New York Jets 53-man roster prediction: Post-minicamp edition

The owners hire the general manager. The general manager hires the head coach. The head coach hires his staff. The staff decides on the roster. Welcome to the new New York Jets. The organization’s fresh hierarchical setup isn’t as black and white as the above projects, but it’s certainly a worthwhile guide for the future of this organization. No more co-head coaches, offensively and defensively. No more overemphasizing “Jet decisions,” as frequently seen during the painful yet unforgettable John Idzik era. If Joe Douglas is ever asked about a player’s future status, he would undoubtedly tell the world that it’s a Robert Saleh decision. If Saleh is ever asked about a player’s contractual world, he’d unmistakenly label it a Douglas topic. The division of labor has become clear within an organization that hasn’t always crystalized intent—for better or worse, depending on the situation. Late June brings football fans to one of the dead periods of the NFL calendar year. The NFL draft has come and gone, as has roo