Consistency in Coaching is just as important as the players’ consistency. The New York Jets made big changes to their offensive staff this year. Can consistency be created in the offseason to make a difference in 2026?
Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator: Aaron Glenn‘s first season as HC was not a good one. He’s a defensive-minded coach, so he’s called in the cavalry to help. Frank Reich is now the Offensive Coordinator, Bill Musgrave is Quarterback Coach, and Seth Ryan is the Passing Game Coordinator. In 2025, the Jets were dead last in passing yards at 140 passing yards per game. Yikes! I walk at least 140 yards just back and forth from the fridge when I watch a game. Frank Reich’s offense is QB-friendly, with a focus on the passing game. Seth Ryan, whose dad, Rex Ryan, used to be the Jets HC, will bring a career of passing-game knowledge, having worked with receivers for the Rams and Lions. If the Jets can integrate some of the Rams and Lions passing concepts, this Jets team may surprise us.
Quarterbacks: Again, another area of off-season inconsistency is that the Jets have a new, or is it old, starting quarterback in Geno Smith. They liked him as a second-rounder in 2013, and now they like him again. To be fair, he has matured as a quarterback and can run an offense. In 2022, he led the NFL in completion percentage, and in 2023, he had an NFL-best seven go-ahead fourth-quarter or overtime touchdown passes. Last season, however, his consistency ranking plummeted to one of the worst in the league. Backup QBs are Bailey Zappe and 4th-round pick Cade Klubnik from Clemson. Cade was on the way to a great season and possibly a higher draft pick until he had three injuries as a senior. He’s a wildcard who could shine if Geno Smith gets injured or underwhelms.
Wide Receivers: Garrett Wilson‘s consistency is tied to his QBs, and that hasn’t been good the last two years. The QB’s consistency is related to the offensive line. That also is not a good thing in 2026, with the Jets o-line ranking near the bottom of most lists. If Geno captures a little magic and the o-line is serviceable, Wilson should have a solid season. Along with Wilson, there are Adonai Mitchell and shiny new first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. Omar Cooper Jr. is a YAC fiend, and if you’re in dynasty, grab him when you can.
Running Backs: The gifted Breece Hall is back, but his consistency ranking isn’t back from 2023/2024. The Jets used a 6th round pick on an offensive lineman and added a couple of serviceable linemen. The positive of Frank Reich is that he likes a workhorse running back. Remember when Jonathan Taylor had his 2,000-yard season? Frank Reich was calling the plays. Breece Hall will get the ball in this offense. If he gets average blocking, he could carry the offense. Also in the RB room are Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis.
Tight Ends: The tight end room is going to be a strength for the Jets. Last season, rookie Mason Taylor led the team in catches and had a 31% consistency ranking. Apparently that wasn’t good enough, and the Jets drafted Kenyon Sadiq in the first round. His combine performance was considered the best ever for the tight end position. Historically, Frank Reich has used a lot of two-tight-end sets and spread the ball around. Sadiq doesn’t have a consistency ranking yet, but in college he was named Big Ten Tight End of the Year. He could be a good “protection is breaking down, and the QB needs to get rid of the ball” guy. It looks like the Jets will need that kind of guy.
To be honest, I’m not seeing much consistency among most of the Jets’ players. They have to get in sync with a new coaching team and a new quarterback this season. Also, their O-line may be their Achilles ‘ heel. It feels like the Jets are getting ready to draft a QB in the first round in 2027. I see Breece Hall as the fantasy football highlight for this team. I’d gladly take him in the second round.
