The New York Jets' decision to fire general manager Joe Douglas has led many to react critically to the move.
No surprise.
The Jets left their GM as the team enters the bye week with a record of 3-8. While everything was clear for Douglas, considering New York's win-loss record and head coach Robert Saleh was released at the beginning of the year… some were still surprised at the timing.
There are a number of circumstances that favor such reactions. An important point: Douglas already had an expiring contract at the end of the season, so why? Additionally, others believe Douglas did a good job despite not finding an answer at the quarterback position.
These and other stories made headlines after the news broke.
A summary of national media reactions to Douglas' dismissal can be found below:
The New York Jets have been in a retreat in the dark all season.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII)
Joe Douglas this morning: |
— FanDuel (@FanDuel)
Is this the move to bring the Jets back? ?
– Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat)
In my years in the NFL, I've learned that all good teams come from the top. Owner, GM, HC are all on the same page, building the same culture and bringing in the players that fit your culture. We've seen it all these years in the Northeast, then KC, SF, just to name a few. This year we see…
– Tracy Wolfson (@tracywolfson)
The Jets can only begin head coach and GM interviews with candidates employed by other teams starting at the end of the regular season. So there's a slight edge for sure, but also… not really.
—Jonathan Jones (@jjones9)
Breaking news: The New York Jets have fired GM Joe Douglas
“It’s a major overhaul for the Jets in New York.”
– Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow)
Jets have changed a lot in just over a month… 😅
Dismissed HC Robert Saleh (Oct. 8)
Traded for WR Davante Adams (Oct. 24)
Fired GM Joe Douglas (November 19)1-6 record since Saleh's dismissal
– B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron)
The 2024 New York Jets are one of the biggest jokes in NFL history.
Everyone except Aaron Rodgers will be held accountable.
I guess Rodgers will be back next year and whoever replaces Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas will be ousted until Aaron disappears from the team.
— Zach Gelb (@ZachGelb)
“Whether Aaron did this or not, the reason everyone there is fired is because he was terrible.”
— joins in after the Jets fired GM Joe Douglas
— Herd with Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd)
The Jets are going all-in after missing the playoffs for the 29th straight year
– Pardon my opinion (@PardonMyTake)
The Jets: We have Aaron Rodgers!
NFL: How much did it cost?
Jets:
— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio)
The carnage of one of the most humiliating seasons in the world The story continues.
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny)
Joe Douglas drafted Garrett Wilson.
Joe Douglas designed Sauce Gardner.
Joe Douglas designed Breece Hall.
Joe Douglas drafted Will McDonald.
Joe Douglas drafted Braelon Allen.
Joe Douglas drafted Jermaine Johnson.
Joe Douglas designed Michael Carter II.And the Jets just fired him.
– Sam Block (@theblockspot)
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 fired GM Joe Douglas today as the team enters its bye week in Week 12. is without language:
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow)
Jets ranks under Joe Douglas (since 2019)
NFL ranking
Win pct .319 t-30th
Points per game 16.99 32
Yards per game 290.1 32
Points lead -636 32— nfl on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS)
“It just seems to be one bad decision after another.” And about the Jets' firing of general manager Joe Douglas.
— nfl on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS)
Jets fire GM Joe Douglas, six weeks after firing coach Robert Saleh. (Unfortunately for Jets fans, the owner can't be fired.)
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk)