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The New York Jets are all about one thing since the middle of last season: The Process. Sam Hinkie brought his way into New York, and has moved his "process" along a lot faster than anyone suspected. Hinkie hand picked Todd Bowles successor, Thomas Dishman, as the one to develop and bring along a young core, while creating a competitive atmosphere on the team. The Jets for the first time in a long time went away from hiring a defensive coach, Todd Bowles last, and the time before famed defensive guru Rex Ryan. Dishman comes from the Todd Haley coaching tree, current offensive coordinator of the Steelers. This preseason has shown only a small glimpse of his offense, but let's take a look at the pieces we are dealing with going into week one.
Quarterback:
Quarterback was a huge question mark going into the offseason. Would the Jets sign someone? Would they draft the next young stud of the franchise? Those questions were answered immediately in the first week of the offseason when the Jets went out and signed former franchise quarterback of America's Team, Tony Romo. Departing Dallas after losing his starting job to Dak Prescott, and ringless, Romo is fully healthy after one year of riding the bench behind Dak. Romo has said that the fire inside him is raging as much as it ever has, and that this year is another attempt at getting to that big game. As for the future starter of the franchise, the team traded for someone they reportedly had very high on their board a year ago, but were out picked in getting him first. Seth Russell out of Baylor struck the higher ups as someone who had good control of the ball and the ability to make plays outside the pocket. He will be in development while Romo takes the starter reps. Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain as the 2nd string quarterback and a veteran mentor.
Running Back:
Last year was a rough year for the running back committee in New York, meaning just Matt Forte. Hinkie took one look at that group and cleaned house. The whole house minus Matt Forte. The offseason came and went with the signing of young power back Lorenzo Talioferro. Going into the draft, no fan could have imagined that the Jets would walk out of the the war room with three more half backs to boot. The first round saw the all around dynamic back Saquon Barkely out of Penn State get taken in the first round. Then, in a surpise turn the Jets draft two more, running back Joe Mixon out of Oklahoma and LJ Scott out of Michigan. Coach Dishman says that he has a committee approach as a coach, and that all 5 would see time on the field on Sundays.
Wide Receiver:
The Jets see a little less turnover here, but some none the less. Brandon Marshall is back as the ever productive, number one receiver. Unexpectedly the Jets then went out and swapped veteran receivers by cutting Eric Decker and picking up former Giant, Victor Cruz. Added to the mix in free agency was offensive weapon De'Anthony Thomas and big target De'Andre Smelter. Along with those two, the Jets went out and got another multi-usage weapon, Ohio State Buckeye Curtis Samuel. The dynamic of all these new pieces makes the offense seem more and more dangerous the more we learn of Dishman's background.
Tight End:
The least effected part of the team in all likelihood sees Martellus Bennett returning as the number one tight end target, along with two free agent signings that seem to be trending toward the side of run blocking in Anthony Fasano and Nick Vannett.
Offensive Line:
Arguably, the part of the team needing the biggest improvement over last year, the Jets offensive line was dreadful last year, sporting talents much past their prime and out of their depth. This year we see three new starters along the line, two coming from free agency in Isaiah Battle at OT and rookie C Nick Linder who was signed off the Chiefs practice squad. The other addition, right tackle Toby Weathersby out of LSU, could be the best rookie o lineman in this draft class.
Quarterback:
Quarterback was a huge question mark going into the offseason. Would the Jets sign someone? Would they draft the next young stud of the franchise? Those questions were answered immediately in the first week of the offseason when the Jets went out and signed former franchise quarterback of America's Team, Tony Romo. Departing Dallas after losing his starting job to Dak Prescott, and ringless, Romo is fully healthy after one year of riding the bench behind Dak. Romo has said that the fire inside him is raging as much as it ever has, and that this year is another attempt at getting to that big game. As for the future starter of the franchise, the team traded for someone they reportedly had very high on their board a year ago, but were out picked in getting him first. Seth Russell out of Baylor struck the higher ups as someone who had good control of the ball and the ability to make plays outside the pocket. He will be in development while Romo takes the starter reps. Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain as the 2nd string quarterback and a veteran mentor.
Running Back:
Last year was a rough year for the running back committee in New York, meaning just Matt Forte. Hinkie took one look at that group and cleaned house. The whole house minus Matt Forte. The offseason came and went with the signing of young power back Lorenzo Talioferro. Going into the draft, no fan could have imagined that the Jets would walk out of the the war room with three more half backs to boot. The first round saw the all around dynamic back Saquon Barkely out of Penn State get taken in the first round. Then, in a surpise turn the Jets draft two more, running back Joe Mixon out of Oklahoma and LJ Scott out of Michigan. Coach Dishman says that he has a committee approach as a coach, and that all 5 would see time on the field on Sundays.
Wide Receiver:
The Jets see a little less turnover here, but some none the less. Brandon Marshall is back as the ever productive, number one receiver. Unexpectedly the Jets then went out and swapped veteran receivers by cutting Eric Decker and picking up former Giant, Victor Cruz. Added to the mix in free agency was offensive weapon De'Anthony Thomas and big target De'Andre Smelter. Along with those two, the Jets went out and got another multi-usage weapon, Ohio State Buckeye Curtis Samuel. The dynamic of all these new pieces makes the offense seem more and more dangerous the more we learn of Dishman's background.
Tight End:
The least effected part of the team in all likelihood sees Martellus Bennett returning as the number one tight end target, along with two free agent signings that seem to be trending toward the side of run blocking in Anthony Fasano and Nick Vannett.
Offensive Line:
Arguably, the part of the team needing the biggest improvement over last year, the Jets offensive line was dreadful last year, sporting talents much past their prime and out of their depth. This year we see three new starters along the line, two coming from free agency in Isaiah Battle at OT and rookie C Nick Linder who was signed off the Chiefs practice squad. The other addition, right tackle Toby Weathersby out of LSU, could be the best rookie o lineman in this draft class.