Darren Mougey

C+

Top 48% — above averageCVI

Bottom 20%Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Fan Votes

1 year

Tenure

League Comparison

#30

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

#31

Most Active

20 moves

Contract Value

C+

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

New York Jets' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 18 contracts, 8 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Jowon Briggs (A) at $1.1M/yr — getting defensive tackle production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Bailey Zappe (F) at $1.2M/yr — the quarterback market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

Below-average reception

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New York Jets' 2026 moves under Darren Mougey have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 20 graded moves, 9 landed well with the fanbase, 5 drew mixed reactions, and 6 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Minkah Fitzpatrick (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Kingsley Jonathan signing (D-), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.