The Jets have a roster loaded with players who have yet to reach their full potential.
Most of the young talent New York has in the mix is still working toward reaching their ceiling. Gang Green’s struggles in recent years could be somewhat attributed to their youth, but 2020 could be the year that a handful of the players finally turn the corner.
So, which Jets players have the best chance of breaking out this upcoming season? Here are five to keep an eye on as training camp nears.
Sam Darnold
Thanks to the upgrades the Jets made to their offensive line this offseason, there is a good chance 2020 is the year the best version of Sam Darnold comes to play.
With a revamped offensive line in place, the hope is that Darnold will no longer have to spend most of his time evading pass rushers. That will give him the chance to go through his reads without the fear of being under constant duress, which could lead to a major uptick in his production. Robby Anderson’s departure in free agency takes away a weapon for Darnold to work with, but the arrivals of Breshad Perriman and Denzel Mims should offset that.
Darnold has shown plenty of flashes of potential throughout his first two seasons with New York. Now, he has the pass protection that could help him translate his flashes into consistent success.