Kliffhanger: My Campaign for Kliff Kingsbury as the Jets Next Offensive Coordinator

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Before I begin, I want to give a quick take on the Jets hiring their new defensive coordinator, Brian Duker, who was the Miami Dolphins’ pass game coordinator/secondary coach last season.

 I’m of the opinion that just because you don’t know someone, doesn’t mean they’re not any good; however, I thought there were more qualified candidates that they interviewed, such as Wink Martindale, Jim Leonhard, as a matter of fact, Sean McDermott is still out there--unless he decides to take some time off.

Nevertheless, this is who Aaron Glenn chose, and, in fact, he is familiar with him. Duker worked with Glenn when they were on the Detroit Lions staff from 2021-23, so perhaps he knows something we don’t or perhaps there’s at least some truth to the rumors that no one wants to work with Glenn, so he settled for Duker. Who knows? Anyway, from my understanding, Glenn is going to call the defensive plays, so it looks like Duker is more of a decoy or an apprentice at best. Now, on to the topic at hand.

They’re now searching for a new offensive coordinator after recently firing Tanner Engstram. They have completed five interviews, so far, and of the list of candidates, I saw two no-nos, one I’m vaguely familiar with, one I never heard of, and one I wouldn’t mind if they’re not able to get the one I would like them to hire, more on that in a little bit.

While Darrell Bevell and Greg Roman has had some success in the NFL, their offenses are too conservative, which is why I think the latter in particular was removed in Baltimore and most recently Los Angeles (Chargers).  I’m not a fan of  a conservative defense, but I despise a conservative offense.

I remember Ronald Curry mainly when he was a receivers coach for the Saints, and I’m not familiar with Lunda Wells at all. Frank Reich isn’t who I have in mind, but I wouldn’t mind him if they’re not able to get or if they’re not interested in hiring the guy I recommend: Kliff Kingsbury.

A disciple of the Air Raid Offense, Kingsbury will bring the life and energy that has been needed in the Jets offense for years. Along with a fast-paced passing game is a blend of the running game.

He would also be a perfect fit if the Jets were to trade for Kyler Murray. He coached Kyler in Arizona in the 2019-23, and Murray has had the most success with Kingsbury, in my opinion. As a quick side note, the last time the Cardinals made the playoffs was with Kingsbury as head coach.

He was instrumental in developing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who set the rookie record for most rushing yards by a rookie QB, won Offensive Rookie of the Year, was a Pro Bowler, and was one game away from the Super Bowl that season.

With the right players in place between free agency and the draft, bringing Kingsbury on board to run the offense would be one of, if not the best move for Aaron Glenn's staff.