The New York Jets in recent memory have been one of the weakest franchises in the league on a year-in-year-out basis. The expectations for the team last season were the highest they have been in quite some time as they now had a healthy Aaron Rodgers with still a potentially elite caliber defense and some nice personnel on the offensive side. The team, however, faltered once again, going 5-12 as Rodgers seemed to be over the hill and head coach Robert Saleh was fired midseason. Heading into next season, the Jets have moved off of veteran quarterback Rodgers and have since recruited once first round pick Justin Fields to be their QB1. The team has also hired now former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as the head coach of the franchise. I like the direction the franchise is going in as Glenn seems to be one of the smartest defensive minds in the game and can bring over much of the culture from Detroit that the Jets franchise could indeed use. As he was an integral part of the Lions culture that saw the Detroit franchise turn around from being one of the weakest franchises to being a perennial Super Bowl contender. The Jets as of now and for seemingly all of recent memory as a franchise are in the same boat the Detroit Lions were in before the arrival of Dan Campbell and Jared Goff and also Aaron Glenn as the defensive coordinator. Glenn bringing over some of the juice to the New York Jets that led to the Lions turnaround is likely a large part of what led to him being hired. Quarterback Justin Fields, who was a first-round pick in the 2021 draft has not been a bust thus far but has not lived up to expectations. Many state that his subpar play at times in the league is due to circumstances such as the defensive minded coaches and defensive cultures he had to work through with the Bears and Steelers. As both the franchises in recent memory have shown a lack of adaptability to the offensive side of the ball and the quarterback position. Granted, the Jets are also in a similar boat to those two franchises but hopefully for Fields’ sake he can get more support around him with the Jets. Fields currently holds the record for the most rush yards in a game for a quarterback ever but is known to be erratic as a passer. It remains to be seen if Fields will be the long-term starter for the Jets but at least for the short term the franchise has committed to him signing him to a 2 year deal.
On the offensive side of the ball the New York Jets struggled a season ago as ostensibly over the hill quarterback Aaron Rodgers with two separate defensive minded head coaches along with an offensive coordinator who was fired midseason was not a formula for success. The team’s offensive ranks this past season can be found below.
Jets 2024 Offensive Ranks
25th in points per game
24th in yards per game
18th in offense grade according to Pro Football Focus
Heading into next season the team has brought over the Lions passing game coordinator as the new offensive coordinator of the team. Justin Fields as aforementioned is still a big question mark although talented and it remains to be seen how effective the Jets will be on offense with new defensive minded head coach Aaron Glenn. The personnel on the offensive side of the ball was also a concern last season and I have conducted an evaluation of the offensive personnel that the team currently possesses below.
Jets Starting Offensive Line
LT – Olu Fashanu – (61/87) offense grade in 2024 over 534 snaps, C to C+ so far as ’24 1st round pick
LG – John Simpson – (13/83) offense grade in 2024 over 1020 snaps, C+ to B-
C – Joe Tippmann – (8/43) offense grade in 2024 over 1067 snaps, B to B+
RG – Alijah Vera-Tucker – (12/83) offense grade in 2024 over 916 snaps, B to B+
RT – Chukwuma Okorafor – 12 snaps in 2024 for Patriots, C
Jets Reserve Offensive Lineman
T – Max Mitchell – (52/87) offense grade in 2024 over 224 snaps, C
G – Kohl Levao – 0 career snaps, undrafted 2024
C – Josh Meyers – (38/43) offense grade in 2024 for Packers, C
G – Xavier Newman – only 11 snaps in 2024, C
T – Carter Warren – (85/87) offense grade in 2024 in 141 snaps, D
T – Obinna Eze – 0 career snaps, undrafted 2022
T – Zack Bailey – 9 career snaps, undrafted 2019
Jets Offensive Lineman from 2024 not currently or no longer on team
T – Morgan Moses – (56/87) offense grade in 2024 over 723 snaps, B-
T – Tyron Smith – (30/87) offense grade in 2024 over 592 snaps, B to B+, free agent
G – Wes Schweitzer – only 1 snap in 2024, C+
C/G – Jake Hanson – (22/83) offense grade in 2024 over 103 snaps, C+ free agent
T – Duane Brown – DNP in 2024, C+ to B-, free agent
C/G – Vitaly Gurman – 0 career snaps, undrafted 2022, free agent
T – Billy Turner – DNP in 2024, C
Jets 2024 Offensive Line Metrics
7th in pass blocking efficiency
17th in pass blocking grade according to Pro Football Focus
12th in run blocking grade according to Pro Football Focus
16th in sacks allowed
