In 2006, he became offensive coordinator for the New York Jets and, in early 2007, Schottenheimer's name was floated around as being a possible replacement for the departed Nick Saban as the Miami Dolphins head coach.
In 2006, Schottenheimer took on the role of offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, and by early 2007, his name was being mentioned as a potential replacement for Nick Saban as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.