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5 Things the New York Jets Must Do Well Schematically in 2016

By John Sarianides

Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles on the sideline during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 22-17. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles on the sideline during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 22-17. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Jets are coming off of a 10-6 season, but with looming quarterback issues, they will need to some different things schematically in 2016.

Jets nation will tell you otherwise but if the 2016 New York Jets are going to be successful, they are going to need to do some different things.

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With the return of Ryan Fitzpatrick still up in the air, Todd Bowles and his coaching staff will be leaning on the remaining quarterbacks on the roster to take the next step and develop. Not only that, but the offensive line and the defense need to play well also.

The Jets won’t score as many points as they did last season without Fitzpatrick. Therefore, they need to play well in all three phases if they want to make the playoffs. Here are five things they need to do well schematically.

1. Emphasize 3-Step, Quick 5-Step and Play-Action: Assuming Geno Smith is the Jets quarterback in 2016, offensive coordinator Chan Gailey will have to get the ball out of Smith’s hands quickly. Look for the Jets to emphasize three step passes out of shotgun as well as quick five step drop pass plays from under center. If the Jets can establish their ground game, then they’ll throw a lot of play action passes as well.

Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) warms up prior to a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) warms up prior to a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Generate Match-Ups With Jace Amaro and Matt Forte: Forte will be a weapon in the Jets passing game. He is a terrific receiver and a good pass blocker. Look for Gailey to move him around in formations and create match ups with him. Amaro missed 12 games last season. Prior to getting hurt, Amaro looked like he was developing into a quality starting tight end who was living up to his ability before he got hurt. The Jets would love if Amaro could become Smith’s security blanket by working the middle of the field.

3. Use More No Huddle: Playing with pace is the name of the game at every level of football today. Using the no huddle is a good way to get an offense into rhythm, especially early in the game. Playing fast allows a quarterback to get the ball out of his hand quickly and get into rhythm. Don’t be surprised if Chan Gailey uses the no huddle early in the pre-season to get Smith and the young quarterbacks into game shape.

4. Bring Even More Pressure Defensively: Todd Bowles didn’t pressure as much as he wanted to in his first season with the Jets. I think that’ll change this season. Look for more 30 fronts and more activity by the linebackers and sub defensive backs. They’ll show more blitzes and they’ll come. Bowles blitzed 42% of the time his last season as defensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals. Look for the Jets blitz 35-40% of the time this season.

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5. Play More 30 Shade Fronts: Muhammad Wilkerson, Leonard Williams and Sheldon Richardson form one of the best defensive lines in football. Assuming Wilkerson reports, this Jets defensive line could be dominate especially if the Jets bring more pressure as I expect they will. With Damon Harrison gone in free agency, look for the Jets to play out of their 3-4 base.


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