People peddling the friend narrative but don’t think Hackett would take that risk… he could’ve taken an advisory/consulting gig while still collecting his full Broncos salary. 

Yep and with Schefter’s report today … it seems Rodgers getting moved is very likely 

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On 1/28/2023 at 3:03 PM, football guy said:

RPO ≠ Running QB

It’s a common misconception, but in the NFL most teams still run the RPO from out of the pocket. The Jets want to run more RPO because it’s a simple yet effective concept. They wouldn’t make it their base offense because teams will find ways to beat you with their defensive packages and personnel if they know it’s always coming (unless you’re just dominat like PHI), but having those “layup” packages help generate “easy” offense and can get the unit into a rhythm. 

When ran appropriately, the RPO puts a given defender (LB/DB) in conflict and gives the QB an easy decision to make based on how that defender reacts, whether it be pass the ball to the single read, hand it off, or run. In PHI you see Hurts run the ball himself a lot out of the RPO, but that’s not a requirement. They also won the Super Bowl with Nick Foles operating a primarily RPO offense. The Reid, Reich, and Pederson trees utilize it most, but you’ve seen guys like Shanahan and McVay implement it too. We utilized it, but MLF never stuck to it and would only call it in certain game plans/situations based on the opponent (despite the fact that we were most efficient on plays where we ultized it). His reasoning for not utilizing it against Jacksonville was because they are a team who runs it a lot so their defense wouldn’t be fooled by it… it’s reasoning like that why they want people who will be more dedicated to implementing it as more than just a “gimmick” here and there.

I get that the RPO can just be Flacco sticking it in an RB's belly and deciding whether to leave it or pull it back.  I just find it way more threatening when you have a QB that can/will sprint around the edge and take the 7 yards they are often leaving there.  If they are embracing it, embrace the full potential.

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15 hours ago, football guy said:

I don’t think that would’ve materialized either way. It’s become clear that Hackett was one of Saleh’s top picks, if not his top pick. They abandoned a few interviews when they learned Hackett would take it.

As a fan, we have to hope that Hackett took the job after speaking to Rodgers. People peddling the friend narrative but don’t think Hackett would take that risk… he could’ve taken an advisory/consulting gig while still collecting his full Broncos salary. 

Dare I ask, who's interviews did they abandon?

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1 minute ago, football guy said:

Bienemy and Pitcher at the very least. Not sure whether they would've interviewed or not anyway, but with no one else really posing a threat to hire Hackett anyway what's the rush? Just feel like the timing was odd 

Maybe the want an OC in house first to help make the decision on QB . If they go the Carr route , timing is a critical factor. 

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2 minutes ago, football guy said:

Connection with the Jets is saying Brian Johnson is getting an OC job, so that’s out. Also want to see what happens with Marcus Brady (expected to stay in PHI), but it sounds like Ben McAdoo has the inside track for the senior “pass game specialist/coordinator” role if he wants it, assuming the PHI guys won’t be available.

The big story would be his connection to Rodgers and I can’t help but think that would be at least part of their motivation, but according to this individual McAdoo’s style is very similar to Hackett… heavy emphasis on player engagement, teaching/leadership skills, and communication. He’s also known to strongly emphasizes fundamentals and believes in tailoring the scheme to the strengths of your talent… all things Jets are looking for.

Oooo we’re getting ALL the fun names!

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1 hour ago, football guy said:

Connection with the Jets is saying Brian Johnson is getting an OC job, so that’s out. Also want to see what happens with Marcus Brady (expected to stay in PHI), but it sounds like Ben McAdoo has the inside track for the senior “pass game specialist/coordinator” role if he wants it, assuming the PHI guys won’t be available.

The big story would be his connection to Rodgers and I can’t help but think that would be at least part of their motivation, but according to this individual McAdoo’s style is very similar to Hackett… heavy emphasis on player engagement, teaching/leadership skills, and communication. He’s also known to strongly emphasizes fundamentals and believes in tailoring the scheme to the strengths of your talent… all things Jets are looking for.

Liked McAdoo as a coordinator. Like Hackett and Saleh, better as a coordinator than a HC. 

 

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1 hour ago, football guy said:

Connection with the Jets is saying Brian Johnson is getting an OC job, so that’s out. Also want to see what happens with Marcus Brady (expected to stay in PHI), but it sounds like Ben McAdoo has the inside track for the senior “pass game specialist/coordinator” role if he wants it, assuming the PHI guys won’t be available.

The big story would be his connection to Rodgers and I can’t help but think that would be at least part of their motivation, but according to this individual McAdoo’s style is very similar to Hackett… heavy emphasis on player engagement, teaching/leadership skills, and communication. He’s also known to strongly emphasizes fundamentals and believes in tailoring the scheme to the strengths of your talent… all things Jets are looking for.

Thanks for sharing this.  Does that mean Calabrese stays as QB coach?

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1 hour ago, football guy said:

Connection with the Jets is saying Brian Johnson is getting an OC job, so that’s out. Also want to see what happens with Marcus Brady (expected to stay in PHI), but it sounds like Ben McAdoo has the inside track for the senior “pass game specialist/coordinator” role if he wants it, assuming the PHI guys won’t be available.

The big story would be his connection to Rodgers and I can’t help but think that would be at least part of their motivation, but according to this individual McAdoo’s style is very similar to Hackett… heavy emphasis on player engagement, teaching/leadership skills, and communication. He’s also known to strongly emphasizes fundamentals and believes in tailoring the scheme to the strengths of your talent… all things Jets are looking for.

Johnson with Reich probably.

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