The New York Jets are at a major fork in the road—again. Another season, another round of ‘maybe next year’ vibes, and now, new head coach Aaron Glenn is making moves that feel more like a slow grind rebuild than a let’s-win-now power play. Instead of splurging on big-name free agents, the Jets are locking in young guys and keeping the cap space tight. Smart move? Or just another year of mid?

Rather than going all out in free agency, the Jets tendered WR Irvin Charles and OL Xavier Newman-Johnson, basically slapping a ‘you’re not going anywhere‘ sticker on them. It’s a solid play if the goal is long-term growth, but let’s be real—Jets fans are tired of waiting. Is this team actually cooking something, or are they just running back the same old ‘trust the process’ energy?

And it’s not just the Jets playing it safe. Across the league, teams are using tenders to keep their young cores intact without making major commitments. The Patriots locked in CB Alex Austin and OL Ben Brown, while the Raiders tendered DE Charles Snowden to bulk up their D-line. The question is—are teams being strategic or just scared to commit?

Meanwhile, the franchise tag drama is getting wild. The Bengals tagged WR Tee Higgins again, keeping him around while they figure out their next move. The Chiefs locked down OL Trey Smith, ensuring Mahomes isn’t running for his life next season. On the flip side, some teams are making bold calls—the Vikings let QB Sam Darnold walk, officially saying, ‘Yeah, we’re done here.’

Of course, the Jets‘ moves aren’t going unnoticed. Rich Cimini of ESPN kept it 100% by saying, “They have plenty of needs. For resources, the Jets have eight draft picks, including three in the top 100, and should have more than $55 million in cap space (after cuts).” Translation: They have options, but whether they actually do something with them is the real question. Brian Costello of the New York Post also chimed in, pointing out, “The Jets are going through another transition period this offseason as they face significant roster changes, including the quarterback position following the departure of Aaron Rodgers.” In other words, buckle up, Jets fans, because this ride might get bumpy. It’s already bumpy, as the Jets released Davante Adams.

Even NFL insiders aren’t fully sold. Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports isn’t exactly hyping up the Jets’ playoff chances, questioning if Glenn’s ‘trust the process‘ approach is actually gonna work or just delay the inevitable. Meanwhile, Jets X-Factor is telling fans to chill, saying the team is playing the long game. Over at Gang Green Nation, people are debating a possible Jameis Winston signing, but not everyone’s on board—his turnover history might not fit Glenn’s defense-heavy game plan.

At the end of the day, the Jets’ front office is playing chess, not checkers, but if they don’t make some real noise in 2025, this whole ‘slow and steady’ thing might just flop. Glenn is doubling down on development over flashy signings, but if the Jets don’t start stacking Ws, this cautious approach is gonna look hella questionable.

The Jets are the NFL’s favorite punchline, and even their own legends are in on the roast

The New York Jets getting roasted? Nothing new. But what happens when Hall of Famers and ex-Jets legends are leading the charge? Yeah, that’s when you know it’s real bad. Jared Allen’s roast wasn’t just some casual dig—former players and coaches have been unloading on this franchise, and honestly? They kinda deserve it.

During his Hall of Fame press conference, Allen didn’t just hype up the Vikings—he absolutely ethered the Jets for no reason. While talking about Minnesota’s Super Bowl chances, he casually threw this out: “We’re close. And again, I’ll state the obvious. We’ve been close for a long time… But the reality is, too, only one team gets there every year. Right? I’d rather be close than, freaking, who sucks? The Jets? Oh gosh. Being the Jets would be miserable right now. I just can’t believe anybody took that job. Woah, rough one. See, you can just say this stuff when you’re retired. You can say whatever you want, it’s awesome.”

Dawg. He basically said, ‘At least we’re not the Jets, lol.’ Like, this wasn’t even a serious conversation about New York—he just used them as a universal example of suffering. And the worst part? He’s not wrong. Allen straight-up questioned why Aaron Glenn would even take the job, and honestly, Jets fans are probably asking the same thing.

And Allen isn’t the only one throwing shade. Rex Ryan, who actually led the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championships (aka the last time they weren’t a walking meme), has been real loud about how much the team has fallen off. Dude even said he wants his old job back so he can clean up the mess. His biggest ick? Aaron Rodgers is skipping minicamp. “I don’t want to see Aaron Rodgers not show up to a mandatory minicamp,” Ryan said. Translation? The Jets let their stars do whatever, and it’s hurting the squad.

And Rex wasn’t done. He basically dragged the entire team, calling both the offense and defense “underperforming.” “This team has a lot of talent, but the results don’t match up. The offense isn’t producing, and the defense isn’t dominating like it should. It’s frustrating to watch.” Bro really just said, ‘Y’all should be good, but you’re not, and I hate it.’

Even Ryan Fitzpatrick, one of the few Jets QBs who actually had a decent run, had to get his two cents in. While defending the team’s facilities, he also low-key exposed the locker room vibes, saying, “The guys that are in that building, there are some complainers, and there are some guys that just go to work.” So basically? Some dudes are built for this, and others are just whining. Not a great look.

And don’t even get started on ownership. Woody Johnson has been catching heat from former Jets personnel and even other NFL owners. Word on the street? His management style is one of the biggest reasons the team is still in the mud. And until that changes? Yeah, they’re just gonna keep running in circles.

At this point, it’s not just fans and media roasting them—even former Jets legends are over it. Until the team actually wins something, they’re just gonna be a permanent punchline. And honestly? They earned every bit of this slander.