Frank Reich named Jets offensive coordinator
According to ESPN, the Jets have found their new offensive coordinator. This is Frank Reich, who therefore takes the place of Tanner Engstrand who was sacked a week ago. And his experience as head coach at the Colts and then at the Panthers will not be too much for him in the New York doldrums. Since taking the job, Aaron Glenn has already fired nine assistants. And in 16 years, Reich will be the 12th person in charge of offensive calling. But for Glenn, his new 64-year-old assistant is an ideal profile.
“Frank has a rare combination of experience, creativity and calmness,” he commented. “He knows the game in all its aspects since he was a quarterback and led attacks as a coach at the highest level. »
With an attack that finished 29th in scoring and total yards, Frank Reich will indeed have to use his imagination.
Cardinals offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett
After naming Mike LaFleur as head coach, the Cardinals announced they have hired Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator. His career in the NFL is rather mixed. After an initial experience with Mike’s brother, Matt, in Green Bay, Hackett completely screwed up as the Broncos’ head coach. The continuation with the Jets as coordinator of Robert Saleh also turned into a fiasco after two years. So see.
At the same time, Arizona requested to meet Charlie Bullen (linebackers coach, Giants) and Aubrey Pleasant (assistant HC/pass defense coordinator, Rams) for the defensive coordinator position.
Steelers hire Brian Angelichio (offensive coordinator) and Joe Whitt Jr (assistant)
The Steelers announce that they have chosen their new offensive coordinator. This is Brian Angelichio, previously tight ends coach in Minnesota. If Mike McCarthy (head coach) is going to keep calling plays, this position remains very important. And the two men already know each other since Angelichio already held his Vikings position with McCarthy’s Packers.
At the same time, the new Pittsburgh coach brought in another of his trusted men, Joe Whitt Jr (ex-DC, Commanders). The latter was hired as assistant head coach/second coach, a position he already held in Green Bay with McCarthy.
Robert Spillane (Patriots) confident about his participation in the Super Bowl
Robert Spillane (LB, Patriots) has been bothered by his ankle since the end of the regular season. And during the AFC game against Denver, his injury worsened. But according to PFT, the linebacker is confident about his participation in the Super Bowl. And this even if he didn’t train last week. Spillane is an important player for Mike Vrabel. It remains to be seen his status on the injury report this week.
Mike MacDonald (Seahawks) confident about Sam Darnold’s injury
Sam Darnold (QB, Seahawks) has been affected by an oblique muscle since the start of the playoffs. So far, this injury has not prevented him from participating fully in his team’s success. And if he was limited in training last week, his coach Mike MacDonald was not very worried at the press conference.
“We’ll see today. It’s getting better every day. Some more than others,” he explained as reported by PFT. “He is in a very good situation. He is very confident in any case. We’ll see today. I’m not sure of its charge yet. »
The lights therefore seem to be green for participation in the Super Bowl.
Patriots: things are going well for Drake Maye too
Limited in training last week for right shoulder pain, Drake Maye (QB, Patriots) is doing better. On Wednesday, he took all the snaps with the starters during the 1.5-hour practice, according to ESPN.
He was therefore naturally listed as a normal participant in training.
