For New York Jets fans, it’s time to throw out those playoff brackets and load up the mock draft machines. The Jets will be missing playoffs for the 13th straight season, the longest active playoff drought in North America.
With playoff hopes evaporated and dreams of Aaron Rodgers’ return officially over, Jets fans can move their eyes to the offseason without guilt. While the coaches and players will still fight for every win, it’s arguably in the Jets’ best interest to lose out. The debate about culture and development vs losing for improved draft capital is beyond my purview, but from a fan’s perspective, the scenarios all involve the draft.