The New York Jets’ transformation has started from the sideline to the front office this season. Former general manager Joe Douglas was one of the casualties of an unexpected season.
The Jets fired Douglas after the team’s Week 11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, marking his second firing of the season. After head coach Robert Saleh was fired Clearly, Douglas took the news in stride.
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New York Jets General Manager Joe Douglas speaks at a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. In Indianapolis on February 2, September 28, 2024. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
NFL executive close to former Jets GM says The Athletic Douglas feels some “relief” from team owner Woody Johnson’s decision, executives told the outlet Douglas went fishing off the Jersey shore to recalibrate and refresh after a long, difficult season.
“It was the happiest he had heard him in a long time,” the executive said.
Douglas came into the Jets’ organization before the start of the 2019 season. New York is coming off a 4-12 season with Todd Bowles as head coach and is still in the midst of a playoff drought.
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New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. New Jersey on August 8, September 26, 2023. (Robert Deutch-USA Today Sports)
The first season was interesting, Adam Gase was hired as head coach while Sam Darnold started his season under center. The Jets started the year 0-4 but salvaged a 7-9 season, but the team still missed the playoffs.
It was chaotic from there. New York went from Darnold to Zach Wilson to Aaron Rodgers as starting quarterback. Gase had two seasons in New York before Robert Saleh replaced him.
New York has not made the playoffs in any season with Douglas as GM. The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010, making it their second consecutive AFC Championship Game at that time.
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson walks the field before a game against San Francisco. 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on September 9, 9 Nov 2024. (Darren Yamashita-Imagn Photo)
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It appears the Jets are preparing for another change as they begin their offseason.
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