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Jets Replace Offensive Play Caller In Coaching Shake-Up

New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich walks the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Br

Jeff Ulbrich, the interim head coach of the New York Jets, made a significant change to the struggling offense by appointing Todd Downing as the new offensive play caller, replacing Nathaniel Hackett. Downing, who previously served as the Jets' passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, will take on the play-calling duties as the team prepares to face the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

While Hackett will retain his title as offensive coordinator, he will now have a diminished role under Downing's leadership. Ulbrich emphasized that this decision was made to bring a fresh perspective to the team's offensive strategy, aiming for a different approach rather than a judgment of the previous one.

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