With the NFL Draft approaching, some have questioned which direction the New York Jets plan to take, as well as who is going to make the major decisions. The Jets have proven over the past year or so that things have changed regarding who makes the decisions.
While owner Woody Johnson still seems to have a big hand in what goes on in the building, he certainly allowed Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey to make some important decisions at the trade deadline a year ago. If that wasn't the case, the Jets wouldn't have traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams.
Now, as the draft approaches, some have continued to question who will be making the decisions for the Jets. According to the latest, it sounds like there will be pressure on Glenn and Mougey to do the job, but they both have an opportunity to go out and do what they believe will be right.
“Just to circle back on my Jets lead from Monday’s takeaways, while there’s pressure on the coaches to turn a corner in 2026, owner Woody Johnson has given the team-builders, Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn, plenty of leeway to execute a longer-term plan. Green-lighting trades of stars Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner to amass a warchest of the top 44 picks this year, and five first-round picks over the next two years, meant taking a hit business-wise last year in November and December.
“So I’d say it’s at least encouraging that Glenn and Mougey were able to see the front end of their vision through. And we’ll see in the fall if that patience is extended as their build enters its next phase. But there’s no question that Glenn and his staff, as we said Monday, will have to make that light at the end of the tunnel a little brighter in 2026,” Albert Breer wrote.
It's always tough to get a feel for what's right or wrong in situations like this. To me, the head coach and general manager should have the biggest say in everything. Johnson should have a tiny bit, but ultimately, he should really just be the guy signing the checks.
We'll see how everything unfolds, but there's a lot of pressure on New York to get this right.