Episode 2,292 - Meet the New OC: Tanner Engstrand w/Dave Birkett

Scott Mason talks with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press about the Jets' new offensive coordinator and former Detroit Lions passing game coordinator, Tanner Engstrand! Dave discusses: -Engstrand's early years in the college ranks and XFL -How he made it to the Lions and what the team was like when he arrived -His rise up the chain in Detroit -What his responsibilities were with the Lions' offense -Jared Goff's thoughts on him -Signs last year that he might be headed for an OC job sooner rather than later -Why he wasn't given the Lions' offensive coordinator job after Ben Johnson left for Chicago -The reason he didn't wind up joining Johnson's staff with the Bears -Whether he's the right guy to help Aaron Glenn transform the Jets' offense -Some bonus intel on new Gang Green offensive line coach Steve Heiden and more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices