The worst job in skilled sports activities simply opened up. Any takers?
On Tuesday, the Jets fired common supervisor Joe Douglas as they continued an enormous overhaul. In October, proprietor Woody Johnson fired former head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 begin.
For the reason that Jets employed Douglas in 2019, the franchise is tied for thirtieth in win proportion (.319) and final in factors per sport (16.99), yards per sport (290.1) and level differential (-636).
Arguably, Douglas’ downfall was, as NFL insider Jonathan Jones wrote, the truth that “he by no means found out the quarterback place.”
He inherited Sam Darnold as his beginning quarterback however was chargeable for the Zach Wilson choose (No. 2 total) in 2021. He additionally traded for Aaron Rodgers in 2023, which has been an enormous flop.
ESPN’s Invoice Barnwell famous that whereas Douglas deserves credit score for buying and selling former security Jamal Adams to the Seahawks in 2020 for 3 picks (two firsts) and a incredible 2022 draft, led by two-time All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner and broad receiver Garrett Wilson, he leaves his successor with an unpleasant state of affairs.
“Undecided this shall be a really fascinating job with no [quarterback], a messy cap state of affairs and your three younger stars … needing new offers,” wrote Barnwell.
Rodgers, 40, is underneath contract by way of 2025, though he might retire as a substitute of enjoying subsequent season. Neither situation must be interesting to potential common supervisor candidates.
If he performs, New York’s subsequent front-office chief shall be caught with a quarterback who retired former guard Kyle Lengthy described as “checked out” on Tuesday morning.
Ought to Rodgers retire, the Jets might want to discover a quarterback, whether or not by way of the draft, free company or commerce.
Barnwell reminded that the franchise’s subsequent common supervisor should negotiate contracts for Wilson, Gardner and operating again Breece Corridor.
The offensive line, which Douglas poured appreciable sources into, additionally wants retooling. Rodgers has been sacked 26 occasions, tied for the eighth most within the league. (h/t Pro Football Focus) The unit ranks twenty first in ESPN’s pass-block win fee metric and twenty seventh in run-block win fee.
WR Davante Adams, who has 26 receptions, 278 yards and one landing in 5 video games with the Jets, has a cap number of $38.3 million in 2025 and 2026.
Oh, and the following common supervisor should discover a head coach.
Whoever Johnson hires may have their plate full. Any potential candidate ought to learn the job description earlier than making use of.
