Jets are 3-8 & season continues to be a nightmare as GM Joe Douglas has been fired

The New York Jets’ nightmare season has reached a new low, as general manager Joe Douglas has been fired after a disastrous 3-8 start to the season. The firing of Douglas comes just weeks after the team parted ways with head coach Robert Saleh, marking a complete overhaul of the team’s leadership amid growing frustration from fans and ownership alike.

Douglas, who was hired in 2019, had been tasked with rebuilding the franchise into a perennial contender. Despite some early optimism, his tenure was marred by questionable draft picks, inconsistent free-agent signings, and a failure to resolve the team’s longstanding quarterback issues. The acquisition of veteran QB Aaron Rodgers was meant to be the turning point this season, but his season-ending injury in Week 1 sent the team into a tailspin from which they’ve yet to recover.

Owner Woody Johnson reportedly made the decision to fire Douglas after a string of embarrassing losses and public outcry over the team’s inability to compete. Interim leadership is expected to take over in the front office while the search for a permanent GM begins.

The Jets’ struggles on the field have only been compounded by locker room unrest, poor offensive performances, and a defense that has been unable to carry the team as hoped. With a dismal 3-8 record, the Jets’ playoff hopes are all but extinguished, and the focus has shifted to the future.

This move signals a clean slate for the organization, but it also raises questions about the long-term stability of the franchise. For fans who have endured years of disappointment, the firing of Douglas may provide some hope—though it remains to be seen if the team can

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