It was widely expected that the New York Jets would hire from within for their offensive coordinator vacancy. That’s exactly what they did, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, by promoting quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates.
Jets expected to promote their QB coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinator, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2018
While a lot of the success of the Jets offense this season got thrown at the feet of former offensive coordinator John Morton, it shouldn’t have been.