Is this becoming a thing

This could be awkward for Douglas because the perception is that Gase, who served as the interim GM, is calling the shots.

Technically, Gase and Douglas will both report to CEO Christopher Johnson -- the same power structure as the previous regime.

Douglas was the heavy favorite from the outset, in part because of his connection to Gase. They worked together with the Chicago Bears in 2015 and remained friends.

The Jets just would not take no for an answer from Douglas, a source told Schefter. Douglas tried to turn down the job, and each time he did, the team came back at him harder and harder and simply was not going to be denied in its efforts to land him.

Douglas has no previous GM experience...

He presided over three drafts with the Eagles. The 2017 and 2018 drafts lacked star power and have produced only two starters.