The 1990 New York Jets season was marked by a fresh start under new head coach Bruce Coslet, who led the team to a 6-10 record, a two-game improvement over the previous year. The season featured several high points, including a dominant 42-7 victory over the New England Patriots and a season sweep of their division rival. Additionally, the team introduced a modernized uniform design and saw the debut of promising first-round pick Blair Thomas, signaling the beginning of a new era for the franchise.