FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike Westhoff is trying to rebuild the New York Jets’ special teams unit after losing several key players, including the kicker, long snapper and special teams ace.
Westhoff tells The Associated Press he is probably facing the biggest challenge of all the Jets’ coaches this season. Still, the 62-year-old special teams coordinator insists he’s confident his unit will again be one of the league’s best.
The biggest question Westhoff faces might be whether Nick Folk will be able to replace kicker Jay Feely, who signed with Arizona. There’s also the issue of whether untested Tanner Purdum can take over for the reliable James Dearth as the long snapper.
Westhoff also says wide receiver David Clowney is being groomed as the team’s gunner.
