“Aaron Rodgers next?” – Jets parting ways with GM Joe Douglas a month after letting go of HC Robert Saleh has fans losing it
New York Jets parted ways with GM Joe Douglas one month after letting go of Robert Saleh in a move that cleans the upper management.
GM Joe Douglas is the next to get the boot as Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets continue to struggle (Image via Imago/X)
After the New York Jets lost to the Indianapolis Colts, Aaron Rodgers and his teammates were left with a 1% mathematical chance of making it to the playoffs. Not the result they were hoping for entering this season. That meant head coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas among others were on the hot seat.
Ever since Aaron Rodgers joined the team, the only goal was to contend for a Super Bowl. To aid it, his favorite offensive coordinator and favorite players came in. The idea behind it was that the four-time league MVP would use his experience and elite play to elevate the rest of the squad.
After missing last season, there was optimism that Rodgers was going to lead a dominant squad. But a few losses in and Robert Saleh was escorted out of the building. But even after that, the team did not improve as they lost five games winning one.
With the losing mentality going back a few years, owner Woody Johnson probably decided to clean house. He took a decision that reached the ears of ESPN’s Adam Schefter who then revealed it on his X account earlier today.
More change in New York: Jets now have fired GM Joe Douglas, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2024
Last month, head coach Robert Saleh. Now, Douglas.
It’s a complete reboot for the Jets. pic.twitter.com/gmjl5PIQPb
If anything, they are completely rebooting the leadership they had in place for some time. Woody Johnson might have had enough and preferred to head into next year with a clean slate. However, that slate still has Rodgers and his friends on the team, which fans could not wrap their heads around.
Fans cannot understand Jets decisions after Joe Douglas firing
As those very football fans have noticed that four of Joe Douglas‘ draft picks have turned out to be studs. Garrett Wilson, Quinnen Williams, Breece Hall and Sauce Gardner. On top of that, his pick this season was another big win. Fans also noticed that Douglas did everything he could to bring in the players Aaron Rodgers wanted.
Despite all of that this news did not sit well with fans. Most people on social media asked questions rather than just react to this news. Check out some of those reactions below.
Aaron Rodgers next??
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) November 19, 2024
Does this make it official??
— Ryan Fitzpatrick (@FitzMagic_14) November 19, 2024
We have our first player/coach/GM in league history??!!?!? https://t.co/5PQO2ttbz6
when will aaron rodgers get fired? https://t.co/zufprXlGQH
— shane (@pickensbetta) November 19, 2024
Laughing stock
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) November 19, 2024
Everyone but the problem is getting fired lmao
— Geek (@GeekDaFreakkkkk) November 19, 2024
So what happens when the new GM and HC realize they have 40 year old Aaron Rodgers next year?
— Kyle (@ImKyleMangum) November 19, 2024
Aaron Rodgers tenure as a Jet ✈️
— Geek (@GeekDaFreakkkkk) November 19, 2024
3 Snaps played his first season ?
Cancer to the locker room and media ?
Bring all of his terrible teammates with him ?
Play like shit and get everyone fired ?
Worse than Zach Wilson?!
He did everything Rodgers told him to do lmao ARod really out here costing everybody’s jobs
— TatumsWrld (@wrldoftatum) November 19, 2024
Everything rode on rodgers and he got them fired before his 12th game
— Jdog (@jlove10watson09) November 19, 2024
How Woody Johnson will take the New York Jets forward is unknown. But heading into next season, the new GM will have a tough task of signing players, as a lot of players currently will be without contracts. Keeping them will be one task, but attracting free agents will be a lot harder considering the turmoil the organization will be in.
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