Could New York Jets Lure Highly-Regarded Offensive Coach to Take Over?
The New York Jets are likely to cast a wide net to hire their next coach, and it will surely take them to this offensive coordinator.
The New York Jets don’t look the part of a stable franchise right now.
In the last two months owner Woody Johnson has fired head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. Reporting from other outlets has shown that Johnson derailed a contract extension for one top defender and nixed a trade for a star wide receiver while also suggesting to the football staff that they bench quarterback Aaron Rodgers after Week 4.
These are just some of the reasons the Jets could have trouble finding a new head coach this offseason. But, there are only 32 of these jobs and sometimes you have to strike when the iron is hot.
There is no offensive coordinator that will be hotter this offseason coaching market than Detroit Lions play-caller Ben Johnson. Every team will be after him, and for good reason.
The Lions are the best team in the NFC and they’re playing the best offensive football of any team in the NFL. After reaching the NFC Championship game a year ago, the Lions seemed poised to do something their franchise has never done before — go to the Super Bowl.
