Joe Douglas replacements: 6 candidates Woody Johnson should consider for Jets GM role

Published Nov 20, 2024 01:57 GMT

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1) Bill Belichick

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Bill Belichick. The man, the myth, the legend.

There are already reasons why ownership will want him onboard, but the man's resume cannot be denied. He has six Super Bowl titles and is easily one of the greatest head coaches ever, also displaying a knack for keeping Tom Brady well-armed without spending too much.

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What better irony for Gang Green than to lure its biggest tormentor to its side? Amid rumors that President-elect Donald Trump will name him Ambassador to the United Kingdom, owner Woody Johnson will look to get his house in order. This could begin with having his brother Christopher make an immediate major impact and lure Belichick back to East Rutherford.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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