The 2024 NFL season has been marred by chaos for fans of the New York football teams, with both the Jets and Giants struggling. The Jets are 3-8, while the Giants are 2-9, and neither team looks likely to turn its season around.
The Jets had high hopes after signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was traded to the team in 2023 and appeared ready to lead the team to Super Bowl contention. However, Rodgers injured his Achilles’ tendon and missed the entire 2023 season. The season started promisingly, with the Jets going 2-1 in their first three games, but things quickly went downhill. Rodgers was eventually fired, along with general manager Joe Douglas, and the team seems to be in disarray.
The Giants, on the other hand, handed quarterback Daniel Jones a massive four-year, $160 million contract ahead of the 2023 season and then let their best player, Saquon Barkley, sign with division rival Philadelphia. The decision to bench Jones in favor of backup Tommy DeVito has been met with disbelief, and the team seems to be in crisis.
Both teams are struggling behind the scenes, with speculation about the future of several key figures. The reports have been filled with disappointing news, including rumors about the Jets potentially benching Rodgers and the Giants letting go of their head coach and general manager.
Players from both teams are criticizing the coaching and front office staff, and the situation on both teams seems to be spiraling out of control. The Jets and Giants are in danger of extending their losing streaks for the rest of the season, and it’s anyone’s guess what the rest of the year will look like for these two New York teams.