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Author: Peter DiPaola
The New York Jets went 4-12 in 2018, and following the season, they parted ways with their head coach, Todd Bowles. New York was able to land former Miami Dolphins head coach, Adam Gase, an offensive minded coach.
Per www.pro-football-reference.com here are the Jets offensive and defensive rankings from 2018:
OFFENSE:
Points 333 (23rd)
Total yards 4787 (29th)
Passing yards 3165 (25th)
Rushing yards 1622 (26th)
Passing touchdowns 18 (26th)
Rushing touchdowns 11 (23rd)
DEFENSE:
Points 441 (29th)
Total yards 6086 (25th)
Passing yards 4065 (24th)
Rushing yards 2021 (26th)
Passing touchdowns 29 (19th)
Rushing touchdowns 16 (21st)
The Jets had their struggles on both sides of the football, which helped lead to their 4-12 record, but now with a fresh start with their coaching staff, key free agent additions and their draft class, the Jets made moves to try to improve their record in 2019.
One of the most marquee, if not the top free agent, running back Le'Veon Bell, signed with the Jets after taking the 2018 season off while he sat out due to not getting a contract worked out with the Steelers. During his 5 year tenure (6 in total, but again, sat out last season), he racked up 5336 yards and 35 touchdowns on the ground, and caught 312 passes for 2660 yards and 7 touchdowns. Being an all around back, he will help the Jets in both the run game and passing attack. Based on their ranking for yards in 2018 and touchdown totals for the Jets, he will be a welcomed addition, as long as he can continue to play at the level he did in Pittsburgh.
They also managed to sign free agent wide receiver Jamsion Crowder, who spent the last 4 seasons in the nations capital, playing for Washington. While playing in Washington, Crowder hauled in 2628 yards and 14 touchdowns on 221 receptions.
Both players can help assist second year quarterback, Sam Darnold, who was the 3rd overall pick in 2018. In 2018 Sam Darnold completed 57.7% of his passes for 17 touchdowns, 15 interceptions and 2865 yards in 13 games (all starts), he also had 138 rush yards and 1 rushing touchdown.
On the defensive side of the football, the Jets were able to sign C.J. Mosley, inside linebacker, who spent his first five seasons in Baltimore. During his tenure as a Raven, he racked up 597 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, 9 interceptions, 35 passes defended, 6 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries and 2 defensive touchdowns.
Aside from adding Mosley, they signed free agent cornerback Brian Poole, who played three seasons in a Falcons uniform. In 2018 Brian had 3 interceptions and 3 sacks.
In the draft the Jets continued to add to their defense, by taking defensive lineman Quinnen Williams with the 3rd overall pick and then picked linebacker Jachai Polite in the 3rd round.
With a new coaching staff, talent added on both sides of the football in both free agency and the draft, the New York Jets continue their quest to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2010 season, which was also the 2nd straight season in which they reached the AFC Championship game.
The AFC East has been the Patriots division since Tom Brady and Bill Belichick started their run in the 2001 season. Could this be the Jets first division title since 2002? It is possible, because anything goes in the NFL. The New York Jets made our list because of the moves they have made this offseason, a new coaching staff and addition of new players, the Jets have some new exciting talent on a team that needed it.
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