Todd Downing Takes Over Jets Play-Calling Duties

Downing, in his second season with the Jets as passing game coordinator, served as offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans in 2021-22. During that time, the Titans ranked No. 4 in red zone efficiency (64.1%) while QB Ryan Tannehill’s 7.32 yards per attempt were No. 8 in the league. In his first year as OC, the Titans finished No. 5 in rushing (141.4 yds/g) despite missing Derrick Henry for nine games. That 2021 offense ranked No. 8 on third down (43.6%) and No. 5 in red zone (63.9%).

“For every Tennessee offense that I went against when Todd was the play-caller there, they were tough, they were ruthless, they finished, they ran the ball and they played on their terms,” Ulbrich said. “There’s definitely a style that appealed to me in that way.”

Nathaniel Hackett, who directed the offense for 22 games in 2023-24, will remain on Ulbrich’s staff.

“He is going to continue to be a big part of the success we’re going to have from an offensive perspective,” Ulbrich said of Hackett. “I feel so fortunate that he is staying with us. Here’s a guy that has been a head coach in this league and willing to draw cards, willing to do whatever it takes. A true heart of a servant. “

Ulbrich, who has served as the team’s defensive coordinator since, 2021, will continue to call plays and develop the game plan for a unit that is No. 1 in yards allowed/play (4.26) and No. 2 both in pass yds/play (4.88) and sacks/pass attempt (12.86%).