NY Jets: What will Steve Wilks’ defensive scheme look like?

Steve Wilks, New York Jets, DC, Scheme, Stats

After four years under Jeff Ulbrich, the New York Jets’ defense is in for a schematic overhaul under new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Head coach Aaron Glenn has already stated that he will delegate play calling duties to Wilks, which means the Jets’ new DC will have a prominent role in molding the defense’s identity. …

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How much should NY Jets pay Jamien Sherwood?

Jamien Sherwood, NY Jets, NFL, LB, Contract, Stats

Fourth-year linebacker Jamien Sherwood is one of the brighter spots from the New York Jets’ 2024 season. Serving as a full-time starter for the first time in his career due to C.J. Mosley’s injuries, Sherwood has emerged as one of the Jets’ best defensive players. Still only 24 years old, Sherwood can be one of …

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Todd Downing made the exact changes the NY Jets needed

NY Jets, Todd Downing, OC, Coach, Scheme, Motion, Personnel

It seems like no New York Jets fan wants to be optimistic right now, but for those of you searching for some sliver of hope to cling onto … I offer you Todd Downing. In his first game as the Jets’ offensive play caller, Downing was everything Nathaniel Hackett was not. Downing established a new offensive …

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Should NY Jets splurge on top free agent OT Michael Onwenu?

Michael Onwenu

The New York Jets have to decide if Michael Onwenu is worth a hefty contract We’ve covered nine offensive linemen so far in our free agent profile series. Yet, we haven’t covered the man who has a strong chance of earning the largest contract among offensive linemen in free agency this year: Michael Onwenu. Onwenu …

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Simulations of NY Jets’ 2023 season have a crucial inconsistency

NY Jets Simulator, 2023, Prediction, Record

The NY Jets’ projections on PFF’s simulator have a large inconsistency Another day, another site underselling the New York Jets. That’s about par for the course, no matter how talented the team’s roster is. This time, Pro Football Focus joined the parade. Ironically, they recently ranked Aaron Rodgers the fifth-best quarterback in the game, but …

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