Jets let RB Coach Taylor Embree Walk, Names for Replacement Emerge

The Jets are parting ways with running backs coach Taylor Embree after two years at the position for Gang Green.  The team has already met with former running back and running backs coach Duce Staley and intends to meet with Titans running backs coach Tony Dews.

The Jets are interviewing Tony Dews for their now-vacant RB-coach position, per colleague @TDavenport_NFL. Dews coached TEs last season for the #Titans, but he was their RBs coach prior to that. Former Panthers RBs coach Duce Staley also has been linked to the position. Taylor…

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) January 23, 2024

There was no known vacancy when the Staley’s name began to surface but that is clearly no longer the case as Connor Hughes reported.

Some fans may remember Embree as the coach former running back Michael Carter was seen screaming at on the sidelines earlier this year.

Michael Carter upset at #Jets RB coach Taylor Embree on the sideline.

A lot of frustration on offense today. pic.twitter.com/PgIzq3pjSX

— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) September 24, 2023

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