As you can see from the above data, the New York Jets had a pretty stout offensive line a season ago. The team has lost one of their starting tackles, Morgan Moses, to divisional rival New England. Tyron Smith, who started at the remaining tackle spot remains a free agent. Tyron Smith despite his advanced age gave the Jets some pretty good production a season ago and the Jets have a void at a starting tackle spot as well so the team should certainly look into resigning him. Moses was subpar in the time he spent on the field last season starting at tackle and the Jets currently have 2024 first round pick Olu Fashanu in line to replace him. Fashanu was respectable as a rookie but it remains to be seen how effective he will be as an offensive lineman going forward. Left guard John Simpson had a career year in the 2024 season ranking in the well above average range in terms of an offense grade among qualified guards. However, the production he had prior to this past season was very underwhelming, ranking below average if not well below average in terms of an offense grade every single season before 2024. 2024 was his first season with the Jets after producing at the aforementioned subpar rate in the 4 seasons prior with the Ravens and the Raiders. It remains to be seen how effective of a player he will be going forward for New York. Center Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker are both highly effective starters for the team and project to be so going forward as well. The right tackle spot is currently a concern for the New York Jets as they do not have any player on their roster who is truly a capable NFL starter who can start at right tackle for the team. Perhaps the team should look to re-sign veteran free agent Tyron Smith to fill the void. The Jets had an above average offensive line last season and if their 2024 first round tackle fills his potential, if their left guard can maintain his form from a season ago, and if they can figure out the right tackle spot, they project to have a strong unit next year as well. However, they currently lack depth on the offensive line and those are a lot of ifs right there. I have conducted a similar evaluation of the Jets key skill position players from a season ago which can be found below.
Jets Running Backs
HB – Breece Hall – (46/57) offense grade in 2024 in 16 games, C+ to B-
HB – Braelon Allen – (23/57) offense grade in 2024 in 17 games, C+ so far as 2024 4th round pick
HB – Isaiah Davis – (18/57) offense grade in 2024 in 9 games, B to B+ so far as 2024 5th round pick
HB – Kene Nwangwu – 27 career rush attempt on 3.3 yards per attempt
Jets Starting Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
WR – Garrett Wilson – (22/110) offense grade in 2024 in 17 games, B
WR – Allen Lazard – (84/110) offense grade in 2024 in 12 games, C+
WR – Tyler Johnson – (64/110) offense grade in 2024 in 15 games for Rams, C
TE – Jeremy Ruckert – (45/45) offense grade in 2024 in 17 games, C-
Jets Reserve Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
WR – Josh Reyonlds – (89/110) offense grade in 2024 in 9 games for Jax and Den, C to C+
WR – Xavier Gipson – (110/110) offense grade in 2024 in 16 games, D+ to C-
WR – Malachi Corley – 3 career rec, 2024 third round pick
WR – Irvin Charles – 0 career rec, undrafted 2022
WR – Brandon Smith – 0 career rec, undrafted 2021
WR – Marcus Riley – 0 career rec, undrafted 2024
WR – Easop Winston Jr – 1 career rec, undrafted 2024
WR – Pokey Wilson – 0 career rec, undrafted 2023
TE – Stone Smartt – (19/45) offense grade in 2024 in 14 games, C+
TE – Zack Kuntz – 0 career rec, undrafted 2023
TE – Neal Johnson – 0 career rec, undrafted 2024
Jets Skill Position Players from 2024 not currently or no longer on team
WR – Mike Williams – (103/110) offense grade in 2024 in 18 games for Jets and Pitt, C+ to B-
WR – Davante Adams – (30/110) offense grade in 2024 in 14 games for Jets and LV, B+
TE – Brenden Bates – 0 career rec, undrafted 2024
TE – Anthony Firkser – 0 career rec, undrafted 2017
TE – Tyler Conklin – (36/45) offense grade in 2024 in 16 games, C to C+
TE – Kenny Yeboah – 9 rec in 4 seasons, undrafted 2021
As you can see from the above the Jets really struggled a season ago in terms of a receiving core outside of Garrett Wilson. The team had big name veterans Mike Williams and Davante Adams on the team alongside Wilson a season ago but both big names departed the team midseason. As of now the cupboard outside of Garrett Wilson in terms of wide receivers and tight ends is essentially bare. As no other wide out as of now is a legitimate #2 wide receiver and the team’s tight end unit as of now is in the definitive discussion for being the weakest in the NFL. Garrett Wilson, although he is talented and has what it takes to continue to grow as a wideout, has not certainly not proven to be a superstar as of yet. Perhaps as he accumulates more experience in better offensive circumstances, in particular through better QB play his standing as a wide out amongst his peers can improve. In terms of running backs, the team is in decent shape as they have three capable backs, all of whom have shown a high ceiling in the NFL but none of whom have proven to be stars as of yet. Just like fellow wide out Garrett Wilson perhaps a few of the running backs can prove to be greater than they already are if they are placed in better offensive circumstances in particular through better quarterback play. The primary point of emphasis the remainder of this offseason in addition to addressing one of the tackle spots should be to add receivers. As outside of Garrett Wilson, who has not proven to be a star to begin with, the team lacks capable players.
