Firing Joe Douglas was the suitable transfer for the Jets, and Aaron Rodgers must be subsequent

The Jets lastly made a wise transfer on Tuesday by firing normal supervisor Joe Douglas. An architect of the group’s present demise, Douglas was prepared to scapegoat coaches, gamers, everybody in his orbit in an effort to cowl up his personal colossal errors in draft and free company.

New York is sort of able to usher in a brand new rebuilding period, however first they must face their ultimate boss and ship Aaron Rodgers packing as nicely.

This experiment has been an utter catastrophe for the Jets. The group was so determined for a quick-hit Tremendous Bowl run that they had been fairly actually prepared to tear down every thing in service of Rodgers and his whims. From shaping the offensive roster to Rodgers’ liking, hiring his pal as offensive coordinator, and firing head coach Robert Saleh — it’s all been about catering to the 40-year-old quarterback.

That may be nice if it labored, however as a substitute it’s been such a nightmare that the Jets have regressed to lows beforehand thought unattainable.

A scarcity of explosive performs, boring quarterback play, an absence of a run-pass steadiness — all of that is both instantly, or not directly attributable to Rodgers. On paper he may not appear to be he’s been horrible statistically, however watch the Jets and also you’ll see a group so nervous about holding Rodgers completely satisfied that he’s one other section of the sport that wants administration.

If this group needs to maneuver ahead they’ve to tug off the Band-Help. No person who’s a reliable or gifted normal supervisor or coach would threat their very own future by being saddled with Rodgers. It’s like inheriting a home, however it’s haunted, and it’s a must to spend three nights in it first — besides the ghost is listening to whale intercourse sounds to heal his ligaments, and you retain listening to Jordan Peterson podcasts echoing out of your bathroom.

The largest boon could be if Rodgers decides to retire, however even when he doesn’t then anybody coming in must have the liberty to designate No. 8 as a post-June 1 lower, regaining some wage cap area and flushing this entire fetid period down the bathroom.

If the Jets aren’t prepared to do that, if they’re dead-set on transferring ahead with Rodgers at quarterback, then they threat extending this error from a couple of years, into dooming the franchise for a decade. That’s not hyperbole, as a result of holding Rodgers would imply bending to his whim at GM and head coach too, and lord solely is aware of who he’ll hand choose behind closed doorways to guide this group.

The Jets have a option to make as quickly as this season ends. They will both be good about this, or monumentally silly. This group doesn’t want to be held hostage by Rodgers. It may not really feel prefer it, however they nonetheless have management — and followers of this franchise deserve a lot greater than what they’ve been given.

If which means being trashed on Pat McAfee for some time, so be it — as a result of changing into a reliable soccer group is way more vital.