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

4. Double-digit wins

Some may look at the “lack of talent” surrounding their future franchise quarterback as an issue. However, let’s look at the past for some clues.

In 2011, the Indianapolis Colts average 4.2 yards per carry and scored eight times on the ground. They also allowed the three quarterbacks who played to be sacked 35 times, and their leading receiver had 960 yards and four touchdowns. They finished 2-14 and drafted Andrew Luck No. 1 overall. In 2012, The Colts rushing average dropped to 3.8 yards per carry, and Luck was sacked 41 times, and despite that threw for over 4,000 yards and the leading receiver had over 1,300 yards. The Colts finished 11-5.

According to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com’s draft profile on Sam Darnold, his best NFL comparison was Andrew Luck heading into the draft. Many people think that Robby Anderson would’ve had a 1,000 yard season if there wasn’t an injury to Josh McCown, and that probably likely. One of Darnold’s best attributes is accuracy deep. So, this could be the season we finally see Anderson break out for his first 1,000-yard season.

They also have two big targets for the red zone in Quincy Enunwa and Terrelle Pryor. That combination will be deadly and lead to many trips to the end zone. The Jets offense will lead this team to an 11-win season.