The New York Jets infamously once used Madden video game ratings used for personnel selection decisions. Now, they are openly supporting AI under Iwao Fusillow, their newly appointed chief data and analytics officer. Iwao mentioned to Sports Business Journal that the Jets management is adoptingan "AI-first" mindset.
The humor comes naturally, truly.
"I'm excited for the next story in the off-season.when we find out the AI was utilizing madden ratings.
"This checks outIf you were to speculate which sports team would be the first to make an SGA-for-Paul George-style disastrous trade mainly because an LLM chatbox advised them to, you'd definitely point to the Jets.
"Grok create the worst team you've ever seen.Undermine confidence. Avoid any errors
But what if the Jets actually consulted ChatGPT for guidance on managing the franchise? To investigate, I began with the simplest prompt possible:
How might the Jets improve their franchise by 2027?
From the start, ChatGPT delivers a deserved critique of the Jets by highlighting the core reasons they require improvement.
The route for the New York Jets to regain significance by 2027 is quite clear — but it demands consistency, a challenge this team has struggled with in the past.
I mean, that statement by itself is a troubling sign for any Jets supporters reading this. Because, yes, the steps are simple, yet it still seems impossible for New York to accomplish.
1. Cease seeking quick fixes at the quarterback position
ChatGPT points out Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, and Justin Fields as examples of hasty or emotionally influenced quarterback choices, which ultimately reveal a critical weakness:The most significant error the Jets have made in 15 years is attempting to bypass developmental stages.
The answer? ChatGPT recommends using 2026 to keep the team consistent, followed by selecting a quarterback they genuinely have confidence in.Not 'best available because we need one.' not another rushed upgrade.
The AI doesn't have any arguments from me. Although this is also Exhibit A for why the direct approach is also unfeasible. Because it requires someone in the Jets organization to fall in love with theright quarterback.The positive news is that they are prepared to cease skipping development cycles, and now is an excellent opportunity to do so. They possess three first-round draft picks in 2027, with a clearly strong quarterback class coming up. Whether it'sArch Manning, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, or another emerging talent, NY should be in a strong position to acquire a genuine prospect.
2. Construct like Detroit, not like the old Jets
ChatGPT encourages the Jets todedicate yourself to [Aaron Glenn's] culture building.The suggestion is that they do notFire Glenn by the end of September.
The AI's suggestion is not bad. The"Detroit-style rebuild template"makes a lot of sense regardless of whether Glenn is your head coach or not.
- draft trenches
- keep picks
- avoid aging stars
- establish a foundation before pursuing Super Bowls
- extend young core players
- allocate significant resources to OL/DL depth
- halt the frequent changes of coaching staff every two years
That final piece of advice is amusing given the Jets might need to overhaul their coaching team by the end of 2026 if Glenn demonstrates the same lack of capability as he appeared to in 2025. Perhaps the most crucial aspect of the upcoming year is New York determining their direction for the head coach position. If there are any uncertainties about Glenn, they shouldn't allow his staff to be responsible for selecting their franchise quarterback in 2027.
Here we return to the simple yet unattainable challenge. It's one thing to perform all the actions mentioned earlier. It's another to accurately determine whether pressing the reset button is required and if continuity might be detrimental.
3. Garrett Wilson needs to be the central figure
This one is simple: Garrett Wilson should be handled similarly to Amon-Ra St. Brown in Detroit or CeeDee Lamb in Dallas.
The wide receiver is the key player in New York. The primary challenge is that he has spent his whole career receiving passes from average quarterbacks such as Zach Wilson, Mike White, Trevor Siemian, Tim Boyle, Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor and Brady Cook or aging stars like Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. Meanwhile, St. Brown and Lamb have mainly been targeted by Jared Goff and Dak Prescott throughout their careers, while Wilson can expect to receive passes from Geno Smith in 2026.
Doing the correct thing for Wilson involves making the 2027 draft accurate.
4. Strengthen the defense by focusing on turnovers, not only skill
ChatGPT points out the astonishing statistic from 2025: The Jets recorded no interceptions in 17 games. Yeah, yeah, we're aware. According to the AI, the problems include the playbook, coordination, focus, and understanding of game situations. It's not just about skill.
Certainly, the Jets have made some progress in improving their talent level. They selected nickelback D'Angelo Ponds in the draft, acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick through a trade, and signed cornerback Nahshon Wright to strengthen the secondary. They also chose David Bailey and brought in defensive linemen Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare to enhance the pass rush. Additionally, they added veteran linebacker Demario Davis, among other acquisitions.
None of those actions alone will improve the defense if the coaching team doesn't straighten things out. At the same time,good fortune can change hands,and there is a specific level of unlikelihood regarding how few turnovers the Jets had in 2026. Statistically, they are expected to improve without significant changes.
5. Woody Johnson needs to cease meddling
Haha. Yeah, no disputes here. Even with all the AI in existence, it might not be enough to make Woody Johnson change who he is.
How'd ChatGPT do?
Honestly, every piece of guidance provided by the chatbot is valuable. It's simple in theory, challenging to put into practice, but still a strong foundation.
Here's how I would prioritize the advice based on the Jets' likelihood of implementing it:
- Strengthen the defense by focusing on turnovers, rather than just skill.— On average, the results are expected to recover.
- Garrett Wilson needs to be the focal point.— I'm confident Wilson will be the focal point of the offense, but I'm not as sure he'll have reliable quarterbacking to take advantage of.
- Cease seeking quick fixes at the quarterback position. — The route to developing a top-tier quarterback is evident, although even the Jets could mess that up. Developing a quarterback is the more challenging aspect.
- "Construct like Detroit, not like the old Jets." —A skilled quarterback might become available in the draft, but constructing a competitive team requires seamless coordination throughout the organization. There are numerous potential pitfalls, beginning with assessing talent and effectively utilizing all draft selections. At leastThe Jets seem to be heading in the correct direction following this off-season.
- Woodrow Johnson needs to cease meddling.— Wish you success with that.
We've enjoyed ourselves, now let's acknowledge the Jets.
Here's the thing regarding AI: It isn't naturally harmful. Similar to any tool, it can be used for positive or negative purposes. With the Jets, it appears they are being quite intelligent. For now, it seems they aren't employing AI to evaluate players. Instead, they're using it for tasks such as "organizing data from medical professionals' assessments of players during the draft combine."
Utilizing AI to enhance your workflow, such as organizing or extracting data from a spreadsheet, is a common application. Honestly, I'd be amazed if most front-office teams weren't doing the same. Personally, I rely on AI to create the formulas required to automate my spreadsheets. It's truly transformative.
Artificial intelligence's effectiveness depends on the individual providing the instructions. With appropriate queries, significant value can be generated, whether in organizing information or analyzing data.
Honestly, the issue for the Jets is their reputation for being frivolous. This is how they turn a typical practice session into an instant flood of memes. No one believes the individuals in the Jets organization to act appropriately. Or to avoid falling into a delusion.
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