Jets Rumors: NYJ Eye Dolphins' Darrell Bevell for OC Role After Mike LaFleur's Exit

The New York Jets are reportedly planning to discuss their offensive coordinator position with Miami Dolphins passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Bevell is among the names the Jets are considering as they search for a replacement for Mike LaFleur.

Bevell, 53, spent the 2022 season in Miami working under Mike McDaniel. He previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars. In both Detroit and Jacksonville, Bevell wound up serving as an interim head coach, compiling a 2-7 record.

While Bevell comes with a long track record of getting offensive coordinator jobs, his history of success is limited. Bevell's offenses have ranked top-10 in yards gained only three times in his 15 years as a coordinator. While he's had offenses ranked in the top 10 in points scored five times, four of those came during a period when the Seahawks had a historically great defense—leading to consistently strong field position.

Over his past five years as a coordinator, Bevell-led offenses have ranked no better than 12th in yards gained or 11th in scoring.

That's not exactly the type of track record that will give Jets fans much comfort in a turnaround. New York ranked at or near the bottom of the NFL in nearly every offensive category this season under LaFleur, with the team's failure in developing Zach Wilson into a starting quarterback playing the largest role.

Wilson's status heading into the 2023 season remains up in the air after he was benched in favor of Mike White. The 2021 first-round pick has two years remaining on his rookie deal, but it's possible (if not likely) the Jets simply decide to cut ties altogether this offseason.

Whoever winds up taking the Jets job will inherit some talent at receiver in Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore, along with an improving offensive line, but the quarterback spot is a huge concern.