On Christmas Eve, New York Jets proprietor Woody Johnson knowledgeable the New York Post that Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh would return for the 2024 season. 4 days later, the overall supervisor and head coach did little to encourage confidence in his choice.
On “Thursday Evening Soccer,” the Browns embarrassed the Jets, successful 37-20 in a recreation that felt over by halftime. A lot of the blame for the lopsided loss falls squarely on Douglas and Saleh.
Following the lack of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a torn Achilles 4 snaps into the season, Douglas confirmed little interest in signing then-free agent Joe Flacco, who spent elements of three seasons with the Jets from 2020-2022. Cleveland’s veteran QB proved greater than able to main an offense Thursday, throwing for 297 yards within the first half and ending 19-of-29 for 309 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
A lot of New York’s offensive struggles this season have been attributed to the numerous accidents suffered on that aspect of the ball.
In the meantime, the Browns — who began their fourth quarterback of the season — performed towards the Jets with out their No. 1 extensive receiver (Amari Cooper), working again (Nick Chubb) and three high offensive tackles (Dawand Jones, Jedrick Wills, Jack Conklin). But Cleveland nonetheless torched New York’s top-tier protection, showcasing Browns GM Andrew Berry’s means to amass serviceable depth items and gems within the later rounds of drafts — a feat Douglas has struggled to perform.
On the heels of committing 14 penalties towards the Commanders in Week 16, the Jets — the most penalized team in the NFL — dedicated 12 versus the Browns. With the sport already getting into blowout territory after the primary two drives, New York’s protection seemingly gave up, permitting a number of breakaway runs that stemmed from halfhearted deal with makes an attempt.
When the clock expired, Saleh had his 18th double-digit loss in 50 video games as Jets HC.
Regardless of the lack of Saleh and Douglas to construct successful groups (they’re 17-33 and 26-56 as HC and GM, respectively), the Jets seem intent on working it again with them subsequent season. In addition to the probably addition of a receiving goal reverse extensive receiver Garrett Wilson and a revamping of the offensive line, New York will look much like this season’s workforce. An enormous exception, after all, is at quarterback.
In 2024, the Jets are seemingly hoping a 40-year-old Rodgers can repair the numerous points which have plagued the workforce this season. Fortunately for Saleh and Douglas, the four-time MVP believes in New York’s management and has routinely advocated for his or her return subsequent season.
The roles of Saleh and Douglas are protected — for now. After one other horrid efficiency, nonetheless, does this make sense?
