T0mShane Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-gm-joe-douglas-entering-final-year-of-contract-with-no-extension-signed-prior-to-2024-season The New York Jets head into the 2024 season with a deep roster, a quarterback in Aaron Rodgers ready to prove he's fully back from last year's torn Achilles, and expectations as high as they've been in years. They also do so with general manager Joe Douglas in an increasingly unique position. Sources say Douglas, who signed with Gang Green to great fanfare in June of 2019, is entering the final year of his contract, a rare GM who did not sign an extension prior to his deal expiring. All sides are comfortable with this position, sources say. Douglas signed a six-year deal in 2019 and stocked the roster along the way, while also trading for Rodgers, a four-time MVP. But due in large part to Rodgers' Achilles injury last season, the Jets have not made the playoffs since the 2010 season. The personnel side has also steadily built up the talent including draft classes like 2022 when the Jets selected eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and Defensive Rookie of the Year Sauce Gardner. New York is a team ready to win, just like last year. If the Jets have the kind of season many are anticipating -- should Rodgers stay healthy and the defense plays like it is capable -- Douglas' situation likely takes care of itself This situation is not unprecedented, as Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is going into 2024 without a new contract. Rodgers has publicly and privately expressed optimism for this season, and head coach Robert Saleh has done the same with regards to Rodgers. "I think he's in a great place, I think he's -- not just mentally but physically -- he looks awesome," Saleh said on Sept. 5. For his part, Rodgers understands the landscape heading into Week 1's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. "If we win, the headline's going to be 'We're going to the Super Bowl.' If we lose, 'Same old Jets,' " Rodgers said. "So I think we need to get away from some of those outside themes and trust that the program, if it's good enough Week 1, it's good enough the rest of the season." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Unless the jets go 5-12 he will get a nice fat extension. Saleh could be out though, but knowing the jets if they dump saleh they would hire Ulbrich a Saleh clone. But away with all this negative stuff! 13-4 here we come! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hawk Posted September 8 Popular Post Share Posted September 8 JD may want to jump ship himself. There will be other fat money jobs at the end of the season, and he may not want to be Woody's guy. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 4 minutes ago, Beerfish said: 13-4 here we come! Only 13-4?! The Jets fans are the best strikes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Sign the Beast fr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 11 minutes ago, jeremy2020 said: Only 13-4?! The Jets fans are the best strikes again. I have admitted that I am a doomsayer, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 10 minutes ago, hawk said: JD may want to jump ship himself. There will be other fat money jobs at the end of the season, and he may not want to be Woody's guy. Maybe, but unless he starts stacking wins may not be as coveted as some feel he deserves to be. I’m rooting for him, but need some wins, just need some wins. No excuses, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Just now, Beerfish said: I have admitted that I am a doomsayer, You? GTFO!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhg1084 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 lol imagine they have a great season and then he walks as a free agent? Would be typical Jets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De-Jet-Erate/Duane Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 10 minutes ago, hawk said: JD may want to jump ship himself. There will be other fat money jobs at the end of the season, and he may not want to be Woody's guy. Like him or not I think he has done a good enough job for somebody else to give him a shot. You would think there has to be a better owner to work for. However I hope he stays with the J E T S !! Just don't screw up the hiring of Rodgers replacement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 This is day one of a fictional one-year contract. The only thing preventing a new contract would be the results of this season, and this season alone. If the Jets squeak into the playoffs or better, JD will be extended. If the Jets fail to make the playoffs, JD will be gone along with Saleh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymation Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 4 minutes ago, Beerfish said: I have admitted that I am a doomsayer, Don’t sell yourself short, you are a hell of a doomsayer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 30 minutes ago, hawk said: JD may want to jump ship himself. There will be other fat money jobs at the end of the season, and he may not want to be Woody's guy. Could you imagine we have a great season and then he ends up leaving? That would be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Um, we have know this forever. Why is this thread coming up today? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 This is shocking breaking news. I’m flummoxed 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetspenguin Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Um, we have know this forever. Why is this thread coming up today?The dis..... Sent from the FOREVER AND EVER Suicide Watch desk. