The New York Jets offense is in a state of perpetual mediocrity. Their defense is among the best in football. That struggling balance on a week-to-week basis continues to cost them games.Â
Sound familiar?
A year removed from a 7-10 mark highlighted by three different quarterback changes throughout the season, New York is in danger of having history repeat itself just 12 months later.Â
At 4-4, the Jets have one of the worst offenses in football this season. They rank dead-last in red-zone and third-down efficiency. Their passing offense is among the worst across the league, and there’s very little reason to believe that it can change anytime soon.
The more things change, the more things stay the same.Â
Head coach Robert Saleh is at a crossroads in his coaching career. No one blames him for the lack of luck that has seen Aaron Rodgers, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and several other offensive players get hurt due to Achilles injuries. The lack of adjustments made by the team after those injuries, though, is where many fans and analysts have drawn their ire. The Jets need changes in their offensive group. Most changes can be made leading to next week’s contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.Â
The only question is if the coaching staff, and especially Saleh, are willing enough to make them.Â
Get Aggressive in Play-calls
Arguably the top problem facing this Jets offense is not at the quarterback position, despite what many believe. Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing are smart offensive minds, but they are approaching this offensive unit with kid gloves – hoping the players don’t make mistakes and lack the aggressiveness to go for wins. That’s all well and good for a few weeks, but to win in the modern NFL, coaches have to stretch the field.Â
The only way this Jets offense gets fixed is if their coaching staff lets the quarterback (whoever it is) rip the ball downfield without any concerns. New York is targeting both Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson (their top…
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