Jets’ most specific weaknesses: Pass protection at RB/TE

[gmf1369]

The offensive line is not the only place where the Jets must focus on improving the pass protection in front of Zach Wilson. They’ve got to fortify the running back and tight end positions, too.

New York’s RBs and TEs combined to allow 27 pressures, trailing the Titans’ 28 for second-most among all RB/TE units. On a per-play basis, the Jets’ RBs and TEs combined to give up a pressure rate of 9.86% (27 pressures on 284 pass-blocking snaps), the worst rate in the NFL.

The primary perpetrators were Ty Johnson and Ryan Griffin, who gave up eight pressures apiece. That tied Johnson for fifth among RBs and it tied Griffin for third among TEs.

As trivial as this facet of the game may seem, it actually correlates quite strongly with winning.

Seven of the 10 teams whose RBs and TEs combined to allow a pressure rate of 6.5% or less finished with a winning record, including the third-ranked Super Bowl champion Rams (4.88%). Six of the seven worst teams in this category finished with a losing record, and the one that did make the playoffs (Titans) failed to win a postseason game.

Pass-blocking ability needs to be at the forefront of the Jets’ minds when evaluating possible additions at RB and TE.

Jets Global

 

[Old#15]

Since McBride probably won't be available in 2nd round, a value pick to help fix this would be Ruckert later in 2nd (with 2nd rounder acquired in trade down with Steelers?). Really like him for his blocking and potential as receiver. Kolar is another value pick at TE, but IMO lower ceiling than Ruckert.

 

[gmf1369]

Since McBride probably won't be available in 2nd round, a value pick to help fix this would be Ruckert later in 2nd (with 2nd rounder acquired in trade down with Steelers?). Really like him for his blocking and potential as receiver. Kolar is another value pick at TE, but IMO lower ceiling than Ruckert.

not to mention the run heavy Golden Eagles of Boston College and Trae Barry is another sleeper day three option but yes Ruckert is high on the Jets list with McBride as the golden goose prize but would also seem them doubling down and getting two.

 

[Tinstar]

The offensive line is not the only place where the Jets must focus on improving the pass protection in front of Zach Wilson. They’ve got to fortify the running back and tight end positions, too.

New York’s RBs and TEs combined to allow 27 pressures, trailing the Titans’ 28 for second-most among all RB/TE units. On a per-play basis, the Jets’ RBs and TEs combined to give up a pressure rate of 9.86% (27 pressures on 284 pass-blocking snaps), the worst rate in the NFL.

The primary perpetrators were Ty Johnson and Ryan Griffin, who gave up eight pressures apiece. That tied Johnson for fifth among RBs and it tied Griffin for third among TEs.

As trivial as this facet of the game may seem, it actually correlates quite strongly with winning.

Seven of the 10 teams whose RBs and TEs combined to allow a pressure rate of 6.5% or less finished with a winning record, including the third-ranked Super Bowl champion Rams (4.88%). Six of the seven worst teams in this category finished with a losing record, and the one that did make the playoffs (Titans) failed to win a postseason game.

Pass-blocking ability needs to be at the forefront of the Jets’ minds when evaluating possible additions at RB and TE.

Jets Global

That last statement I have only bee preaching it all my life .
Pass-blocking ability needs to be at the forefront of the Jets’ minds when evaluating possible additions at RB and TE.

 

[gmf1369]

That last statement I have only bee preaching it all my life .
Pass-blocking ability needs to be at the forefront of the Jets’ minds when evaluating possible additions at RB and TE.

that is why Jerrion Ealy, Jerome Ford would be ideal as compliment to Michael Carter in the backfield for the foreseeable future

but to draft at least two Meat & Potato style tight ends from this draft SHOULD be the goal