Jets were ‘dead-set’ on star RB in 2023 draft until he got swiped: ex-GM

Jets were ‘dead-set’ on star RB in 2023 draft until he got swiped: ex-GM

Former Jets general manager Joe Douglas revealed that they were "dead set" on drafting Jahmyr Gibbs.

Joe Douglas drops bombshell about the NY Jets and Jahmyr Gibbs

Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas recently admitted something that would have sent a significant piece of the team’s fandom into a tizzy two drafts ago. Appearing on FOX Sports Radio’s “Draft Night Live,” Douglas revealed the organization was dead set on selecting Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Of course, Gibbs was chosen by the Detroit Lions at No. 12. Joe Douglas confirms t…