Jimmy Raye
| Position: | Running Backs |
| Jets Seasons: | 5 |
| NFL Coaching seasons: | 32 |
| Age: | 62 |
Raye rejoined the Jets following two seasons as the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders. He brings 29 years of NFL coaching experience, and previously spent two seasons with the Jets, adding the title of assistant head coach in 2003 after serving as senior offensive assistant in 2002. Raye has served as an NFL offensive coordinator for 11 seasons and on six separate occasions, with the Rams (twice - 1983-84, 1991), Tampa Bay (1985-86), New England (1990), Kansas City (1998-2000), Washington (2001) and the Raiders (2004-2005). Raye was a standout quarterback for the Michigan State Spartans (1965-67) and led the Spartans to two Big Ten titles and the 1966 Rose Bowl. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and switched to defensive back in the NFL, playing for the Rams before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1969. The Fayetteville, NC native began his coaching career in 1971 at his alma mater, Michigan State, where he stayed for five years (1971-75). He served a brief stint at Wyoming in 1976 before moving to the NFL ranks, beginning with San Francisco (1977), Detroit (1977-79), Atlanta (1980-82, 1987-89), the L.A. Rams (1983-84, 1991), Tampa Bay (1985-86) and New England (1990). His son, Jimmy III, currently serves as the San Diego Chargers director of college scouting.
