The best and worst from Joe Douglas’ first year as Jets GM

Jets Wire breaks down Joe Douglas best and worst moves in his first year as Jets general manager.

Bad: Persuading Ryan Kalil to come out of retirement

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When Douglas convinced Ryan Kalil to come out of retirement, it was viewed by many as a shrewd move to bolster an offensive line in need of a talented veteran. Unfortunately, bringing in Kalil turned out to be a waste of time and money.

It took nearly $7 million and six weeks of convincing to get Kalil out of retirement. In return, the Jets got seven lackluster performances before he hit season-ending injured reserve. Douglas meant well with this move, but Kalil simply could not get into the shape necessary to be an impact player for the Jets. The late move also messed with the chemistry of the unit, causing New York’s offensive line to struggle throughout the entire season.

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