Coaching camp has formally come to an finish for the Jets.
Nevertheless, earlier than we glance forward in the direction of Week 1 and the matchup with the Steelers, the Jets have their preseason finale in opposition to the Eagles.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn is being mum about which starters will sit on Friday evening.
“I won’t get into the who’s or whatnot, but a good amount of starters won’t play,” he stated on Tuesday. “It gives us the chance to look at some of our other young guys and give them plenty of playing time so we can evaluate them.”
Judging from Glenn’s assertion, quarterback Justin Fields and many of the Jets’ beginning offensive unit in all probability gained’t play in opposition to the Eagles. Additionally, anybody with damage considerations will seemingly sit. Meaning no Sauce Gardner, no Quinnen Williams, and no Jermaine Johnson.
Gardner and Williams returned to observe this week, however each have been coping with calf points. Johnson was just lately activated off the bodily unable to carry out checklist after tearing his Achilles final yr.
Maintaining that in thoughts, listed below are 5 areas to observe through the Jets’ preseason sport in opposition to the Eagles.
CAN MARTINEZ BE QB2?
With Tyrod Taylor’s standing up within the air, Friday will probably be a chance for Adrian Martinez to show he ought to get consideration for the Jets backup position.
Taylor (knee) is out for the rest of the preseason after having a knee scope, however Jets coach Aaron Glenn is hopeful that he will probably be prepared for Week 1. Nevertheless, the Jets had veterans C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman in for tryouts final Thursday.
Martinez has by no means taken a regular-season snap, however he has carried out decently all through the preseason. He has thrown for 266 yards, one landing, and one interception in two preseason outings in opposition to the Packers and Giants.
What he lacks in expertise, Martinez has mobility and arm expertise, which is why the Jets stored him on the observe squad final yr. It is likely to be an extended shot, however Friday is Martinez’s probability to show he deserves one of many 53-man roster spots.
WILL CORLEY EARN A SPOT?
Malachi Corley entered coaching camp on the roster bubble. Over the last month, he hasn’t proven a lot to show he deserves one of many 53 spots on the staff.
Not solely did the Jets commerce as much as choose Corley within the third spherical of the 2024 NFL Draft, however they traded up seven spots to pick out him. He had a forgettable rookie season, exterior of dropping the ball earlier than he reached the top zone in a Halloween sport in opposition to the Texans.
With one preseason sport remaining, it seems Corley may very well be in jeopardy of being launched throughout his second season within the league. He didn’t play till the fourth quarter of the Giants sport and was not focused. Corley additionally had six particular groups snaps, which doesn’t precisely bode effectively for his prospects with the Jets.
Except he can have a Victor Cruz-like efficiency in opposition to the Eagles, Friday might mark Corley’s closing sport on the Jets roster.
CAN YOUNG RECEIVERS KEEP ROLLING?
Glenn was not completely satisfied following the Jets’ preseason loss to the Giants on Saturday evening. However he was happy with the way in which his younger receivers carried out.
“I believed B-Smitty [Brandon Smith] did a very good job, and he’s been doing a superb job in observe additionally, and I believed Quentin [Skinner] actually confirmed up. I imply, each these guys are large guys, they each go up there and excessive level the ball. Pay attention, I believed it was a superb exhibiting for these guys.
Arian Smith, Brandon Smith, and Skinner have all stood out throughout coaching camp. Skinner additionally recorded the one Jets landing in opposition to the Giants.
Arian Smith, who was a fourth-round draft pick of Georgia in April, will undoubtedly make the staff. However with an damage to Allen Lazard [shoulder], that might present a chance for both Brandon Smith or Skinner to say a roster spot.
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