Objectively speaking, the Jets are still slightly lacking at Linebacker (even after signing Kwon Alexander), Safety, and backup swing tackle. They've added a ton of talent but the cupboard was virtually bare just two seasons ago. My gut tells me it's too early for the Jets to start really competing. They just haven't played together enough to operate as one. But we'll see. I'm finally enthusiastic about the Jets turning things around and I haven't felt that way since 2010....
Well its too early for me to make predictions, but i'll say this... I think Zach Wilson sucks, and will never be good. So it goes without saying that, barring some sort of major injuries between now and then, I'm not super concerned.
I could be wrong, but again, I don't think Becton is the difference between the Jets being a good team and a bad team. Sucks to lose a starter no matter who it is, but he's just not a difference maker at all in my eyes.
sorry about the loss of Beckton and any injury. We as Ravens fans completely understand that.
Lol so true. I don't know how many people on here have literally acknowledged that plethora of really good moves the Jets have made. They aren't going to win the superbowl next year, but they are going to be much improved.
totally agree about Max Mitchell. Big fan of his.
What I was finna say. They trash
Because I watch Jets practice everyday.
That's very keen insight, thank you
They still have holes and it's really that simple. I know my team and objectively I will tell you they are still lacking at Linebacker, Safety, and backup swing Tackle. In football if you're missing 3 players you're a world away from getting to the playoffs. That's a fact for the most part. If you're missing 3 players, some would say you're in rebuilding mode. This is to say nothing about the general overall lack of chemistry. There are many new faces and they simply haven't worked together enough.
All of those examples still have a large amount of veteran play. The Jets don't have that. There's a lot of new faces and that takes time to operate as a unit. Don't forget the CS is in their second year and doesn't exactly bode well when you're facing John Harbaugh. This is to say nothing about how they generally played in their first preseason game. Well, their starting units on both sides of the ball were straight up horrible. The defense got torched on the Eagles opening drive. To exacerbate an already bad situation Quincy Williams committed a fucking cheap shot late hit on Jalen Hurts. Saleh was visibly pissed about that but he did NOT pull Williams. I think any experienced HC would have immediately benched him for that. The OL play was awful as well and Max Mitchell was really getting pushed around as George Fant did not play....
He definitely doesn't hurt when he's in there - that much I can tell you with no uncertainty. Becton was a straight up fucking ANIMAL in his rookie season. It's always nice when you have a guy that goes by the name "highway 77" on your team. Most media thought besides Zach Wilson that Mekhi Becton was the key to the Jets having a better season and I generally agree. The NFL is a QB driven league but you win games in the trenches.....
