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Frank Reich

Offensive Coordinator, New York Jets

Offensive CoordinatorNew · ex-Stanford

Calling plays for NYJ since 2026

Play-calling authority

88%

The former Colts and Panthers head coach runs the offense while HC Aaron Glenn calls the defense ('play-calling is my superpower'). A clear, uncontested designation, though it's a brand-new pairing after a major staff purge.

Tendencies

PaceProjected mid-pack; Reich sprinkles situational no-huddle but isn't a speed merchant
Early downsCareer-balanced — preaches run-pass balance and QB-fit structure; near-neutral PROE expected
Target treeSpreads it around: RBs earned a ~21% target share across his Colts/Panthers years; alpha WR volume likely dips
SlotNo historical slot funnel — underneath volume routes to RBs and TEs in his West Coast structure
MotionOlder-school profile; league-average-at-best motion versus the Shanahan-tree peers
Red zoneTE-friendly in close (Ebron's 13-TD 2018); downhill inside-zone and duo at the goal line
AlsoHeavy 11-personnel history (top-3 rates), quick-rhythm timing passing with defined roles
Who benefitsPass-catching RBs (Breece Hall), red-zone TEs, timing-route WRs; target-hog alphas lose share

Based on: 2018-22 Colts / 2023 Panthers sample — hasn't called in the NFL since 2023

Career

  1. New York JetsOffensive Coordinator2026–
    Called playsReturned to the NFL; the Jets' 12th caller in 16 years
  2. StanfordInterim Head Coach2025
    Called playsOne-year deal under GM Andrew Luck; most wins since 2020
  3. Carolina PanthersHead Coach2023
    Called playsFired after a 1-10 start
  4. Indianapolis ColtsHead Coach2018–2022
    Called playsTwo playoff berths; fired during 2022
  5. Philadelphia EaglesOffensive Coordinator2016–2017
    Super Bowl LII champions; Pederson called plays
  6. San Diego ChargersOffensive Coordinator2014–2015
    Called playsPromoted from QB coach

Based on press coverage and public perception. Updated July 9, 2026.