DETROIT — The Jets are very familiar with the other rookie making his debut Monday night, and he’s very familiar with the Jets.
Matt Patricia will coach his first NFL game after spending 14 years on Bill Belichick’s staff in New England, the previous six as defensive coordinator. The Patriots went 10-2 against the Jets with Patricia running the defense, and allowed more than 17 points just twice in their last seven meetings.
Different team, different personnel and different schemes.
The Jets have a new zone-blocking system under their new offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates and run game coordinator Rick Dennison, and they’re entrusting rookie quarterback Sam Darnold to lead it.