NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — All along it has been believed that if Jeremy Bates wants to be the Jets’ offensive coordinator, he would get the job.
It appears now that he wants the job.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets are expected to promote Bates from quarterbacks coach to fill the void left by John Morton, who was fired last week.
Todd Haley, who was recently fired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, was also reportedly on the Jets’ radar to fill the top assistant role.
Assuming he is promoted, Bates will become the Jets’ third offensive coordinator in four years under head coach Todd Bowles.