New York Jets: 5 Bold predictions for the 2018 regular season

The New York Jets enter 2018 with low expectations. That doesn’t mean great things can’t happen, and we will explore some bold predictions here.

There’s a lot of caution in the New York media and among the fan base concerning the New York Jets. Many are looking at 2018 as just another stepping stone after they drafted Sam Darnold.

Many believe that’s just the next step and others will have to follow. While that’s true, what about 2018? Why can’t the Jets begin the Sam Darnold era with a bang? The truth is people just want to temper their expectations because of the past rather than think about the true potential of this team.

Let’s not temper the expectations. Let’s be bold. What will the Jets do in 2018? Let’s find out!

5. Defense will bend plenty, but rarely break

We saw a glimpse of the future against the New York Giants in the preseason Week 3 annual matchup. Sure the Giants offense “carved up” the Jets defense, but when it came to push and shove, the Jets defense kept the Giants out of the end zone, limiting them to 15 points (the other seven came as a result of poor special teams coverage).

It’s going to be a nail-biting season for this defense, but, in the end, they will keep opponents out of the end zone, and that’s the name of the game.