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New York Jets: Is it time to party like it’s 2015?

By Michael Pallas

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Wide receiver Robby Anderson #11 of the New York Jets reaches for a catch which lead to a touchdown during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Wide receiver Robby Anderson #11 of the New York Jets reaches for a catch which lead to a touchdown during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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With the team they are going to field, the New York Jets may hit the record books in 2018 like they did in 2015.

It was three years ago, but who remembers the 2015 New York Jets? The team rode high, and they were just one win shy of making it to the playoffs, but they did set some franchise records along the way. Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall set the record for most receiving touchdowns by a duo, and Ryan Fitzpatrick became the first quarterback to throw for at least 30 touchdowns in a season.

Marshall and Decker also became the first duo since Wayne Chrebet and Keyshawn Johnson to have 1,000-yard seasons. That could happen again in 2018.

Sam Darnold was one of the most accurate quarterbacks in college football in 2017, and the Jets receivers are some of the most reliable in the NFL. According to Pro Football Focus, the Jets were tied for fourth-fewest dropped passes in the NFL in 2017 with 22.

To be fair, though, the Jets didn’t have Quincy Enunwa in 2017, due to a neck injury. He was a big culprit when it comes to dropped passes in 2016. According to Pro Football Focus Elite, he was tied for second-most drops in the NFL (12) and had the highest drop rate (17.4 percent).

If Enunwa has fixed the drop issue, the Jets could have multiple receivers reach the 1,000 yard mark, and with the accuracy and deep ball ability of Sam Darnold, they could have multiple receivers reach double-digit touchdowns.

According to Pro Football Focus, Darnold is also good on quick throws. So, that’s an added bonus.

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The Jets offense is set up perfectly for Darnold. It’s set up with quick timing throws that allow a quarterback to establish a rhythm, and they have some bootlegs to allow him to throw on the run too.

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Anyway you slice it, an accurate quarterback with three receivers capable of 1,000 yards is dangerous. There’s a lot of potential here. The combination of Bates and Darnold with their receivers could turn out to be the perfect match the Jets need to get over the hump. So, it may be time to party like it’s 2015 — but with a different result at the end of the season.

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