Jets

2024 - 10 - 10

From Mess to Best? Todd Downing Takes the Jets on a Wild Ride!

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The Jets have shaken things up by handing over play-calling to Todd Downing! Can he revive their chances this season?

The New York Jets are back in the spotlight! After announcing Todd Downing as their new offensive play-caller, the team is hoping to bring some fresh energy to their game. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed the decision, which comes on the heels of Nathaniel Hackett's demotion, leaving fans buzzing about what this means for the Jets’ playoff aspirations. To say the Jets have had a rocky season would be putting it lightly—rumors of a GM firing are swirling like a Canadian snowstorm!

Meanwhile, the Jets reminded everyone during their recent season opener against the Edmonton Oilers that they still have some competitive spirit left. They delivered a triumphant smackdown with a thrilling victory, putting last season’s playoff woes behind them. The Oilers, often hailed as Stanley Cup contenders, were left with their jaws on the floor, likely working on their ‘homework’ after such an embarrassing loss. Can it be the dawn of a new era for the Jets?

As much as the excitement mounts, fans are still cautious; they want to see results. The Jets' performance in the upcoming weeks will be telling. Will Downing's play-calling spark a turnaround, or will the team find itself caught once again in the downward spiral it knows all too well? Additionally, with rumors floating around about more leadership changes, including a potential GM firing, tension is high in the air of Jets Nation.

Let's dig into some juicy bits—did you know that during the Jets’ last three home games, Winnipeg's Blue Bombers used an AI-assisted security system to streamline fan access to Princess Auto Stadium? Talk about a smart move! And there's more: the impressive D.J. Reed is now hailed by PFF as the NFL’s top cornerback, proving that even in tumult, the Jets have individuals stepping up to shine. It's a strange, wild world out there for the Jets, but who knows? They might just surprise us all!

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Todd Downing Takes Over Offensive Play-Calling Duties for the Jets (newyorkjets.com)

Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Thursday morning that Todd Downing would take over the reins of offensive play-calling for the Jets.

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BILLECK: Jets' Lowry line has ingredients to return to elite status (Winnipeg Sun)

There was a time not long ago when Adam Lowry's line was legitimately one of the most dominant in the NHL.

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The Jets are a mess. But they're not the most hopeless franchise in ... (The Guardian)

Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh just five weeks into the season. But there are plenty of other teams whose futures look bleak.

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Jets thump Oilers in season-opener as Hellebuyck starts off with ... (CBC.ca)

The Winnipeg Jets got to work putting last season's playoff disappointment behind them with Wednesday's season-opening trouncing of a team that went a lot ...

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Oilers 'have some homework to do' after opening-night loss to Jets (NHL.com)

Then the Winnipeg Jets promptly reminded the Oilers it's a new season. Projected to be a Stanley Cup contender again, Edmonton fell flat in its 2024-25 season ...

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Jets demote Hackett, give play-calling duties to Downing (Sportsnet.ca)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Nathaniel Hackett is out as the New York Jets' play caller on offense. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Thursday he is replacing ...

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New York Jets Urged To Fire GM After Firing Robert Saleh (Sports Illustrated)

The New York Jets should be putting more blame on their general manager than they have.

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Jets demote Nathaniel Hackett, tap Todd Downing to call offense ... (ESPN)

Todd Downing will replace Nathaniel Hackett as the Jets' offensive playcaller going forward, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced.

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Nathaniel Hackett demoted: Jets announce new offensive play ... (CBSSports.com)

"After a lot of time to think about it -- I did not make this decision easily, by any means -- I'm gonna make Todd Downing the play-caller for the New York Jets ...

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Les Jets et les Bombers utilisent un système de sécurité basé sur l'IA ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Lors des trois derniers matchs à domicile des Blue Bombers de Winnipeg, les partisans de l'équipe ont pu entrer dans le stade Princess Auto sans avoir à retirer ...

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Jets, Bengals or Dolphins? Picking one sub-.500 team to make the ... (The Athletic)

The New York Jets are in turmoil after firing coach Robert Saleh. But Aaron Rodgers & Co. are still a decent bet to make the playoffs.

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Aaron Rodgers Reveals Relationship With Former New York Jets ... (Sports Illustrated)

Aaron Rodgers spoke about his relationship with ex-New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, saying all the right things.

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Jets vs. Bills: 5 storylines to watch for in Week 6 (Jets Wire)

While Rodgers' reactions will be a much bigger storyline to watch… what about the defense? Ulbrich and Saleh had the Jets defense as the third-best in football, ...

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Stock Report | Jets' D.J. Reed Is NFL's Top CB According to PFF (newyorkjets.com)

Morgan Moses (Knee) 'on Track' to Play vs. Bills; Josh Allen Has 1 TD Over Last 2 Weeks.

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A classy Robert Saleh predicted the Jets still make the playoffs after ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is taking the high road after his abrupt firing. After the Jets let him go as the team's head coach af.

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Three Keys to Success for New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills (Sports Illustrated)

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he isn't to blame. All this amid back drop of New York's (2-3) return to MetLife Stadium to face the Bills (3-2) with the ...

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