The Facts: Chan Gailey will be running the New York Jets' offense under new coach Todd Bowles. The Jets hired Gailey as their offensive coordinator Tuesday, a move that had been expected since Bowles became head coach last Wednesday.

Diehards Line: The 63-year-old Gailey was out of football the last two seasons after being fired as Buffalo's coach following the 2012 season. But Bowles targeted Gailey early to be a part of his staff, which is beginning to take shape. Gailey, who replaces Marty Mornhinweg, has previously served as the offensive coordinator under Dan Reeves in Denver, Bill Cowher in Pittsburgh, Dave Wannstedt in Miami and Herm Edwards in Kansas City. In a telephone interview with The Associated Press last week, Cowher said Gailey would provide Bowles with an experienced former NFL head coach he can lean on and a versatile offensive mind who isn't "married" to a system. One of Gailey's primary tasks will be to try to upgrade the offense - which finished 22nd overall - and help determine whether Geno Smith can be the team's starting quarterback. Smith struggled throughout his second season, but Gailey has had success over the years getting production out of his quarterbacks, including Kordell Stewart in Pittsburgh, Jay Fiedler in Miami and Ryan Fitzpatrick in Buffalo.