NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer has told the New York Jets that he will not return next season after six years as the team’s offensive coordinator.
In a statement released by the team Tuesday night, Schottenheimer says he made the decision “after much thought and consideration.” Schottenheimer, the son of former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, has been highly criticized for the Jets’ inconsistencies on an offensive unit that ranked 25th overall and for quarterback Mark Sanchez not progressing in his third year.
Coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum said last week after the team failed to make the playoffs that they expected Schottenheimer back unless he got a head coaching job.
Schottenheimer interviewed for Jacksonville’s job, which went to Mike Mularkey.
Offensive line coach Bill Callahan is also not expected back.
