The New York Jets feature an entirely new offensive coaching staff.

Not only did the team hire Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator, but he also made his own staff hires, tinkering with other roles.

One of the most fascinating hires the 64-year-old made was Seth Ryan, the Jets’ passing game coordinator.

The first thing that jumps off the page is that he is the son of beloved former Jets head coach Rex Ryan, and the grandson of Buddy Ryan, the Jets’ defensive line coach during their historic Super Bowl 3 victory that capped the 1969 season (January 1970).

That nugget alone generates headlines. However, given his background, he has the potential to really help modernize the Jets’ offense, particularly by integrating more quick passing.

This is something the Detroit Lions, his former team, relied heavily on.

Reich and Ryan look like a solid blend

Ryan, 31, spent the last five seasons on the Lions’ coaching staff as their assistant wide receivers coach (2021-24) and tight ends coach (2025). He worked under offensive mastermind Ben Johnson for his first four seasons in Detroit before Johnson became the Chicago Bears’ head coach.

Now, in New York, Ryan is looking to apply some of Johnson’s secret sauce to assist his veteran coordinator, Reich.

While the Jets’ decision to fire Tanner Engstrand after one season and hire Reich was highly questionable, as we broke down ad nauseam. There is no doubt that Reich has struggled to find NFL success for quite some time, and after a year out of the pros, it remains unclear what his system will look like in full.

The glass-half-full approach for Jets fans, though, is that Reich and Ryan complement each other very well.

Reich is the experienced mind leading the ship. A Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator who has had two head coaching jobs, the former Jets quarterback has been around the block.

Proven concepts — both modern and traditional

On the other hand, Ryan, 32, is a young innovator who worked on a coaching staff that developed one of the league’s most high-octane offenses.

Reich can rely on Ryan for new innovations to the system. Most importantly, they should look to integrate way more quick passes, as noted above, and our own Michael Nania dissected.

Looking ahead, Ryan could be Reich’s successor. Regardless of how strong the Jets’ offense looks under Reich, he is by no means their long-term solution at OC.

He is 64 years old and was seemingly closer to retirement than to an NFL return after the 2024 season, before agreeing to run old friend Aaron Glenn’s offense.

If the Jets’ passing attack is firing on all cylinders and Ryan looks like he could handle more responsibility while being well-liked internally, why can’t he succeed Reich either after his firing or retirement?

Ultimately, if the New York Jets’ offense looks more modernized in 2026, don’t be surprised if Seth Ryan has a big hand in assisting Frank Reich.