The 2012 Jets had hoped to return to their AFC Championship form of 2009 and 2010 after an 8-8 2011 season. It was not to be.
Losing CB Darrelle Revis and WR Santonio Holmes were big lowlights in a season full of them for the New York Jets.
The Jets will face the AFC North, which they have always had battles with. With three of those four teams being playoff teams in 2012, the Jets will have their hands full. However, on the flip side, seven teams all ended with losing records.
It was a difficult season for the Jets, who struggled all year and finished with a 6-10 record. There was an overall lack of playmakers in 2012, however there were a handful of standouts. Following are the RapidReports picks for the Jets' 2012 MVPs.
Mike Tannenbaum gave what was described as an emotional speech to the team on Monday morning after being told by owner Woody Johnson that he was being fired after 15 years with the Jets, the last seven as general manager.
The 2012 season was a virtual quarterback carousel for the Jets. Although Mark Sanchez was the starter for the majority of it, the spector of Tim Tebow hung over his shoulder all season long.
As the New York Jets cleaned out their lockers on Monday, they were also processing the news the team had fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum.
Jets owner Woody Johnson issued a statement Monday morning that confirmed earlier reports that general manager Mike Tannenbaum is being let go. Johnson also confirmed that Rex Ryan will remain the head coach.
The Jets' 28-9 loss in the regular-season finale was just more of what the team has experienced all season. Missed assignments, miscommunication, turnovers and bad decisions. The Jets (6-10) have a lot of rebuilding to do for 2013.
The Jets have hired a firm to lead the search for a general manager to replace Mike Tannenbaum, a source says. Tannenbaum has held the position since 2006 but is expected to be fired after the season.
A restrained, but clearly angry Rex Ryan took to the podium for his Friday press conference. Ryan addressed a report in the New York Daily News that he wanted to be fired if he didn't get his way on certain issues, mostly having to do with changes to the offense.
The Jets and Bills close out disappointing seasons at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
A concussion sidelines QB Greg McElroy for the season finale, meaning the Jets and QB Mark Sanchez end the year as it started -- playing the Bills with Sanchez the starter.
Sunday will be the last day of the Jets' 2012 season. It also will likely be the last day that Mike Tannenbaum will be the team's general manager. As first reported on Sunday, according to a league source, Tannenbaum will be relieved of his duties as team owner Woody Johnson searches for a replacement.
Quarterback Greg McElroy disclosed to the Jets training staff Thursday morning that he had suffered a concussion in last Sunday's game against the Chargers. McElroy was sacked 11 times.