The Jets gave some updates about their defensive coaching staff today.
Ulbrich, who started last season as Atlanta’s assistant head coach and linebackers coach, was promoted to defensive coordinator when Raheem Morris took over head-coaching duties in October. The unit played significantly better down the stretch. In six seasons as Atlanta’s linebackers coach, Ulbrich mentored the likes of Deion Joens, De’Vondre Campbell and Foye Oluokun.
“You talk about the ultimate juice in your football team,” said Morris said of Ulbrich in an AtlantaFalcons.com article published in December. “You talk about authentic energy; you’re talking about a guy that can absolutely light up a room when he comes in it.