Nobody was more shocked than Tennessee Titans fans after learning that the New York Jets were reportedly hiring former offensive coordinator Todd Downing as the passing-game coordinator.
Downing was plain bad at calling plays during his time with the Titans, but it was the passing attack that struggled the most. Granted, talent was definitely an issue in 2022, but he also did nothing to help elevate the group.
Making this situation even more shocking is the fact that the Jets also hired former Titans offensive line coach Keith Carter and have Nathaniel Hackett as their play-caller.
Carter oversaw some putrid offensive lines and seemed to rub his players the wrong way, and Hackett was the head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2022, a team that was even more of a mess offensively than the Titans but with way more talent.
This is so on brand for the Jets to try and turn over a new leaf on offense with three coaches who were mediocre to terrible at their last jobs. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say the reaction to Downing landing a new gig was shock.
What a ass move 💀 https://t.co/pDkAM4013t
— TITANUPZONE (@TITANUPTITANS) February 13, 2023
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) February 13, 2023
Genuinely shocked that he landed this job. Also, after all Vrabel's comments about needing the OL coach to "support the OC", I'm kind of stunned that Keith Carter and Todd Downing are on the same staff again. Head scratcher for the Jets. https://t.co/glTRD7etDq
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) February 13, 2023
Just inexplicable. #Titans https://t.co/MjV7I9v5jV
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) February 13, 2023
*sees Todd Downing’s 30th ranked passing offense*
JETS: GOOD ENOUGH FOR US!
— Korked Bats (@korkedbats) February 13, 2023
Jets fans, I am so sorry. Like I am SO SORRY.
This isnt going to work. Todd Downing, Keith Carter were some of the worst offensive coaches ever.
— Brother Oil Rig #NewDay (@BonafideBro) February 13, 2023
hiring nathaniel hackett AND todd downing is the worst thing you can do https://t.co/A5oBnOujuU
— (left-lone) TRUTH BE TOLD CHAIRMAN (@leftlon3) February 13, 2023
Jets fans after hearing that they hired Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing to mismanage their offense https://t.co/Ul5ZxLlcxa pic.twitter.com/fQLaLulR4B
— Diego 🏳️🌈 🌹| MALIK HARRISON FAN ACCOUNT (@DiegoFromVA) February 13, 2023
Not sure id say Todd Downing and Nathaniel Hackett as your offensive staff is “beefing it up”. https://t.co/ExvEkaixzm
— RB (@RyB_311) February 13, 2023
Jets offensive staff additions in 1 month:
– Nathaniel Hackett
– Keith Carter
– Todd DowningSobering reminder that it could always be worse.
— Artist Formerly Known as Derrick Henry’s Stiff Arm (@traviebird00) February 13, 2023
nathaniel hackett and todd downing on the same offensive staff what could go wrong!
— john (@GARR3TTWILS0N) February 13, 2023
Todd Downing was involved in a DUI when driving back from a game this past season & that rubs me the wrong way.
We'll see what he can bring as a coach to this staff: been in the #NFL forever in a million different roles. #Jets https://t.co/vT7gMBi9ab
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) February 13, 2023
Damn, Aaron Rodgers is gonna come out of his solitary confinement ready to be traded to the Jets, all to find out Todd Downing is there now. https://t.co/rK4Ozq868u
— Kenneth Goit (@KennethGoit) February 13, 2023
#Jets hired former Titans OC Todd Downing as their Passing Game Coordinator, per @RapSheet.
Tennessee fans might get a kick out of this move. Questionable hire to say the least. Hackett and Downing both.
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) February 13, 2023
As a Bills fan I APPLAUD the Jets current hirings for offensive staff.
Between Nathanial Hackett AND Todd Downing they MIGHT get to the 25th best offense in the league. https://t.co/7Rz2hi5y1B
— Billsfan1991 (@Billsfan1991DMP) February 13, 2023
Robert Saleh is going to get fired soon. Hiring Todd downing is unforgivable
— Ben Zalaga (@hechoenflorida) February 13, 2023
Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing on the same staff is hilarious https://t.co/mS4aq8CWIB
— Stevie (@StevieD__) February 13, 2023
Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing. Amazing https://t.co/nlJzNQEgVv
— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) February 13, 2023
There is no reason on earth Todd Downing should ever be in control of ANY football offense. Don't matter if it's pro, college, high school, hell Pop Warner, keep that man away
— Tussle Wilson (@WeatherMane) February 13, 2023
