New York Hires 1 Key Coach Who Must Turn Around Jets..
Aaron Glenn and his new coaching staff have their work cut out for them in their first season with the New York Jets. As a defensive-minded coach, Glenn will have plenty of pressure to not only find a solution at the quarterback position quickly but also find ways to generate better offensive efficiency moving forward. A tall order – especially when his offensive hopes hinge on a first-time play-caller like Tanner Engstrand. But as the Jets begin their preparations for free agency and the scouting combine, the reality is going to hit New York eventually. Engstrand has plenty of pressure on him as the offensive play-caller. But when it comes to future developmental purposes, the most
important position coach doesn’t ride at quarterback, or anywhere on the defense. It’s the offensive line and coach Steve Heiden. Originally the tight ends coach with the Detroit Lions, Heiden’s hiring turned heads around the league due to the importance of the role as well as his lack of overall experience. In modern history, a big part of the success of some of the best dynasties and teams around the league has been the reality of hiring excellent offensive line coaches who can help with game-planning and get the best out of a position group that is often overlooked but so important for teams looking to win Super Bowls. Related: Inside Jets’ Timetable To Cut Aaron Rodgers In
Least Painful Way Whether it was Dante Scarnecchia with the New England Patriots, Jeff Stoutland with the Philadelphia Eagles, or Andy Heck with the Kansas City Chiefs, teams who have won multiple titles over the past 15 years have had great offensive line coaches helping them along the way. It’s why Heiden’s hiring, while questionable, is so important. New York needs to figure out a way to make sure the offensive line that took major strides this past year can perform at a high level with so many draft picks within the first two rounds of the draft recently. If Heiden can get the Jets offensive line on track, it could fundamentally change how New York’s offense is perceived. And certainly help with quarterback development as well.
