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Report: Frank Bush will be interim DC after Jets fire Gregg Williams

The Jets will name assistant head coach and inside linebackers coach Frank Bush as the interim defensive coordinator.

Shortly after firing defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, the Jets have found his replacement.

According to The Athletic’s Connor Hughes, the Jets will name assistant head coach and inside linebackers coach Frank Bush interim defensive coordinator with four games to go.

Bush was a defensive coordinator one other time in his 34-year coaching career. That came with the Houston Texans between 2009 and 2010. However, he was fired after two seasons, as Houston’s defense finished third-to-last in the NFL in total defense following the 2010 season.

Bush was also on Adam Gase’s staff in Miami as the assistant head coach and inside linebackers coach.

This all comes after Williams was fired for sending an all-out blitz in the closing moments of the Jets’ game against the Raiders on Sunday, leading to New York’s 12th loss of the season.

Jets personnel, specifically Marcus Maye, were highly critical of their former defensive coordinator for not putting them in a better situation to succeed. The Jets had the game won, but Williams took a big gamble by sending pressure.

We’ll see if Bush can make a difference as a defensive coordinator now with the season coming to a close in just a few weeks.

Jets DC Gregg Williams isn’t looking to leave New York this offseason

Gregg Williams is loving his time with the Jets and doesn’t want to leave the team for a head-coaching opportunity elsewhere.

Gregg Williams has made it clear that New York is where he wants to be.

Williams spoke to reporters on Friday and was asked if he would be interested in a head-coaching job if the opportunity presented itself this offseason. However, Williams stated that he is perfectly comfortable in his position as the Jets’ defensive coordinator.

“I love it here,” Williams said.

Williams has done a superb job with New York’s defense this season. His unit has been depleted by injuries beginning with the loss of starting inside linebacker Avery Williamson in August, but is still one of the better defenses in the league. New York is 19th in points allowed per game, seventh in total yards allowed, 15th in pass defense and second in run defense.

Williams has plenty of head coaching experience. Last season, he was the interim head coach for the Browns and was in the running to be the full-time coach before Cleveland decided to go with Freddie Kitchens. He also was the Bills head coach from 2001 to 2003.

Williams has latched onto the players he has spent coaching in 2019. The feeling is mutual, as all of the players love Williams’ competitive spirit and his ability to get the most out of his players.

Not much has gone right for the Jets in 2019, but the job done Williams has done with the defense stands out as one of the few bright spots. Adam Gase and company should feel fortunate that the veteran defensive play-caller has no desire to seek greener pastures.