Regardless of wanting like playoff contenders at one level, the New York Jets’ 2022 season was in the end outlined by a struggling offense and a annoyed quarterback who couldn’t appear to make issues click on, even with the unwavering assist of his head coach.
However behind closed doorways, the scenario was extra complicated than what followers noticed on the sector and within the media.
Zach Wilson of the New York Jets earlier than the sport in opposition to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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The Jets introduced a lot of teaching workers adjustments on the finish of the season that had been headlined by the exit of offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, who had simply accomplished his second season in New York.
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“Over the course of the few days we have gotten a number of inquiries about his availability from some groups and simply speaking with Mike, felt like it could be in everybody’s finest curiosity for him to pursue these alternatives,” coach Robert Saleh mentioned at a press convention final week.
“I at all times attempt to do proper by individuals. He had choices and there was a number of dialogue during the last three days. You guys know I like Mike, I like his household. There was some [opportunities] that he needed to pursue and we have simply given him the power to try this.”
Head coach Robert Saleh, left, of the New York Jets stands subsequent to offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur throughout a morning follow at Atlantic Well being Jets Coaching Heart on July 29, 2021, in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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Whereas LaFleur had the total assist of Saleh – they’d labored along with the San Francisco 49ers – some gamers took situation with their offensive coordinator’s course of.
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In response to The Athletic, some gamers thought LaFleur’s system was “needlessly difficult,” together with quarterback Zach Wilson. LaFleur reportedly adjusted his scheme to match Wilson’s capabilities after a poor rookie season.
However regardless of watering it down, Wilson nonetheless struggled and have become publicly annoyed. Naturally, so did the offense.
Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur of the New York Jets earlier than the Philadelphia Eagles recreation at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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In response to the report, second-year wideout Elijah Moore obtained right into a heated change with LaFleur after not being focused in the course of the Jets’ Week 6 matchup in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers, which in the end resulted in him requesting a commerce from the staff.
“Go f— your self” and “you suck,” had been among the many issues Moore reportedly shouted at LaFleur throughout a follow that adopted. He was despatched residence and shortly after requested a commerce.
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Whereas Mike LaFleur had the total assist of head coach Robert Saleh – they’d labored along with the <u>San Francisco 49ers</u> – some gamers took situation with their offensive coordinator’s course of.
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The difficulty resolved itself and in Week 12 in opposition to the Chicago Bears, Moore scored his first landing of the season off a 22-yard cross from Mike White – Wilson’s backup that seemingly stole the present and the assist of his teammates.
“I’m simply grateful I get to face up right here in the present day and be the individual that I do know I’m and contribute to a successful recreation. I’m actually simply blessed,” he mentioned after the sport.
Mike White of the New York Jets talks with offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur in the course of the Buffalo Payments recreation at Highmark Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York.
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The Jets will look to alter up their offense first with a brand new offensive coordinator. Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired by the Denver Broncos this season after simply 15 video games, reportedly interviewed with the Jets on Wednesday.
They can even should fill the positions of offensive line coach John Benton and huge receivers coach Miles Austin after their respective firings.
