Jets Season Ends in Dismal Affair in Miami

 DOLPHINS 11 - JETS 6 

The Jets 2022 season came to a bitter end in Miami. A field goal fest, that ended somewhat appropriately when Jets back-up quarterback was charged with the safety resulting in an 11-6 defeat to the Dolphins, who stamped their spot as the seventh seed in the AFC Playoffs.

As has been the case with the Jets during the six game losing streak that ended their season, they couldn’t get into the end zone. Sunday’s loss marked the third straight game where the Jets failed to score a touchdown.

Only Garrett Wilson had a standout afternoon for the Jets, hauling in nine passes for 89 yards. That was it. 

Sunday's loss to Miami only highlighted the growing problems with these Jets. They need a new vision offensively. There is no doubt about it. Mike LaFleur needs to go. His mismanagement of Zach Wilson is the most glaring of so many problems with an offense that lacks creativity and focus. 

But the blame doesn't just stop there. Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas have to shoulder some of the blame as well. How is that the Jets over-evaluated Wilson in the first place? How is it that they continue to defend Wilson's presence on the team, yet continue to bench him at the same time. They send mixed messages that they truly don't believe in Wilson, and who can blame them? 

Wilson doesn't look the part of an NFL quarterback. 

The Jets must address offensive coordinator and quarterback this off-season. A veteran who can compete, if not supplant Wilson as the starter needs to happen. 

Still there are concerns that the owner, Woody Johnson, might be meddling in things again. Rumors last week via the Michael Kay show that Johnson is using his relationship with Zach Wilson's family to keep the player on the team. If that is true, this franchise will beyond fixing. 

The Jets have a very important off-season ahead of them, and it begins Monday when decisions are likely made on the coaching staff.