 The Jets opened the 2014 season with a 19 – 14 win over the Oakland Raiders but proceeded to lose their next eight games . Geno Smith , who started the year at quarterback , was replaced by veteran Michael Vick midway through the season . Vick helped to snap the losing streak in a week nine win over the Pittsburgh Steelers . Despite the victory , Ryan was seen cursing at an unidentified person and was subsequently fined $ 100 @,@ 000 by the league . The team continued to struggle with Smith eventually being reinserted into the lineup . The Jets went on to win two of their last three games to finish with a 4 – 12 record , their worst finish under Ryan . Despite players again expressing their desire for Ryan to remain the coach , he was dismissed on December 29 , 2014 . 
