Through the eyes of a veteran of 38 years (NOT Jetblue).
Traffic was two Brasilias, an RJ and a 757. 16R was closed and may still be.
If PTH wanted to wait for airstairs, he'd still be waiting. I won't be specific out of respect for the crew, but there was substantial damage to the a/c. BTW, had PTH been there to greet the Captain, as he exited and questioned the propriety of his command he would have risked a PITN. When I started my conversation with said airline professional (as yet not permitted to get too specific), I explained PTH's POV.
"Excuse Me? You're joking?"
sorry Hornet, reconsider.