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hawk Posted September 8 Popular Post Share Posted September 8 4 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: Could you imagine we have a great season and then he ends up leaving? That would be a nightmare. He has done his job, and done it well. If he does it would be no one's fault but Woodys. You do not let good people go into the season as a lame duck. 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 5 minutes ago, hawk said: He has done his job, and done it well. If he does it would be no one's fault but Woodys. You do not let good people go into the season as a lame duck. There are a fair amount of people that disagree with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 I get why but kind dumb to say well, it’s all on this one season THEN we’ll extend you for a long time. As if nothing before mattered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Only a few short months until JD gets extended for another 4 years 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 2 minutes ago, BigRy56 said: Only a few short months until JD gets extended for another 4 years And coach saleh as well. We will be in good hands for a long time in florham park!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 2 Times Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 I like the idea of givng him and Saleh one year extensions every season. Non stop feet to coals! They've already lost their hair, so no big deal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastMole Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 If you're asking me I think Douglas should be shown the door once the Jets are eliminated from the playoff picture. Hopefully he makes it to New Years. Douglas has had 0ne good draft and shows the only thing he is good at .......... spending the boss's money. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 If Woodhole the Johnson remains an idiot JD will get paid elsewhere. Maybe Mac or Idzik will come back and really build this team then Now those guys could really draft and make great FA signings. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 18 minutes ago, bicketybam said: There are a fair amount of people that disagree with this. I can't fix stupid. Sorry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreened Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Time to win or get out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doitny Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, The Crusher said: Maybe, but unless he starts stacking wins may not be as coveted as some feel he deserves to be. I’m rooting for him, but need some wins, just need some wins. No excuses, there are other reasons the GM doesnt get wins, like either the HC or the QB. i looked at many publications and listen to many NFL guys and everyone of them has this team as a top 10 roster which about half as a top 5 roster. if he gets fired and goes to a team with a QB he will get all the wins he needs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 He is pimping as we speak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 21 minutes ago, doitny said: there are other reasons the GM doesnt get wins, like either the HC or the QB. i looked at many publications and listen to many NFL guys and everyone of them has this team as a top 10 roster which about half as a top 5 roster. if he gets fired and goes to a team with a QB he will get all the wins he needs. Ok, fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, Beerfish said: Unless the jets go 5-12 he will get a nice fat extension. Saleh could be out though, but knowing the jets if they dump saleh they would hire Ulbrich a Saleh clone. But away with all this negative stuff! 13-4 here we come! Their careers should be absolutely handcuffed unless something completely outrageous happens. Anything different would just be mind-numbingly stupid. Here's hoping there's plenty of reason for them to both get big fat paydays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 As it should be, he’s been terribly mediocre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 26 minutes ago, doitny said: there are other reasons the GM doesnt get wins, like either the HC or the QB. i looked at many publications and listen to many NFL guys and everyone of them has this team as a top 10 roster which about half as a top 5 roster. if he gets fired and goes to a team with a QB he will get all the wins he needs. Except it's the GM's job to find those guys. So still the GM's fault if the team's failure is because of a repeated failure at the most important part of the job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 6 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: As it should be, he’s been terribly mediocre. It’s such a good think zach wilson was so bad, can you imagine how much money they’d pay him now? How much money did douglas save the jets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GangGreened Posted September 8 Popular Post Share Posted September 8 2 minutes ago, Bleedin Green said: Except it's the GM's job to find those guys. So still the GM's fault if the team's failure is because of a repeated failure at the most important part of the job. He hired the coach, he picked the bust QB. This take he should be retained now just because in year 5 he put together a good roster on paper with a very short window is insane. If the team fails this year, they can’t fire him fast enough. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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