The line's struggles intensified by center Nick Mangold's early-season absence certainly could have affected offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's playcalling.

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He left the offense mostly to former coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, but got involved a bit during Schottenheimer's last season with the Jets in 2011.

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Louis Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, son of former Kansas City, Washington and San Diego coach Marty, worked for his father in three different cities before moving on.

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