Muhammad Wilkerson: Wilkerson likely to play out his contract

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.

“I don’t think I’ve tried to do anything special”, Bowles said.

“I don’t know that there’s anything you can put your finger on”, he replied. There are a lot of successful coaches and they all do it their own way.

With Richardson out, even more will be expected of Williams, whom the Jets drafted No. 6 overall in April out of USC.

As the Jets reported to training camp on Wednesday, several of them reacted to the news.

And, so far, he has left a favorable first impression. “I love the way that he treats us as men, holds us accountable”.

The Jets traded for veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in the offseason, giving them insurance if Smith fails to seize what could be his last opportunity with the Jets. He’s gone four games. There is a new front office, new coaching staff, and new players. But the first step any kid can take to prove himself worthy of the hype surrounding him is to make the team and earn a starting gig.

The first hurdle of the Jets’ 2015 season arrived in July with the news defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson would be suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s drug policy.

Revis nicknamed the defensive duo “Batman and Robin” – Revis is Batman – and returns after a bitter divorce in 2013 sent him to Tampa Bay. Revis, who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots last season, wasn’t shy about talking about big things with the media this morning as he arrived to camp. Cromartie is back after playing one season in Bowles’ defense in Arizona.

Smith is aware he is entering a critical season in his career as the quarterback must improve to remain on the roster. “He brings so much to the table for us”. If Wilkerson does not sign a new deal by the time next offseason hits then he will be eligible for free agency. Incumbent Willie Colon isn’t a lock to retain his job, not with youngsters Oday Aboushi, Brian Winters and Dakota Dozier challenging him. Graham, Chris Owusu, Walt Powell, Saalim Hakim, DeVier Posey, Shaq Evans and Quincy Enunwa will be competing for just one or two other spots.