When it comes to the NFL offseason, pleasing an entire fanbase is like trying to hit a moving target in a windstorm-especially in New York. The Jets, more than most, know this reality all too well. Fifteen straight seasons without a playoff appearance and a full decade without a winning record have left even the most loyal corners of Jets Nation feeling frustrated, fractured, and fatigued.
That frustration has turned every move into a referendum. Every coaching hire, every free-agent rumor, every draft pick is met with a mix of skepticism and hope-often in equal measure. And right now, the hottest topic on the table is the team’s search for a new offensive coordinator.
Three Veteran Names, One Big Question
The Jets have narrowed their OC search to three veteran candidates: Frank Reich, Greg Roman, and Darrell Bevell. All three bring serious NFL credentials to the table.
We're talking about coaches who have called plays for teams that reached the Super Bowl. That’s not nothing.
That’s rare air in this league, and on paper, it’s the kind of experience that should inspire confidence.
But Jets fans aren’t celebrating just yet-and that’s understandable.
This isn’t about nostalgia or résumés. It’s about whether any of these coaches can bring a modern, effective offensive identity to a team that’s been stuck in neutral for far too long. The league has evolved quickly in recent years, and the question isn’t whether these coaches were great-it’s whether they still have the juice to make it work in 2026.
Why the Coordinator Hire Is Just One Piece of the Puzzle
Here’s the reality: No matter who the Jets hire as offensive coordinator, it won’t be a magic fix. Not on its own. Head coach Aaron Glenn and his staff are facing a much bigger task-rebuilding an entire offensive coaching staff after parting ways with 10 assistants, including several key offensive voices.
That means this hire is just the first domino. The real work lies in building a cohesive, forward-thinking offensive staff that can both scheme creatively and develop young talent. That’s where this team has struggled in recent years, and that’s where real progress will be made-or not.
In that light, bringing in a veteran OC isn’t necessarily a backward move. If anything, it might be the stabilizing presence this offense needs.
Reich, Roman, and Bevell have seen just about everything the NFL can throw at you. Their experience could be a huge asset-if they’re paired with dynamic, innovative position coaches who can connect with players and adapt to today’s game.
Patience Isn’t Easy-But It’s Necessary
Jets fans have every right to be skeptical. After all, this isn’t the first time the team has promised a new direction.
But it’s worth remembering that the offensive coordinator hire isn’t the final step-it’s the first one. What matters now is how the Jets build around that hire.
The real judgment will come in the fall, when the offense takes the field with a rebuilt staff and, ideally, some new weapons to work with. Until then, the best move for fans might be to take a breath and let the process play out.
Because if the Jets get this right-not just the OC, but the entire offensive infrastructure-they might finally be laying the foundation for something that’s been missing for far too long: sustained success.