Jets O-Line Revival Hinges on Continuity | New York Jets News

0:00It's September 5th. This is New York Jets News today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Jets are really trying to build something solid with their offensive line this season. They've got a new starting 5, with a couple of top draft picks like Olu Foshanu and Armand Membu, anchoring the tackle spots. The idea is to give their quarterback, Geno Smith, way more time to operate than they've had in recent years. This isn't exactly a new mission for the Jets. They've been trying to get this online right for a while now. Pass attempts were derailed by injuries to key guys, which really hurt their overall performance. Last year, they gave up a ton of sacks, second most in the league, so there's definitely room for improvement. The hope is that with the more experienced quarterback, Geno Smith, who knows how to get rid of the ball, and a line that's finally getting some. Continuity? Things will be different. They were actually pretty good in the run game last season, so if they can open up even bigger holes, the running backs will be happy.

1:00New offensive coordinator Frank Reich is bringing in a system that emphasizes ball control and short passes, which should play right into the... Strengths of a big offensive line. Guys like Joe Timman, who is settling into his new guard position, are key to making this whole thing work. They've also got some decent depth with guys like Max Mitchell and Chuckelma Okorafor, ready to step in if needed. But the history of injuries on the line, having experienced backups is crucial for them to have a successful season.