The New York Jets have hired former Georgia Bulldog Hines Ward as a full-time assistant coach. Ward has been a coaching intern for the Jets, where he’s helped wide receiver coach Shawn Jefferson throughout training camp. Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, and Jamison Crowder are the talented core of players Ward is coaching. Ward’s coaching should help one of these receivers reach another level. Robby Anderson projects as the Jets most likely wide receiver to make a Pro Bowl.
Ward had an incredibly successful NFL career playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward is currently a Hall of Fame candidate. Over fifteen seasons in Pittsburgh, Ward accumulated 1,000 career catches and over 12,000 receiving yards. Ward is the Steeler’s all-time reception, receiving touchdown and receiving yardage leader. He won two Super Bowl titles including a Super Bowl MVP award. Not too bad for a third round pick out of Georgia.
