The New York Jets seem to be taking significant strides in shaping their leadership structure for the future. With Aaron Glenn now confirmed as their new head coach, all signs point to the Jets soon finalizing the hiring of their new general manager. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, the team is on the verge of hiring Darren Mougey, the assistant general manager of the Denver Broncos, for the role of GM.
Breaking the news, Anderson shared that a high-level source within the league has confirmed that Mougey is set to land the Jets’ GM job. However, sources indicate that while the Jets have yet to notify any of the GM finalists about the final decision, it’s likely they already know who the chosen candidate will be, even though no official offer has been made as of now. Zack Rosenblatt from The Athletic also noted that nothing is confirmed just yet, which suggests the process is still ongoing.
This situation isn’t necessarily at odds with the earlier reporting by Anderson, who was one of the first to confirm that Aaron Glenn would be the Jets’ next head coach. It could very well be the case that the Jets are finalizing the details of Mougey’s hiring, and once those are completed, the official announcement will follow.
Darren Mougey’s career has largely been tied to the Denver Broncos, where he has steadily worked his way up the ranks since starting as a scout in 2012. Over the years, he’s gained valuable experience and a reputation within the organization, eventually earning the title of assistant GM. Though it’s difficult to fully evaluate his entire body of work, Mougey’s ability to remain with the Broncos despite several front office changes is a strong testament to his respect and value as an executive in the NFL.
For the Jets, the most crucial aspect of this decision is ensuring that head coach Aaron Glenn has a general manager with whom he is comfortable working. If Mougey is the man Glenn prefers, then it’s hard to argue against the hire. With both Glenn and Mougey likely aligned in their vision for the team, it could mark the beginning of a promising era for the Jets as they look to rebuild and regain their competitiveness.
