The worst job in skilled sports activities simply opened up. Any takers?
On Tuesday, the Jets fired basic supervisor Joe Douglas as they continued a large overhaul. In October, proprietor Woody Johnson fired former head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 begin.
Because the Jets employed Douglas in 2019, the franchise is tied for thirtieth in win proportion (.319) and final in factors per recreation (16.99), yards per recreation (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 liable for the Zach Wilson decide (No. 2 general) in 2021. He additionally traded for Aaron Rodgers in 2023, which has been a large 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 unbelievable 2022 draft, led by two-time All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner and huge receiver Garrett Wilson, he leaves his successor with an unsightly scenario.
“Undecided this will probably be a really fascinating job with no [quarterback], a messy cap scenario and your three younger stars … needing new offers,” wrote Barnwell.
Rodgers, 40, is below contract by 2025, though he might retire as an alternative of enjoying subsequent season. Neither state of affairs needs to be interesting to potential basic supervisor candidates.
If he performs, New York’s subsequent front-office chief will probably 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 basic supervisor should negotiate contracts for Wilson, Gardner and operating again Breece Corridor.
The offensive line, which Douglas poured appreciable assets 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 price metric and twenty seventh in run-block win price.
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 basic 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.