In totality on the offensive end the Jets really struggled a season ago as Aaron Rodgers was a 40+ year old quarterback coming off a major injury. The Jets coaching on the offensive end was also in the discussion for being the weakest in the NFL as the team fired a defensive minded head coach midseason and replaced him with an interim defensive minded head coach. The team also demoted an offensive coordinator midseason in addition to it. From a personnel standpoint a season ago the was not in too shabby of a shape, however. As they had an above average offensive line and respectable skill position players to go alongside it. Heading into next season the team has acquired once renown draft pick Justin Fields at the quarterback spot to take Rodgers’ place. Fields, the former first round pick has been hit and miss thus far in the league but has showed flashes of excellence from time to time. He holds the record for most rush yards in a game by a quarterback ever. He also posted a 4-2 record starting for the Steelers a season ago while posting a respectable 90+ passer rating in those starts. The concern remains however the fact that many are pointing to defensive minded head coaches and defensive cultures that he has had to adjust to with the Bears and Steelers as the reason he has not lived up to his potential as of yet. That does not however seem to change with his move to the New York Jets, who also have a defensive minded head coach and in recent memory have placed a larger emphasis on the defensive end as opposed to the offensive side of the ball. Jalen Hurts, who is coming off a Super Bowl MVP seems to be a clone of Justin Fields as a quarterback. Both are in the 6-foot 2 inch/220-pound range, both run 40-yard dashes in the 4.4/4.5 range, and both have arms that are closer to average. However, Jalen Hurts has proven to be the better thrower of the football than Fields thus far. But one can certainly attribute that to Hurts being drafted by the Eagles who consistently surround him with elite caliber offensive personnel and coaching whereas the opposite can be said for Justin Fields in his time with the Bears and Steelers. In terms of physical prowess, Fields is a bit heavier and a bit taller while Hurts runs a 40-yard dash of 4.59 compared to the 4.44 that Fields runs. The two players seem to be doppelgangers of one another but Fields was drafted in the first round for a reason and Hurts was drafted in the second round for a reason. Perhaps if Fields can get more help around him, he can prove to be just as good if not better than the reigning Super Bowl MVP. Fields in the 2019 season with the Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the greatest passing seasons a college quarterback has ever had accumulating 41 passing touchdowns while only throwing 3 interceptions. Jets fans should be cautiously optimistic about Fields as the starting quarterback of the franchise for the immediate future. If the Jets can make key acquisitions at right tackle and at receiver with the remainder of the offseason window, then they will be in very good shape offensively next season. They have brought over the Lions passing game coordinator as the new offensive coordinator of the team which is a good hire. As Detroit had one of the most explosive passing attacks the past few seasons with him as the lead assistant in that department. There are a bunch of what ifs on offense with the New York Jets but a ton of potential. The offensive line was good a season ago and perhaps once they see improvement from young players and now get to play with a much more mobile quarterback, they can produce at an even greater level. Garrett Wilson, who is their primary wide out, and all three of the Jets’ primary running backs have shown a ton of promise and perhaps can evolve into stars as they accumulate more NFL experience and are placed in better offensive circumstances. The Jets new offensive coordinator who was a top offensive assistant with the Lions was a very strong hire and maybe he can bring along much of the Lions’ culture to the Jets as well. If Justin Fields is the next Jalen Hurts or even a better version of Jalen Hurts, then the Jets, if they can address right tackle and add another receiver or two will be in very good shape offensively. Those are multiple ifs, however, and even if those ifs were to occur, one would certainly question the ceiling the Jets have on the offensive end. As the Jets, even if they address key offensive personnel needs would not project to be elite anywhere on the offensive side of the ball. But perhaps Justin Fields and a few of the players such as Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall and their 2024 first round left tackle along with a few others can eventually prove to be elite in better offensive circumstances and with more NFL experience as well. The defensive side of the ball has been the Jets’ calling card for the past several seasons and that continues with the hire of defensive minded head coach Aaron Glenn. I have conducted a similar analysis of the team on the defensive side of the ball as well which can be found below.
