Jets Called 'Worst Franchise In Sports' After Coaching Search Decision
11/25/2024 03:14 PM
The Jets are going to Jets, right?
As New York's beleaguered football franchise continues its search for a new head coach and general manager after firing Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas in-season, it appears the franchise is turning to former GM Mike Tannenbaum to help lead the way.
Per Adam Schefter of ESPN: "Jets are retaining The 33rd Team to support them on their upcoming general manager and head coaching searches. Former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and Vikings general manager Rick Spielman will lead the project for the NFL Technology and Media company." Noting, "The 33rd Team will provide its data analysis and experience to assist the Jets in their search for new leadership."
This drew groans from around the football world. Including from The Ringer's Sean Fennessey, who pointed out: "Hiring the GM you fired to hire your next GM. Can't make it up. Worst franchise in professional sports."
Hiring the GM you fired to hire your next GM. Can't make it up. Worst franchise in professional sports. https://t.co/prSz2gJsqO
— Sean Fennessey (@SeanFennessey) November 25, 2024
Others agreed.
"I see this in business," Bill Gurley replied. "'Hire your replacement.' Uggh. No way that is optimal."
"We are destined to be cursed," a fan said.
"The GM who last won a playoff game for the Jets…" another commented.
"Not a good year for Football in Jersey."
"Just think in 2-3 years maybe Joe Douglas can assist as well," another user posted.
"Woody is making Dolan and the Wilpons look competent right now," a New Yorker claimed.
Clearly, Jets owner Woody Johnson is going to do things his way before likely returning to his ambassadorship under the Trump administration in the president-elect's second term.
For the sake of long-suffering Jets fans everywhere, let's hope it works out.
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