SNY’s Connor Hughes reports the Jets are already working on a deal with Reich to join the offensive staff, potentially as the team’s play-caller. That would likely shift responsibilities away from current OC Tanner Engstrand, even if Engstrand isn’t slated to be fired, with Reich expected to have final say on offensive personnel, play-calling, and the staff he wants to hire.
Reich, 64, would bring substantial NFL experience and stability to a unit that struggled offensively last season. New York ranked 29th in both yards and points, finishing last in passing yards per game. Reich’s resume includes a Super Bowl-winning stint as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator in 2017 and a track record of quarterback development.
The Jets’ interest in Reich signals a strategic pivot toward veteran leadership and a more hands-on approach to reshaping the offense. If a deal is reached, Reich would be expected to guide the scheme and quarterback development, with Hughes noting Reich would “have a say on the offensive personnel, call the plays, and hire the offensive staff that he wants.”
If completed, the move would represent the Jets’ most significant coaching addition of the offseason and a clear step toward fielding a more competent, balanced offense. While nothing is finalized, Reich’s candidacy has positioned him as the leading option in a search aimed at transforming New York’s attack.
In summary, Reich stands out as the frontrunner among five candidates, with reported progress toward an agreement that would install him in a central, play-calling role and mark a major shift for the Jets’ 2024 offensive plan. The final outcome remains to be determined.
