FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Jets’ season began sputtering in Week 3 at Kansas City.
That’s when Ryan Fitzpatrick threw six interceptions in an ugly loss, and Brandon Marshall and Sheldon Richardson began feuding in what was the first sign of locker room strife.
Throw in injuries to key players in subsequent weeks, stars underachieving, tardiness issues and blowout defeats and it all snowballed into a 5-11 record.
“We made a lot of mistakes: coaches, players, plays, all of the above,” coach Todd Bowles said. “We fought hard, but we didn’t fight smart.