Character, high-motor, nasty, culture changer, football lover, captain, leader – these are just a few words used to describe the players that New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has targeted in free agency so far.
It’s a continuation of the trend shown by Douglas in past years. When not gambling on a reclamation project, Douglas has consistently emphasized character.
This extends into the draft as well, where almost every player Douglas has picked was a team captain or described as a football junkie. His most important pick, quarterback Zach Wilson, is obsessed, even practicing while on vacation.