As the Jets continue shaping their 2026 coaching staff under new head coach Aaron Glenn, the search for an offensive coordinator has entered a critical phase. Five candidates have officially interviewed for the role, and while each brings something unique to the table, three names stand out for one key reason: play-calling experience.
Frank Reich, Darrell Bevell, and Greg Roman have all been in the driver’s seat before - calling plays, managing quarterbacks, and leading offenses in high-pressure environments. That kind of experience isn’t just a bonus for a first-time head coach like Glenn - it’s essential.
Let’s break it down.
Greg Roman is no stranger to building offenses around dynamic quarterbacks. From Lamar Jackson’s MVP season in Baltimore to early work with Justin Herbert, Roman has shown he can adapt his system to fit his QB’s strengths.
His offenses have leaned on creative run schemes and play-action concepts, often maximizing mobility and misdirection. For a team like the Jets, who are still figuring out their long-term quarterback situation, that adaptability could be a major asset.
Frank Reich brings a different flavor. He’s worked with a wide range of quarterbacks - from a pre-injury Carson Wentz to Andrew Luck and Nick Foles during the Eagles’ Super Bowl run.
Reich’s offenses have often emphasized balance, timing, and situational awareness. He’s known for his calm demeanor and quarterback-friendly systems, which could be exactly what the Jets need to stabilize a unit that’s been anything but consistent in recent years.
Darrell Bevell, meanwhile, has a proven track record of developing young quarterbacks - most notably Russell Wilson in Seattle. Bevell’s offenses have typically featured a strong run game complemented by deep play-action shots and a focus on ball security. He’s also been around long enough to have seen just about every defensive look the league can throw at you.
These are the kind of coaches who can come in, install a system, and get the most out of whatever personnel the Jets have on offense - and that’s the type of leadership Aaron Glenn will need if he plans to focus on calling the defensive plays himself.
The other two candidates, Ronald Curry and Lunda Wells, are respected assistants with growing reputations. Curry has been involved in offensive game-planning and has worked closely with quarterbacks, while Wells has carved out a strong niche coaching tight ends and offensive lines. But neither has called plays at the NFL level, and in a situation like this - with a defensive-minded head coach and a franchise eager to turn the corner - experience matters.
This isn’t just about finding a good coach. It’s about finding the right coach. Someone who can take the reins of the offense and provide stability, creativity, and leadership - all while Glenn handles the other side of the ball.
As second interviews start to take shape, the direction seems clear. The Jets aren’t just looking for potential.
They’re looking for a proven play-caller who can hit the ground running. Reich, Bevell, and Roman all fit that bill.
Now it’s just a matter of which one Glenn believes can best execute his vision - and finally get this Jets offense moving in the right direction.