Jets fire GM Douglas, setting stage for reboot
Jets fire GM Douglas, setting stage for reboot
The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas, the team announced Monday. The move comes after the Jets finished 4-13 this season, their fourth consecutive losing season.
Douglas was hired by the Jets in 2019 after spending the previous seven seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was tasked with rebuilding the Jets, who had not made the playoffs since 2010.
Douglas made some progress in his first two seasons, drafting players like quarterback Zach Wilson and wide receiver Elijah Moore. However, the Jets took a step back this season, finishing with their worst record since 2017.
Douglas' firing is the latest in a series of changes for the Jets.
The team also fired head coach Robert Saleh last month. The Jets are now in the process of hiring a new general manager and head coach.
The Jets are hoping that the new leadership can turn the team around and make them a contender in the AFC East.
What went wrong?
There are a number of reasons why the Jets have struggled in recent years.
One reason is that the team has not had a stable quarterback since Mark Sanchez left in 2012. Wilson has shown promise, but he has also been inconsistent.
Another reason for the Jets' struggles is that the team has not been able to build a strong defense. The Jets have allowed the most points in the NFL in each of the past two seasons.
The Jets also have a number of holes on their roster.
The team needs to add depth at wide receiver, tight end, and offensive line.
The Jets also need to improve their pass rush. The team has only 12 sacks this season, which is the fewest in the NFL.
What's next?
The Jets are now in the process of hiring a new general manager and head coach.
The new leadership will have a lot of work to do to turn the Jets around.
The Jets need to find a franchise quarterback, build a strong defense, and fill the holes on their roster.
