The New York Jets have found themselves in the spotlight once again, but not for reasons they'd like. Despite not making the playoffs since 2010, the Jets often find their way into conversations, sometimes as the punchline.
This time, it's New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan who took a playful jab at the Jets. The seasoned veteran, entering his 16th season, was discussing the Saints' prospects for the 2026 season when he quipped, “I hope so.
Isn’t that the goal? Ain’t nobody going the whole offseason thinking like, man, I hope we just win three games.
I’ll leave that to the Jets.”
Jordan's comment, while light-hearted, underscores a persistent narrative surrounding the Jets. For a team eager to shed its reputation as a perennial underdog, the path forward is clear: start winning games.
Jordan, who is still a force on the field at 36, demonstrated his prowess last season with 10.5 sacks, including two in a commanding Week 16 victory over the Jets, where the Saints triumphed 29-6.
For the Jets, the solution is simple yet challenging. To change the narrative and stop being the butt of jokes, they need to break their playoff drought.
A postseason appearance would not only restore respectability but also silence critics. Until then, their 15-year absence from playoff contention stands as a stark reminder of the work that lies ahead.