The roster characterization is subjective, but a quick review of seasons past confirms there has never been a season quite like the one on the horizon.
The Jets had two out of three in 2009, with coach Rex Ryan and quarterback Mark Sanchez as newbies, but that was a veteran team that made the playoffs after narrowly missing out in 2008.
They have a handful of players who were in diapers when Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady broke into the league in 2000, which should make for some fun “age” jokes for the Week 17 matchup.
Saleh knows what’s ahead: There will be growing pains, even for the coach, but he relishes the opportunity.
You can’t, as a football coach, be afraid to go through those bumps because there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Outsiders might consider Ty Johnson the forgotten man at running back, but he’s still very much in the team’s plans.
The Jets knew Elijah Moore was good — they had a first-round grade on him — but they were blown away by the rookie wide receiver.
Tight end Chris Herndon, who sat out the final day with leg tightness, failed to distinguish himself this spring.
Silent safety: Marcus Maye blew off the media in minicamp, certainly out of character for him .
Maye, who attended the mandatory camp after skipping the voluntary portion of the offseason, will play for the franchise-tag tender if he doesn’t agree to a long-term deal by the July 15 deadline.
“We did miss him, to be completely honest,” Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said.
When the San Francisco 49ers had to go to the bench in 2017 and 2018, they turned to C.J.
It’s admirable Saleh wants to give White and Morgan a chance to develop, but the bottom line is winning games.
Brian Hoyer, who piqued the Jets’ interest last month, could shake free from the New England Patriots, but he has lost 17 straight starts.
Gang’s all here: You may recall the NFLPA, citing health concerns, encouraged players to skip voluntary workouts — and yet the Jets averaged about 80 players per day.
Q factor: Quinnen Williams, who sat out the offseason as he recovered from foot surgery, is expected to be ready for training camp.
Whenever a new group comes in, there’s the benefit of the doubt, but adversity will be the cement that solidifies everything that’s been built, going through those tough times.” — Saleh.