The team keys defensive ranks this past season can be found below.
Jets 2024 Key Defensive Ranks
25th in defense grade according to Pro Football Focus
20th in points per game allowed
3rd in yards per game allowed
As you can see from the above data the Jets struggled defensively this past season but there were some bright spots in that they allowed the third fewest yards in the NFL. The previous season in 2023 the Jets also allowed the third fewest yards in the league but ranked 12th in points per game allowed with Pro Football Focus grading them as the best defense in the NFL. The only reason the Jets ranked 12th in points per game allowed that year despite being graded as the best defense in the NFL was because the offense was amongst the weakest in the league putting the defense in vulnerable positions. In the season prior to that in 2022 the Jets defense was 4th in both points and yards allowed while again being graded as the best overall defense in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus. With the hire of Aaron Glenn, the Jets front office is optimistic that he as a defensive minded head coach can return the defense to its 2022 and 2023 form. I have conducted a similar evaluation of the team on the defensive side of the ball as I did for the offense which can be found below. Much of the defensive personnel from those two seasons remains so the fanbase should be optimistic that the defense can return to its elite form.
Jets Defensive Line Starters
ED – Will McDonald IV – (90/135) defense grade in 2024 in 756 snaps, C+
DT – Derrick Nnadi – (141/146) defense grade in 2024 in 221 snaps for Chiefs, C+
DT – Quinnen Williams – (28/146) defense grade in 2024 in 722 snaps, B+ to A-
ED – Jermaine Johnson – (132/135) defense grade in 2024 in 82 snaps, B to B+
Jets Defensive Line Reserves
ED – Eric Watts – (56/135) defense grade in 2024 in 231 snaps, B so far as 2024 UDFA
DT – Byron Cowart – (65/146) defense grade in 2024 in 335 snaps for Bears, C+
DT – Leonard Taylor III – (70/135) defense grade in 2024 in 261 snaps, C so far as 2024 UDFA
ED – Michael Clemons – (127/135) defense grade in 2024 in 624 snaps, C+ to B-
ED – Rashad Weaver – poor in 14 snaps in 2024 for Houston, D+
DT – Phidarian Mathis – poor in 257 snaps in 2024 for Washington, D
DT – Jay Tufele – poor in 242 snaps in 2024 for Cincinnati, D to D+
ED – Braiden McGregor – poor in 83 snaps in 2024, D+ to C-
Jets Defensive Lineman from 2024 not currently or no longer on team
DT – Solomon Thomas – (122/146) defense grade in 2024 in 458 snaps, D+ to C-
DT – Leki Fotu – poor in 46 snaps in 2024, D
DT – Jalyn Holmes – poor in 265 snaps in 2024, D+ to C
DT – Bruce Hector – (55/146) defense grade in 2024 in 118 snaps, C+, free agent
DT – Javon Kinlaw – (95/146) defense grade in 2024 in 695 snaps, C
ED – Haason Reddick – (118/135) defense grade in 2024 in 392 snaps, C+ to B-
ED – Takk Mckinley – (128/135) defense grade in 2024 in 130 snaps, C+ to B-, free agent
As you can see from the above the New York Jets were a hit and miss team on the defensive front this past season. At one of their starting edge rusher positions, Will McDonald IV, after looking strong in his first season in limited snaps as a 2023 first round pick, did indeed struggle in his first full season of snaps. Going into likely his second full season of snaps in the NFL, the Jets are optimistic he can come into his own. The team got very meager production from the first of their two interior starting defensive line spots. As 5-6 different players gave the team very average production at that position a season ago. The first of the two interior defensive line spots remains a concern for the Jets at this point even with the offseason moves that were made. Addressing that particular position on the defensive front should be a key point of emphasis entering the draft. The remaining interior defensive line position is however in very good shape as Quinnen Williams is one of the premier players in the NFL at the position. The remaining edge rusher position was also a question mark last season and remains a question mark heading into the NFL draft. 