The free passes are up for NY Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey

Aaron Glenn, New York Jets

Nobody had high expectations for the New York Jets entering the 2025 season. Fans and prognosticators alike believed the team would struggle to win many games in the first year of a completely revamped regime. That doesn’t mean the franchise deserves a free pass for any degree of ineptitude. Despite the low expectations, there remains …

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Yes, Jets GM Darren Mougey just outsmarted Howie Roseman

Darren Mougey, Howie Roseman

New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey has already shown a willingness and ability to make shrewd trades, and his most recent one just adds another feather to his GM cap. On Wednesday, New York traded veteran slot cornerback Michael Carter II to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III and …

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Darren Mougey proving worth after NY Jets’ latest trade

Darren Mougey, New York Jets

When the New York Jets hired head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, one hire received significantly more hype than the other. Glenn helped build the Detroit Lions’ defense into one of the best in football. He was well respected around the league and had decades of experience as a coach, scout, and …

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Trade deadline highlights Jets’ lone bright spot in lost season

Darren Mougey, New York Jets

When he was first hired in January, New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey was viewed as the second fiddle behind head coach Aaron Glenn. His laid-back, businesslike approach to answering questions made him more of a “Robin” to Glenn’s “Batman” persona. After the 2025 trade deadline, though, it’s clear those roles may now be …

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Jets GM Darren Mougey explains buildup to Sauce Gardner blockbuster

Darren Mougey, NY Jets, GM, Draft, Preparation, 2025

The New York Jets were the talk of the football world on Tuesday. Following a 1-7 start, the Jets shipped off two of their best players for three first-round picks, a second-rounder, and two recent early-round draft selections. New York traded All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-rounders and wide receiver …

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Did Darren Mougey set up 2025 NY Jets for failure?

Darren Mougey, New York Jets

When the New York Jets hired general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn, the two knew that their work was cut out for them in their first season together. New York won just five games the year prior, had an aging roster, and seemed to be years away from true playoff contention. What …

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What frustrated fans are missing about the Jets’ new GM

Darren Mougey, New York Jets

It’s easy for New York Jets fans to be frustrated by the on-field product through the first six weeks of the 2025 season. An 0-6 record, questionable coaching decisions, and poor execution have all contributed to the fan base’s disappointment. If there’s a silver lining to the team’s struggles, it is that the organization may …

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