The New York Jets, after a brutal winless start to the 2025 NFL season through five weeks, are clearly not meeting the expectations that were set in the offseason.

In the team’s first five games of the season, the Jets have been outscored by opponents 157-112. Despite three of the five games ending in a one-score loss, New York must find a way to completely change the team’s culture under newly-hired head coach Aaron Glenn.

And while the playoff aspirations may be out of reach for the struggling franchise, the organization must make some tough decisions heading into the 2026 season.

The first issue general manager Darren Mougey must assess this upcoming offseason is the head coaching position.

As the only team across the league without a win after five weeks, it’s clear that there must be a change to the franchise’s current leader in Glenn. This does not mean that the front office should automatically consider firing the first-year head coach, but in order for the organization to get back on track, there must be a dramatic change in leadership.

Unfortunately for the Mougey, this year’s coaching carousel will not have as many high-quality candidates as previous offseasons. The organization’s constant struggle to find a head coach could ultimately lead to Glenn being another casualty, but it is important that the next man is truly the right fit for New York.

If the Jets do not see a potential fit this offseason, it’s not a bad idea to give Glenn another shot in 2026 to see if he can change the culture in the future.

While there remains a ton of uncertainty with the head coaching role for next season, it’s obvious that New York must find a franchise-altering quarterback to keep up with the rest of the AFC East.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is easily in the MVP conversation every season, and the New England Patriots struck gold in second-year quarterback Drake Maye. With two elite playmakers in the division, the Jets must find their guy in order to keep up with the Bills and Patriots.

Luckily for the front office, one advantage of being at the bottom of the league is the opportunity to select a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Looking at the current landscape, there are multiple prospects that New York could take in the upcoming draft, including Oregon’s Dante Moore, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, and Alabama’s Ty Simpson. All three quarterbacks could be an upgrade from the current starting quarterback, Justin Fields, who has been unable to assert himself this season.

Outside of the head coach and quarterback position for the franchise, the final step of revamping the organization is filling the rest of the voids throughout the roster.

On offense, the Jets’ passing game would greatly benefit from an additional wide receiver alongside star wideout Garrett Wilson. The 2026 free agent wide receiver class will be much better than the prior seasons, as players like George Pickens, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Alec Pierce will hit the market.

However, New York could also find a No. 2 wide receiver in the upcoming NFL draft as well, with USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane and Auburn’s Eric Singleton Jr. being two names that could fall to the second round.

As for the defense, the Jets must find a star pass rusher and another cornerback to pair with former 2022 first-round pick Sauce Gardner. Current defensive end Will McDonald IV has yet to take the next step in order to become a true No. 1 pass rusher, which means this becomes a key emphasis for Mougey in the offseason. If New York could address these needs before the 2026 season, the Jets will be back on track in 2026.