The New York Jets timeline is defined by different segments of teardowns and rebuilds. Constant changes, after all, are required when you’re unable to string together a playoff streak longer than two seasons.
Such renovations are often defined by a player or mishap, like Rich Kotite‘s two-year reign or the infamous Butt Fumble. Even the successful transactions, like the drafting of Ken O’Brien (three picks before Dan Marino), are tainted by questions of what might’ve been. Outside factors, like having the arguably greatest dynasty in NFL history reside in your own division, certainly don’t help.