2022 first rounder Jermaine Johnson was very productive in his first two NFL seasons unfortunately sustained a season ending injury in week 2 of the 2024 season. Edge rusher Haason Reddick who was acquired via trade before the 2024 season held out for a large portion of the year appearing in less than 400 snaps and looked incredibly subpar in the limited time he did spend on the field. 2024 undrafted edge rusher Eric Watts stepped up for the team at the position and looked solid but not spectacular in his time on the field given the fact that he was an undrafted rookie. Perhaps Watts next season can improve even more so and give the team high end production. Michael Clemons, who looked strong in his first two seasons in the NFL in a reserve role, took a larger portion of snaps in 2024 which saw his production take a big step backwards. Perhaps going forward Clemons can give the team strong production likely in a reserve role once again. Takk Mckinley who has been hit and miss in his career also stepped in for the team at the edge rusher position but really struggled and is now a free agent. Looking forward to the 2025 season the Jets on the defensive front should be optimistic that they can get much stronger production from the unit. 2023 first round pick Will McDonald IV who had a strong rookie season in limited snaps but struggled in his first full season of snaps last year will go into his second full season taking likely a large load of snaps. Going into year 2 as a starter he can certainly start to consistently play like a first rounder like he has shown he is capable of doing. The first of the two interior defensive line spot remains a concern just as it was last season, however. The team has multiple players who are capable of really upping their game and giving the team high end production at the position but none of whom can be relied upon. Players such as Derrick Nnadi, Byron Cowart, and Leonard Taylor III. Quinnen Williams remains a star on the interior of the defensive line but acquiring additional interior defensive lineman to supplement him should be a point of emphasis this offseason for the front office of the team. The second edge rusher position remains a question mark as well but the team should be optimistic that 2022 first rounder Jermaine Johnson who looked highly effective in his first two seasons before suffering a season ending injury early in the 2024 campaign can come into his own for the team. The team is also pretty deep from a defensive line standpoint as well as they have 3-4 player reserve players who are capable of being starters. If the Jets can see consistent play and continued improvement from their young edge rushers who have shown that they can play at a high level and if the Jets can perhaps address adding another viable interior defensive line starter, then the Jets will have a very formidable defensive front next season. I have conducted a similar analysis of the linebacking unit for the New York Jets which can be found below.
New York Jets Starting Linebackers
WLB – Zaire Barnes – 0 career snaps, 6th round pick 2023
MLB – Jamien Sherwood – (18/92) defense grade in 2024 in 1063 snaps, B+
SLB – Quincy Williams – (34/92) defense grade in 2024 in 1136 snaps, C+ to B-
New York Jets Reserve Linebackers
LB – Jamin Davis – (82/92) defense grade in 2024 in 107 snaps for Was and Minn, C to C+
LB – Chazz Surratt – (20/92) defense grade in 2024 in 137 snaps, B+ in limited snaps
LB – Marcelino McCrary-Ball – 3 career snaps
LB – Jackson Sirmon – 0 career snaps
LB – Jimmy Ciarlo – 0 career snaps
New York Jets Linebackers from 2024 not currently or no longer on team
LB – C.J Mosley – (17/92) defense grade in 2024 in 110 snaps, B+ to A-, free agent
LB – Sam Eguavoen – (36/92) defense grade in 2024 in 75 snaps, B to B-, free agent
The Jets last season had a very productive linebacking unit as Jamien Sherwood and Quincy Williams both graded as above average to well above average in over 1000 snaps for the team. C.J Mosley, Sam Eguavoen, and Chazz Surratt all graded as above average as well in reserve snaps for the team. Mosley and Egauvoen are both currently free agents and with or without them the Jets have a very formidable linebacking core. But resigning them would bode the team well as it would add needed depth. A similar analysis of the Jets’ secondary can be found below.
