Jets may need to start considering Seth Ryan as a Frank Reich replacement

It feels like every time you open up social media, there's a new stat displaying just how inept the New York Jets offense has been under Frank Reich through the first six weeks of the season. Their opener against the Tennessee Titans, at this point, feels like fool's gold.

For example, The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt shared that the Jets have found a way to be the worst offense in the NFL when in opponents' territory. They have an Expected Points Added of -30.58 when they get past the 50-yard line. How could that be anything but situational playcalling?

The Jets aren't going to find a new offensive coordinator off the street midseason, nor are they even likely to fire Reich. But what they could do is hand off play-calling duties to someone they already have on staff, and passing game coordinator Seth Ryan may be the ideal option.

New York Jets could turn to Seth Ryan as offensive play caller

The Jets' offensive coaching staff doesn't have many options in terms of experienced offensive play-callers. Quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave was an offensive coordinator once upon a time, but it's been almost eight years since he last had control of the play sheet.

If Aaron Glenn's back is against the wall and he needs some sort of spark to reignite his offense, handing things off to Ryan may be the way to go. He may not have the experience, but his past experience may make him the more exciting, high-upside option.

Ryan cut his teeth as an assistant coach with the Detroit Lions, learning under the likes of then-offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Yes, so did ex-offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, but as a Ryan, Seth may have what it takes to succeed as a coach in New York.

Regardless, at this point, it's starting to feel like anything is better than what Reich is putting out on the field.

Frank Reich is quickly losing the faith of New York Jets fans

It's starting to feel like Reich doesn't know how to use the players at his disposal. Jet X Factor's Connor Long shared the stark difference in Geno Smith's passing splits from this past weekend's game in New England.

On Smith's seven passing attempts coming off of play-action, he was 7-for-7 for 126 yards, including the 48-yard touchdown bomb to Omar Cooper Jr. Without it, Smith was 13-of-23 for 126 yards, threw his first interception of the season, and had a passer rating of 53.9.

For whatever reason, the veteran play-caller only used play-action on 21.2% of his play calls. If it was working so well, why go away from it?

Reich just seems to be a bit out of touch with what he's working with, and if this offensive futility keeps up, Glenn would be justified in making a change. It could end up saving his job.

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