"Reich was hired Wednesday by Glenn as the Jets' offensive coordinator 30 years after they played together on New York's 1-15 team. The former NFL and Stanford head coach replaces Tanner Engstrand, who agreed to part ways with the team last week after one year running the Jets' offense during a 3-14 season. Amid a major coaching staff shakeup this offseason, the 64-year-old Reich gives Glenn an experienced play caller and veteran presence on the offensive side of the ball."
"The team hired first-time defensive coordinator Brian Duker last week to replace Steve Wilks, who was fired with three weeks left in the season. Reich met in person with Glenn and the Jets on Tuesday after the team also sat down with Darrell Bevell and Greg Roman, other finalists for the job. The team had video meetings last week with all three candidates, as well as with Ronald Curry and Lunda Wells."
"He's lived this game from every angle as a quarterback in this league and as a coach who's led offenses at the highest level, Glenn said. He is unique in his ability to see the game for what it is right now and adapt when appropriate. Frank understands offense and how to utilize the strengths of players. I am looking forward to how he will help this team have success."
Frank Reich was hired as the New York Jets' offensive coordinator, reuniting him with head coach Aaron Glenn 30 years after they played together on the 1996 1-15 Jets. Reich replaces Tanner Engstrand after a 3-14 season and arrives amid a broad coaching staff shakeup that included hiring Brian Duker as defensive coordinator to replace Steve Wilks. Reich served as Stanford's interim coach last season, going 4-8 while working as a senior adviser, and previously was an NFL head coach in Indianapolis and Carolina. Reich played 14 NFL seasons as a quarterback. Glenn praised Reich's experience, creativity, adaptability and ability to utilize players' strengths.
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