Jets demote Nathaniel Hackett, identify Todd Downing offensive playcaller

Nathaniel Hackett is out because the New York Jets’ play-caller on offense.

Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich introduced Thursday he’s changing Hackett with Todd Downing, who has been the Jets’ passing sport coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Hackett will stay the offensive coordinator in title.

“After numerous time to consider it, and didn’t make this resolution simply, by any means, I’ll make Todd Downing the play caller for the New York Jets transferring ahead,” Ulbrich mentioned. “That is extra a byproduct of a distinct tackle issues. Not saying it is a greater or worse tackle issues, by any means.

“However it’s only a totally different tackle issues. A contemporary strategy.”

Ulbrich took over as coach Tuesday after proprietor Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh with the workforce off to a 2-3 begin and on a two-game shedding streak. New York hosts Buffalo on Monday night time.

The Jets’ offense with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback has been inconsistent this season and never carried out effectively within the workforce’s final two video games, specifically. Hackett’s efficiency has been criticized by many followers and media, who thought the Jets wanted a change in strategy.

Ulbrich, who mentioned he’ll retain his duties as defensive coordinator whereas additionally serving as interim coach, agreed with making an attempt one thing totally different.

“Finally, Todd can have the complete say on the sport plan and in the end the performs which are referred to as throughout the sport,” Ulbrich mentioned.

Ulbrich mentioned Rodgers, who’s near Hackett from their time collectively in Inexperienced Bay, “understood” the choice and supported it.