Eagles' Joe Douglas Reportedly Turned Down the Jets GM Job
By Michael Luciano
The Adam Gase era appears to be going swimmingly in New York.
After firing Mike Maccagnan despite letting him spend the money in free agency and making all the draft picks, the Jets had been operating under the assumption that Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas was lined up to be the next. However, Douglas has reportedly turned down the GM job.
Bad news Jets fans: As of *right now*, Joe Douglas turned the Jets down. It ONLY came down to money.
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) June 5, 2019
Maybe cheap Jets wisen up and give him the # he wants - they're less than a million per year apart - otherwise, it's Champ Kelly time
Douglas is interested in the gig, but the money wasn't up to standards in the Jets' offer.
While Douglas shouldn't be ruled out, Seahawks Co-Director of Player Personnel Scott Fitterer, Bears Co-Director of Player Personnel Champ Kelly, and Saints Director of Pro Scouting Terry Fontenot are other options the Jets have explored, with Kelly the favorite of the bunch.
Jets held another round of talks last night - second interviews - with Eagles VP of Personnel Joe Douglas, Seahawks Co-Director of Player Personnel Scott Fitterer, Bears asst Director of Player Personnel Champ Kelly and Saints Dir of Pro Scouting Terry Fontenot, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 5, 2019
Even with Sam Darnold and Le'Veon Bell in town, it's still the same as it ever was. As the NFL season nears, the Jets remain with some gaping holes in the front office, a position no team is envious of.
Same. Old. Jets.