The New York Jets are among the elite teams in the NFL. So says Jason McIntyre during a recent appearance on ‘The Herd.’
McIntyre lists the Jets as among his favorites to make the Super Bowl. They are alongside the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals in his top tier.
For those who are interested, the New York Giants are in the bottom tier. So to are the New England Patriots.
McIntyre, who created The Big Lead, is a noted fan of the Jets. But he is absolutely bullish on the direction of the organization and the potential for not just a return to playoffs, but a deep postseason run.
“I have them as favorites in 13 of 17 games. Pro Football Focus has their offensive line, they 31st last year. They are fifth this year because they’ve gotten so much better,” McIntyre said on FS1.
“Obviously Aaron Rodgers is everything but the offensive line is way better. Pass defense, No. 1 in the NFL. A guy at ESPN said that the Jets linebackers graded out as tied with the Niners as the best in the league.
“Folks, this team is stacked, ridiculously stacked.”
The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010. The hope is that with a healthy Rodgers and a revamped offensive line, that the Jets can once again be in the postseason.
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And the compelling case from McIntyre certainly speaks to the optimism around the team.
McIntyre ended the segment by saying of the Jets that “they will be in the mix, one of the top five…one of the five favorites to win the Super Bowl.”