'Gives Us a Voice!' Rodgers Reveals Truth About Jets Coach Move

The New York Jets will look to turn their season around on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills.

After beginning the season 2-3, owner Woody Johnson made the decision to fire coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday after over three years with the team. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich didn't waste much time in his new position, as he decided to demote offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and give play-calling duties to passing game coordinator Todd Downing.

Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers had only positive things to say about Downing earlier in the week after the move.

"I love Todd, and he is a great dude," Rodgers said. "He is phenomenal quarterbacks coach, and I have told him that several times. He is deliberate with drills, and he brings the right mindset to the room. He gives a voice to me and Tyrod in the room. It has been a really good working relationship. I am excited to get to work."

Backup quarterback Tyron Taylor also had nothing but praise for Downing.

"I just met him when I signed this past spring, but we have already connected," Taylor said. "I have nothing but respect for him. I think he has a great feel for what the room likes and has a good pulse on the offense obviously being in his second year with it. We are very comfortable with him."

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Downing called offensive plays for the Tennessee Titans during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. In 2021, the Titans went 12-5 and earned the top seed in the AFC.