Jets Could Be a Surprise Contender in 2025, Says Justin Fields
The New York Jets are building something promising in 2025…
This offseason has marked a turning point for the franchise. The Jets’ roster is noticeably younger than it was at the end of the 2024 season, and former Jets star Aaron Glenn is back, this time as head coach.
Glenn joins from the Detroit Lions, where he served as defensive coordinator, and now aims to help turn the Jets around in a similar fashion to what Detroit accomplished a few years ago.
New Jets quarterback Justin Fields recently spoke about the offseason, and one key takeaway was his mention of bringing in some concepts from Detroit, according to team reporter Eric Allen.
“Yes, we’re bringing over some of the same concepts from Detroit, but, like you said, we have different players here, so it won’t be exactly the same,” Fields said. “In Detroit, they were 3-4 years into that offense, so it’ll take time, but we don’t want it to take too long.”
“Of course, we’re setting a standard to be great, to compete, and be disciplined. As for the offense, I think (offensive coordinator) Tanner Engstrand will tailor it to the guys we have, trying to get the ball to them in the way that suits their strengths. For example, a player might run one route better than another, so we’ll focus on getting them the ball in the most effective way to help the team.”
This approach makes a lot of sense. Detroit had one of the most dynamic offenses last season, and Fields’ mobility is a significant upgrade over Jared Goff, which adds another dimension.
Mason Taylor could fill the role of Detroit’s Sam LaPorta, while Garrett Wilson would be the Jets’ version of Amon-Ra St. Brown. Players like Josh Reynolds, Allen Lazard, or Arian Smith might take on the role of Jameson Williams. In the backfield, Breece Hall could play a role similar to Jahmyr Gibbs, with Braelon Allen resembling David Montgomery.
The Jets have the personnel to run an offense similar to Detroit’s. Now, it’s all about translating that potential onto the field in actual games.
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