While the expectations for the New York Jets will not be very excessive proper now, the franchise has truly performed a really good job all through the offseason up to now.
First and foremost, New York went out and elevated the quarterback place. That’s to not say Justin Field would not nonetheless have upside, however issues did not work out in 2025. New York struggled and finally traded Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. The Jets introduced in Geno Smith to be the team’s starting quarterback and it is a transfer that may considerably assist the franchise.
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He’s 35 years previous, however has thrown for over 3,000 yards in every of the final 4 years. That’s a low bar, however one the Jets cannot declare. He topped 4,200 yards twice over that span as nicely. He additionally had 19 or extra touchdowns in every of the final 4 seasons. At the very least, he offers the Jets a steady, veteran presence on the prime of the quarterback room.
Beyond Smith, the Jets have added veterans in all places, together with Minkah Fitzpatrick, Demario Davis, T’Vondre Sweat, Joseph Ossai, Dylan Parham and Nahshon Wright, amongst others. New York entered the offseason with a handful of roster holes, however already has addressed quarterback, security, cornerback, kicker and has added some items for the move rush. The Jets aren’t performed, although, and the vast receiver place stays a obvious gap.
Jets Need To Bolster The Wide Receiver Room
Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Jets normal supervisor Darren Mougey speaks through the NFL Scouting Combine on the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
When the Jets are on the clock with the No. 2 general decide within the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, it is not doubtless that New York goes to take a large receiver. In reality, it should not be at No. 2. New York ought to take a move rusher and it arguably ought to be linebacker Arvell Reese. While that is the case, after the additions of the offseason, the move rush arguably is not in as dangerous form because the receiver room.
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Garrett Wilson is a star and Adonai Mitchell has upside, however New York went by the 2025 season with its main vast receiver having just 395 yards. That was Wilson, however he solely performed in seven video games. That’s unacceptable. If you wish to win video games within the NFL, your main vast receiver can’t have beneath 400 yards whole.
Once Wilson obtained damage, issues stalled out even additional on offense. You must have the depth to beat some kind of harm. What if Wilson will get damage once more in 2026? At least there are a handful of intriguing move rushers on the workforce proper now. Outside of Wilson and Mitchell, there are solely query marks within the receiver room proper now.
This article was initially printed on www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi as Jets Biggest Weakness Just Before 2026 NFL Draft.
