In a variety of special teams roles for the New York Jets, Ben Kotwica witnessed plenty of fiery personalities and plays that changed the course of metropolitan football history. Only one, however, erupted in literal flames.
Kotwica, who partook in seven seasons (2007-13) of green special teams endeavors (the last as a coordinator), appeared on Zach Brook’s YouTube program Upon Further Review to discuss his days coaching in the NFL. Asked to tell a “PG-13” Rex Ryan story, Kotwica came through.
During his first years in New York, Kotwica worked under longtime special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff, who wasn’t keen on wearing headsets on the sidelines.