The New York Jets are 0-2, severely struggling and heading to New England to take on the Patriots. The state of the Jets offense is a poor one right now but each position has its one situation that I’ll run through right now.
Quarterback
Sam Darnold looked okay in game one but the game planning seemed to be an issue and things had to be ironed out. Mono will only prolong the process significantly. Trevor Siemian was tabbed to go in and fill in for him while he missed time and he is now out for the season. For the short term, Luke Falk now runs the show but for the long term, a healthy and well prepared Sam Darnold is a good Sam Darnold.
Runningback
Le’Veon Bell has established himself as the workhorse and key piece of the offense. Ty Montgomery has all the talent and versatility to be a key piece in the offense but he hasn’t been given a fair shot to work yet and demonstrate his full skill set. Plays with Bell and Montgomery could be dangerous. The rest of the backs have been nonexistent. Aside from Cannon’s returns he hasn’t done much yet either.
Wide receivers
This position had lofty expectations coming into the season. Despite injury concerns, this position was still expected to be a successful one of the New York Jets. Quincy Enunwa went down with a season-ending neck injury and Demaryius Thomas was just acquired and already can’t stop getting hurt. The Jets WR core had a lot of potentials but now Robby Anderson and Jamison Crowder will see even larger roles within the team. Who ends up in the slot becomes the newest question. Greg Dortch continues to be a potential option and would provide some energy immediately upon his presence.
Offensive line
On paper, this unit should be impenetrable and protect the QB with ease. Trevor Siemian didn’t get hurt because of a competent offensive line. He got hurt because although all talented alone, together they suck. They need serious help because with all that talent this line should be great and right now it looks incompetent. It’s dangerous to put Darnold behind that and they need to get it together.
Tight end
Chris Herndon will immediately improve the state of this position upon his return but right now this position is not a factor. Ryan Griffin has been the starter and seen a few touches but none as impactful as what Herndon could do. Wesco, the rookie who was supposed to be a blocking TE has seen little time and instead the worse blocker, Griffin, is facing dominate defensive lineman who runs him over. Herndon’s return will reinvigorate the offense but for now, they must make do.