Jets spoke to Arthur Smith about ambiguous coaching role
NY Post
Even with a full offensive coaching staff, the Jets tried to lure an intriguing candidate to Florham Park this offseason.
The Jets spoke with former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith about working with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in January before he joined the Steelers as their offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.
It’s unclear what the exact job would’ve been, though given the relationship between Hackett and Aaron Rodgers dating to their Packers days, it was unlikely to involve calling plays.
Smith, who was fired after three seasons as head coach in Atlanta, wasn’t interested in the Jets role, partly because of its ambiguity, according to ProFootballTalk.
Smith had success in two seasons as the Titans’ offensive coordinator.
In 2019 and 2020, Tennessee’s offense — including Derrick Henry, A.J. Brown and Ryan Tannehill — had the fourth-best mark in expected points added (EPA) per play.
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