Coaching Staff News: Jets hire former Titans OC Downing as passing game coordinator

The Jets have made another coaching staff hire:

The #Jets are hiring former #Titans OC Todd Downing as their new passing game coordinator, sources say, adding a veteran assistant with extensive experience to join new OC Nathaniel Hackett. Robert Saleh continues to beef up his offensive staff.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 13, 2023

Notable facts about the 42-year old Downing:

- He was Derek Carr's quarterback coach in his second and third season, and his offensive coordinator the following year;

- He comes from the same staff as recently-hired offensive line coach and running game coordinator Keith Carter; and

- He had a DUI in November

In other coaching news, there was a rumor last week that special teams coach Brant Boyer could also be on the move:

The Cardinals are expected to hire Brant Boyer. pic.twitter.com/3WoWY1NWfs

— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) February 8, 2023

Nobody else has reported this yet, but Jurecki does seem to be a respected reporter. We'll update if anything on this is confirmed.