Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Reports: Jets’ search heats up with interview requests

The New York Jets requested interviews with at least a half-dozen coordinators and other assistants as their coaching search intensified Monday, per multiple reports.

Offensive coordinators Arthur Smith (Steelers), Bobby Slowik (Texans) and Joe Brady (Bills), defensive coordinators Aaron Glenn (Lions) and Vance Joseph (Broncos), and quarterbacks coach Brian Griese (49ers) were candidates named in multiple reports.

The Jets (5-12) fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start this season and went 3-9 under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.

In addition, the Jets reportedly completed first interviews with former two-time head coach Ron Rivera and former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel.

Smith, 42, is in his first season with Pittsburgh after posting three consecutive 7-10 seasons as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2021-23.

Smith’s Steelers, who will visit the Baltimore Ravens for a wild-card game on Saturday night, finished the regular season ranked 16th in scoring (22.4 points per game) and 23rd in total offense (319.4 yards per game).

Slowik, 37, is in his second season with the Texans after working as an assistant for the 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan from 2017-22. The Texans were 19th in scoring (21.9) and 22nd in total offense (319.7).

Brady, 35, joined the Buffalo staff in 2022 and is in his first full season as the offensive coordinator. The Bills ranked second in scoring (30.9) and 10th in total offense (359.1).

Glenn, 52, has been the Lions’ DC since 2021. Detroit finished seventh in the league this season in scoring defense (20.1) and 20th in total defense (342.4).

Joseph, 52, compiled an 11-21 record in two seasons as head coach of the Broncos from 2017-18. In his second season as head coach Sean Payton’s DC in 2024, Denver finished third in scoring defense (18.3) and seventh in total defense (317.1).

Griese, 49, just finished his third season coaching the San Francisco quarterbacks. He was a QB in the league for 11 seasons with four teams from 1998-2008, earning one Pro Bowl selection.

–Field Level Media

Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik smiles before the game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Take 5: Titans candidates to replace Mike Vrabel

The Tennessee Titans find themselves in a precarious spot as they enter one of the more intriguing head coaching cycles in recent memory.

Mike Vrabel, who was fired Tuesday, took the team to three playoff appearances in six seasons, including an AFC Championship Game. The team could also be parting ways with franchise running back Derrick Henry, who is a pending free agent, and got to see quarterback Will Levis attempt 255 passes before injuries ended his rookie season.

Tennessee will also be competing in a coaching cycle that will include at minimum Washington, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Carolina and the Los Angeles Chargers.

How attractive the Titans’ situation is remains to be seen. Here are five candidates controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk and general manager Ran Carthon may consider to replace Vrabel.

5. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Fresh off leading the Wolverines to the national title on Monday, Harbaugh is expected to be heavily sought-after by several NFL teams. However, would the Titans be appealing? The Chargers, for example, have an established franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. Meanwhile, Washington would provide Harbaugh an opportunity to be close to his brother, John, in Baltimore without competing in the same conference.

4. Ben Johnson, Lions OC
Johnson, 37, is one of the hottest names in the NFL coaching circle after leading Detroit’s offense for the past two seasons. He’s expected to interview for multiple openings this offseason and like Harbaugh, Tennessee will likely have to compete with potentially more attractive suitors if the Titans go after Johnson. With Levis showing potential in his first partial NFL season, bringing in a coach who can aid in his development will be a priority — whether that’s a head coach or an offensive coordinator.

3. Frank Smith, Dolphins OC
Coach Mike McDaniel calls the plays for the Dolphins, but Smith is considered another rising offensive mind. Miami led the league in total yards during the regular season and finished second in scoring. Smith, 42, has already been contacted for a potential interview with the Panthers. He broke into the NFL as an assistant for Sean Payton in New Orleans in 2010 and has spent time with the Bears, Raiders and Chargers before joining McDaniel’s staff last year.

2. Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC
As a highly respected coordinator with previous NFL head coaching experience, Quinn is also expected to draw interest from several teams. That includes the Panthers, Chargers and Commanders, who reportedly already have plans to interview Quinn at the end of next week. The 53-year-old led the Falcons to a Super Bowl in five-plus seasons as Atlanta’s coach, and Quinn could be viewed as the best fit to quickly return the Titans to competitive status in the AFC South.

1. Bobby Slowik, Texans OC
Carthon worked in San Francisco’s front office when Slowik was on the 49ers’ staff under coach Kyle Shanahan. Slowik moved to Houston with new Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, and has been credited with aiding the immediate success of rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Slowik, 36, has only one year of play-calling experience under his belt, but Houston did win the AFC South with Stroud throwing for 23 touchdowns against just five interceptions.

–Field Level Media