The New York Jets are just the latest team that will reportedly show interest in Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head-coaching vacancy.
The Jets, who just capped off a disastrous 2-14 season with a 28-14 Week 17 loss to the New England Patriots, are in the market for a new head coach after Adam Gase was canned following Sunday’s loss.
And, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets are planning to request an interview with Smith, who figures to be one of the hottest candidates for vacancies this offseason after calling the plays for a Titans offense that has been one of the best in the NFL since Week 7 of last season.
Jets have put in a request to interview Colts' DC Matt Eberflus for their HC position, per source.
Jets also expected to request permission on Titans' OC Arthur Smith.
There will be more; this is a fluid, thorough and lengthy, process.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2021
This is the second team Smith has been linked to on Monday, as an earlier report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed that the Detroit Lions have already requested an interview with Smith.
Adding to that, the Lions, along with the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans, are also going to consider Smith for their openings, per a report on Sunday from Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo.
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