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Joe Douglas has done almost everything he’s promised to do in his three years as the Jets’ general manager. He tore down the team and restocked the talent. He found a young quarterback and then surrounded him with help. He’s kept hold of his prized financial flexibility so there can be more moves to come.
The one missing piece is the one that matters most. The Jets’ record since he arrived is still only 13-36. He knows the team he built needs to start winning.
He also knows it’s all up to Zach Wilson now.
The 22-year-old franchise quarterback really is the next step in the Jets’ evolution, and the linchpin holding Douglas’ plan in place. If Wilson is what the Jets think he is, they’ll be a playoff contender sooner than you think, and their dream of future championships will be alive and well.
If he’s not? There’s no way around it. There will be very dark days ahead.
So far, there is no reason to believe in the dark side….