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NY Jets’ new play caller Todd Downing: Is he an upgrade?

New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced on Thursday that passing game coordinator Todd Downing will replace offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s offensive play caller, starting with their Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills.

Here is a full look at Downing’s coaching resume:

  • 2023-24: Passing Game Coordinator, New York Jets (HC Robert Saleh)
  • 2021-22: Offensive Coordinator, Tennessee Titans (HC Mike Vrabel)
  • 2019-21: Tight Ends Coach, Tennessee Titans (HC Mike Vrabel)
  • 2018: Offensive Assistant, Minnesota Vikings (HC Mike Zimmer)
  • 2017: Offensive Coordinator, Oakland Raiders (HC Jack Del Rio)
  • 2015-16: Quarterbacks Coach, Oakland Raiders (HC Jack Del Rio)
  • 2014: Quarterbacks Coach, Buffalo Bills (HC Doug Marrone)
  • 2011-13: Quarterbacks Coach, Detroit Lions (HC Jim Schwartz)
  • 2010: Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, Detroit Lions (HC Jim Schwartz)
  • 2009: Offensive Quality Control, Detroit Lions (HC Jim Schwartz)
  • 2008: Defensive Quality Control, St.