Nathaniel Hackett is in place to reprise his role as offensive coordinator of the Jets in 2024. The maligned play-caller has been the subject of considerable speculation this offseason, though, with New York reportedly seeking out a de facto replacement. 
Hackett had success alongside Aaron Rodgers as a non-play-calling offensive coordinator in Green Bay. He took his first head coaching opportunity with Denver in 2022, but that resulted in his firing before the campaign came to an end. The 44-year-old reunited with Rodgers in New York last season, but his performance guiding the Jets’ offense was met with criticism.
Head coach Robert Saleh was connected to exploring a hire to whom Hackett would cede at least some of his authority this winter, but to date no such move has been made. The latter feels he still has the support of the former, and that is also the case with respect to Rodgers. Healthy following his Week 1 Achilles tear, the future Hall of Famer provided a public endorsement of Hackett during an appearance on Mad Dog Sports Radio.
When asked by host Adam Schein why the Jets should trust Hackett, Rodgers replied, “Well, you should trust me and I trust Nathaniel. So, to me, that’s end of story. There’s been a lot of BS that’s been said out there. There’s a lot of things that have gone on the last couple years that he’s dealt with that I think he’s handled very professionally. And at the end of the day, I think you gotta trust his and my working relationship and the conversations that we have” (h/t ESPN’s Rich Cimini).
Saleh, Hackett and general manager Joe Douglas have faced questions about their job security, but the trio received a mulligan from owner Woody Johnson following a 2023 season in which Rodgers was sidelined for all but four snaps. The latter will be a central figure in New York’s ability to rebound this year, and Hackett too will receive plenty of attention as the season goes on. Cimini confirms the Jets sought out an experienced staffer, though he adds Hackett’s status as play-caller likely would have been safe in any case.
“We gotta believe in Nathaniel,” Rodgers added. “At the end of the day, his and my partnership is one that’s been fruitful in the past, and it’s gonna be fruitful again.”
If Rodgers is playing it won’t matter who the coordinator is, Rodgers will be the one calling plays.
Every time Rodgers talks he’s either upset or calling something BS or the Jets locker room BS or spreading false news.
He needs to visit a quiet place again, maybe with some meds
Didnt he go whack off in a cave in Montana for a week or something to “think”?
I really detest Rodgers. Rooting for him feels dirty
I’m with you 100%. I love so much of the team and have an easy time rooting for so much of it. But then there’s Rodgers and his whole one man circus and the stone cold mediocrity of Hackett.
Rodgers has a 7 ring ego with a one ring career.
There’s nothing mediocre about Hackett, the man completely sucks at his job
You detest that but didnt pedro drop a old man…
Rodgers rides in on his white stallion (or perhaps it’s green) and pulls Hackett’s chestnuts out of the fire. Looks like Douglas and Saleh will just have to start searching for a new “fall guy” to save their own butts.
probably a rainbow unicorn on the shroom stuff.
Dudes a bum just like Getsy
I love watching Aaron Rodgers play quarterback. I also trust him about as much as I trust a lawyer with a twitch eye.
HAAAAA ! “We should trust him ?” Thought u had to be smart to get into Cal Berkley. He believes every conspiracy theory out there. Why Robert Kennedy wanted him as VP. Maybe, too many blows to head, maybe a lil too much ayuasca, or just maybe he was always diva nutter. He always needs to be in spotlight, “Over here look @me !” Like how he backtracked some of his beliefs once they became public and he was pressed on it. Salah’s n Hackett’s jobs ride on Rogers’ back this season. Can’t believe they used to fit his n Favre’s egos in the same QB room.
A face plant would be glorious
I’d actually like to see Rodgers play some good football again. Not sure that’s going to happen, though.
Rodgers will play less than 11 games this year
Who else is already tired of Sharon Rodgers?
So he should keep his position because Rodgers likes him, not based on performance like every other member of an NFL team? What’s worse is the magnitude to which Rodgers’ ego reaches that he is so unabashed making comments like this without seeing (or caring) how he portrays himself. Sometime I think each time he opens his mouth he makes Gronkowski that much more sensible.