The New York Jets made headlines today with the firing of head coach Joe Douglas, ending a tumultuous tenure that began in 2019. During his time at the helm, the Jets posted a lackluster 30-64 straight-up (SU) record and a dismal 37-56-1 against the spread (ATS), making them the second-least profitable team for bettors during his era. Only the Chicago Bears performed worse ATS in that span.
Douglas’s inability to stabilize the quarterback position was a defining feature of his tenure. Eight different quarterbacks started games for the Jets, and all of them finished with losing records both straight-up and ATS. Astonishingly, the most "profitable" quarterback during this stretch was Luke Falk, who started just two games and went 1-1 ATS. Falk’s .500 ATS record was the high-water mark for Jets quarterbacks under Douglas.
On the opposite end of the spectrum were the Jets’ three full-time starters during the Douglas era: Sam Darnold, Zach Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers. Each failed to deliver results both on the field and at the betting window. Wilson, in particular, became emblematic of the Jets’ inability to develop young talent, while Rodgers’ highly anticipated stint was derailed by injuries and underperformance.
From our Bet Labs database:
- Luke Falk: 1-1 ATS
- Mike White: 3-4
- Joe Flacco: 4-5
- Tim Boyle: 0-2
- Trevor Siemian: 1-3
- Aaron Rodgers: 4-8
- Zach Wilson: 14-18-1
- Sam Darnold: 10-15
Offensively, the Jets under Douglas were consistently among the league’s worst. Over his tenure, the team averaged just 16.99 points per game, dead last in the NFL. They also ranked at the bottom in yards per game and posted the league’s worst point differential. Despite a handful of promising defensive performances, the offense’s ineptitude left the team mired in mediocrity.
For fans and bettors, the Joe Douglas era will be remembered as a period of frustration and unfulfilled potential. Hopes were high when he took over in 2019, but the results speak for themselves. A combination of poor quarterback play, a sputtering offense, and missed opportunities in free agency and the draft ultimately sealed his fate.
Now, the Jets must look to the future and begin the search for a new head coach who can reverse the fortunes of a franchise desperate for success. With a young core and a passionate fan base, the foundation is there—but they will need a leader who can finally deliver.
