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Woody Johnson could have said it.
Jeff Ulbrich could have said it.
But when the New York Jets team owner and interim head coach were each asked Tuesday afternoon about Nathaniel Hackett, neither would confirm that the offensive coordinator and play-caller is safe hours after the team fired head coach Robert Saleh.
“We’re going to make changes wherever changes are due,” Johnson said. “We know where we’re weak and where we’re strong. And so do you.”
The Jets’ defense ranks fifth in the league in points allowed and second in yards allowed. Its offense ranks 25th in scoring and 27th in yardage — despite four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers quarterbacking the unit.
This is the third straight year Hackett’s offensive units have struggled. As Denver Broncos head coach in 2022, Hackett’s offense ranked dead last in scoring and 21st in yardage. Last year with the Jets, Hackett’s offense posted the second-worst yardage and fourth-worst scoring attack.
So while Ulbrich said he had “tremendous respect” for “every single guy” on the offense staff, his decision not to confirm Hackett will continue to call plays throughout the season was notable.
Jeff Ulbrich says he expects “these guys are going to be here” for MNF but no long-term certainty on Jets OC.
“This has been 4 hours fresh for me to take this role on. Everything will be assessed-the process, the responsibilities, etc. I do not foresee any changes in the staff.” pic.twitter.com/i0nvHkJt9H
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) October 8, 2024
“In my opinion, these guys are gonna be here on Monday Night Football for us,” Ulbrich said of the Jets’ looming prime-time game against the Buffalo Bills. “And they’re gonna do an amazing job. Saying that, I mean, this has been four hours fresh for me to take this role on. Everything will be assessed: the process, the responsibilities, etc. But I do not foresee any changes in the staff.”
Ulbrich was asked whether staff roles could change even if another staff…
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Publish date : 2024-10-08 22:57:58
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