The New York Jets’ “fun little trio” outscores all draft classes in team history – New York Jets blog

FLORHAM PARK (N.J.) — Take a look around at what’s going on in the area New York Jets:

1. Rookie show:There are reasons to believe in 2022. One is the 2021 draft class. This could be the most talented group of offensive rookies in franchise-history. Follow the touchdowns.

Wide receiver Elijah Moore(66) Running back Michael Carter(four) and the quarterback Zach WilsonThe four have combined for 14 rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdowns. This is more than any Jets rookie. Class in the common-draft era (since 1967), according to ESPN Stats & Information. If you add the pick-6 by cornerback Brandin EcholsIt’s 15 touchdowns in total, which is second only to 2021. Pittsburgh Steelers (16).

The Jets’ previous record was 13 touchdowns in 1984. Eight were scored by fullback Tony Paige; two were scored by wide receiver Bobby Humphery, running back Cedric Mcinter, and one by Glenn Dennison.

Here are some disclaimers. In the last 55 years, the Jets have not produced many top-notch offensive rookies. Although it is obvious, it’s worth noting that even early success does not guarantee a bright future. This was evident in the ’84 class. They were not all household names. Wilson’s ability to pass, and not run, will ultimately determine the success of the 2021 draft. However, there are reasons for optimism.

Think about the fact that Wilson, Moore, and Carter have not had much time to play together. Each of them have missed 11 games due to injuries, so they’ve been on the field together for only 68 offensive snaps. Wild, right?

Moore (quadriceps), is still out Sunday for a fourth consecutive game. There’s always 2022 if the three-man reunion does not happen next week.

Robert Saleh, coach, said that they have a chance to be special because of the way Zach has been playing and the improvement he’s making. It’s going be a great trio to see, to get those three back.

2. Give him a GPS.While the Jets haven’t been able to stop many teams this season (aside from their receiver defense), they have played great defense. Denzel MimsWhen it comes to his performance, he offers plenty of alibis. The bottom line is what they can’t conceal. The NFL is a production company, and his production right now is…

Over the last two seasons, Mims has run more pass routes (386) without a touchdown than any wide receiver in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Let’s explain.

Mims is the only wide receiver who has not run more than 340 routes in 2020 and 2021. He was targeted in an end zone but he stepped outside of bounds while running his route and became ineligible.

Mims had to battle food poisoning and COVID-19 in the 2021 year. However, he should be able to overcome this adversity. He’s having a great opportunity to silence his critics because of injuries at receiver. He’s not, he’s gone three games without receiving a reception.

3. Four!At the moment, the Jets are home to four picks in the top 38 for the 2022 NFL draft. This scenario has only happened twice in their history — in 2000, when they had four picks in the top 27, and 1984, when they had four in the top 39. This is a rare chance to improve quickly.

4. Sweet home, Alabama?The Jets’ staff may be invited to coach one of the Senior Bowl teams, February 5, in Mobile, Alabama. Two NFL teams are invited to coach the league, depending on their draft position. In the current order, three teams are ahead the Jets and one — the Jacksonville JaguarsThey will be working with a new coach staff. The option for a team to decline is available.

Although it is difficult to believe, the Jets have not coached the Senior Bowl in the same way since 1979 when Walt Michaels was head coach. In Mobile that same year, Mark Gastineau was a unheralded pass rusher.

5. Revolving door:According to the NFL’s statistics, the Jets have employed 84 players. This is four more than their total for 2020. It’s all due to COVID-19, which has caused a lot of injuries. Safety is the most fluid position, with nine players.

6. Big Offseason for ‘Big Ticket’:This may seem strange, but 2022 will be a crucial year. Mekhi BectonHis star has been shattered by a poor 2021 season because of knee surgery. Saleh, a 6-foot-7 left tackle, challenged him to crush the offseason in preparation for Year 3.

“This is going to be a big offseason for him in terms of getting his body right, getting his mind right, getting himself ready to play as quickly as possible so he can have a full set of OTAs, which he’s never had, a full training camp, which he really has never had, and get himself into the season so he can dominate the way we all know he can,” Saleh said.

Even though Becton will have missed 18 of his 33 games, the Jets won’t give up on him after just two years. Although the big man is talented, he must get in shape and stay healthy. He was a reliable player in college with only one missed start in three seasons. But, he is quickly becoming an injury-prone player in the NFL.

The left-tackle situation can get very interesting if they draft (Alabama’s Evan Neal?). One of their first-round selections. Could they change Becton’s position to right tackle? Saleh declined to discuss this possibility.

7. Revenge? Todd Bowles, an ex-Jets coach will face his old team for first time since he was fired in 2018 season. The Tampa Bay BuccaneersThe MetLife Stadium’s defensive coordinator is back with a Super Bowl ring and his reputation intact. Already, he’s being considered for the head-coaching position in the next hiring cycle.

While the roster has changed significantly since Bowles’ departure (only four of his former players are still with us), the losses have not stopped. The team’s win percentage (.277) after Bowles is lower than the four-year Bowles run (.375), which suggests that he wasn’t the problem. It’s greater than any coach.

8. Did you know?Bucs star Tom BradyHe has 23 victories against rookie quarterbacks, which is second in NFL history. His last loss, and this will shock many of you, was to the Jets. Geno Smith2013.

9. Running QBWilson showed his skills last week. He will be able to score against the Bucs for three consecutive games with a rush touchdown, which is something that no Jets quarterback has ever done.

10. The last word is:Two quick John Madden/Jets stories from Frank Ramos, former Jets public relations director:

Madden, a first year coach for the Oakland Raiders in 1969, noticed small white flags just behind the goal posts. Weeb Ewbank, Jets coach, was able to explain them to him. Ewbank explained that the flags were there to aid kicker Jim Turner in determining the wind direction. Madden later commented that he was impressed with Ewbank’s honesty and willingness to help a young coach. Madden was 4-0 against the Jets in his career.

Ramos was seated next to Madden at the announcement of the NFL 75th Anniversary team in 1994. Ramos recalls, “After the quarterbacks had been revealed, Madden turned towards me and said, ‘Damn! They left Joe Namath off. He created a whole league! This line will stay with me forever.” This is a reference to the old AFL.

John Madden is a name we will always remember. Coach, rest in peace.