Can adding 44 years of veteran leadership help Jets turn it around? (ESPN) – Temperature rising: You have a second-year coach with a 3-14 record, and you bring in a handful of well-respected veterans who can hear their NFL clocks ticking. This mix, combined with an owner who has to be tired of the saying, “wait until next year,” should create a serious, edgy vibe in the locker room, in the meeting rooms and on the practice field.