New York Jets: Top 5 keys to early season success

He’s seeking a long-term deal, but might have to play the final year of his rookie contract if an agreement isn’t reached by the regular season…. This is something that’ll be fun to watch as we go along. However, they gave Smith the silent vote of confidence by steering away from marquee quarterback moves as head coach Todd Bowles hopes it pays off. Last season, there were blunders on the field and off for Smith, who is aware the spotlight is shining on him brighter than ever.

“I don’t think I’ve tried to do anything special”, Bowles said. “We’re going to stand behind him and wish all the best when he’s out and when he comes back, we already know what to expect”.

This afternoon the Jets placed three players on their Active/Physically Unable to Perform list: G Willie Colon, RB Stevan Ridley and DE Kevin Vickerson. He will have to in order to keep veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick on the bench. He hired Mike Maccagnan as his general manager, bringing aboard someone with deep experience in player personnel – a frequent criticism of Idzik. There is a new front office, new coaching staff, and new players. DT Sheldon Richardson, suspended the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, also was in attendance but won’t be made available to reporters until Thursday.

Leonard Williams with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen sixth overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago, Illinois.

Revis nicknamed the defensive duo “Batman and Robin” – Revis is Batman – and returns after a bitter divorce in 2013 sent him to Tampa Bay. Cromartie is back after playing one season in Bowles’ defense in Arizona. He will be a free agent after the season, but the Jets have the franchise tag at their disposal.

“I will say that I’ve seen progress, the time we were here in the offseason, as far as his accountability for himself and his accountability to his teammates”, Decker said, “the way he comes to work on a daily basis”. Graham, Chris Owusu, Walt Powell, Saalim Hakim, DeVier Posey, Shaq Evans and Quincy Enunwa will be competing for just one or two other spots.