New York Jets: Individual talent isn’t everything for Gang Green
What we should’ve learned from the New England Patriots is that individual talent isn’t everything, and New York Jets fans and media will learn that too.
Five Super Bowls can’t be an aberration. The New England Patriots have won five Super Bowls by putting rosters together devoid of what many define as a true superstar of the game — outside of the quarterback. Many people — fans and media alike — think the New York Jets don’t have quite enough “talent” to be playoff contenders, but they’re missing the key point.
What we learned from the Patriots is that it’s not about an individuals talent per say, but how their skills fit what the team wants to do with their scheme. It not about a player’s 40 time, leaping ability, etc. Those are good attributes and part of the puzzle, but not even the biggest part of the puzzle.
The Jets aren’t looks for the biggest, fastest or the strongest. It’s not about an individual’s numbers, either. It’s about the philosophy in New England. “Do your job.” Everyone has a role, and they master that role. Instead of picking players that fit the generally accepted mold, they will fit what the Jets want to do.
An example of this would be the combination of the Trumaine Johnson signing and not drafting a rush linebacker in the 2018 NFL Draft. They needed to fix the back end to improve the pass rush, because they want to be able to get pressure with exotic blitzes. They can’t do that if receivers are getting open frequently and quickly. They need the coverage to hold up long enough for the rush to get home, and the combination of Johnson on the No. 1 receiver and Morris Claiborne moving to the No. 2.
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If you’re looking for the next Keyshawn Johnson or Darrelle Revis, you may wait a long time. It’s not about stars, but players who fit a role, and play that role to the best of their ability.