New York Jets Starting Secondary
CB – Sauce Gardner – (32/128) defense grade in 2024 in 879 snaps, A
SS – Tony Adams – (42/104) defense grade in 2024 in 764 snaps, B
FS – Andre Cisco – (76/104) defense grade in 2024 in 979 snaps for Jax, C+ to B-
CB – Brandon Stephens – (99/128) defense grade in 2024 in 1047 snaps for BLT, C to C+
NB – Michael Carter II – (117/128) defense grade in 2024 in 285 snaps, B to B+
New York Jets Reserve Secondary
CB – Qwantez Stiggers – (90/128) defense grade in 2024 in 48 snaps, C so far as 2024 5th rounder
S – Jarius Monroe – 17 career snaps, undrafted 2024
S – Jaylin Simpson – 0 career snaps, 5th round 2024
CB – Jarrick Bernard Converse – 10 career snaps
CB/S – Isaiah Oliver – (50/104) defense grade in 2024 in 576 snaps, B-
CB – Kris Boyd – Poor in 49 snaps in 2024 for Texans, D to D+
CB – Tre Swilling – 0 career snaps
S – Chuck Clark – (97/104) defense grade in 2024, C to C+
CB – Kendall Sheffield – poor in 92 snaps in 2024, C
New York Jets Secondary from 2024 not currently or no longer on team
S – Ashtyn Davis – (28/104) defense grade in 2024 in 260 snaps, B to B+
CB/S – Jalen Mills – (56/104) defense grade in 2024 in 457 snaps, C+ to B-, free agent
CB – D.J Reed – (29/128) defense grade in 2024 in 880 snaps, B+
CB – Brandin Echols – (98/128) defense grade in 2024 in 406 snaps, C to C+
The Jets have a very talented secondary led by Sauce Gardner who is in the definitive conversation for being the best overall cornerback if not the best overall defensive player in the league. Tony Adams and Michael Carter II are very effective complementing Garnder as starters in the secondary as well. The remaining two starting secondary positions are a question mark however as star cornerback D.J Reed, who played opposite Gardner at the position has now departed the team for the Detroit Lions. The team also got erratic but at times effective play from the remaining starting safety spot as well and the remaining starting safety spot remains a concern as of now as well. Isaiah Oliver provides some needed depth from a secondary standpoint as he can be effective stepping in at cornerback or at safety for the team in a reserve role. The team has signed Andre Cisco and Brandon Stephens from the Jaguars and Ravens respectively to fill the voids at the remaining starting secondary spots. Both players are average to mediocre caliber starters however and the team should certainly look into adding secondary players in the draft.
Overall, on the defensive side of things there are several bright spots for the New York Jets as they still have plenty of defensive players left from the 2022 and 2023 squads. As the 2022 and 2023 defenses that the Jets had each finished 1st in the NFL in terms of an overall defense grade according to Pro Football Focus. There are weaknesses however such as the 2nd interior starting defensive line position alongside star Quinnen Williams. Weaknesses such as the remaining two starting secondary positions outside of the three established players. Weaknesses such as question marks with regards to the linebacking core as two of the primary players from years past including star C.J Mosley remain free agents. The youth and at this point the unreliability of the young edge rushers who have, however, shown a ton of promise, also remains a concern. I love the defensive coaching staff of the Jets led by Aaron Glenn and once head coach and now defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Both are in their first year with the Jets however and there will likely be some growing pains. The Jets can certainly have a very good if not a great defense in 2025 but it feels as if the unit is a year away from returning to the form they had in the 2022 and 2023 seasons were they were the arguably the leagues best defense. The defense will need both Glenn and Wilks to go into year 2 together, they will need likely another offseason to patch holes on the defensive roster, and they will also need the offense to grow another year as well so the defense will not consistently be in comprised positions.
In totality with the New York Jets there is a ton to be optimistic about as the similarities to the defending champion Eagles are glaring. Justin Fields looks like a clone of Jalen Hurts at quarterback, the Eagles had the top graded defense according to Pro Football Focus this past season just like the Jets did in 2022 and 2023. If Fields can prove to be just as good if not better than Hurts at quarterback and if the defense can return to the form they had in previous seasons, then New York will be a tough team to deal with going forward. I can certainly see them vying for the postseason next season but it feels as if they are a year away from being a Super Bowl caliber team. As Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn will likely need a year to grow together and the Jets will likely need another offseason to address roster weaknesses in order for it to be on a similar level to Philadelphia.
