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New York Jets Midseason Grades By Position

By Kenneth Teape

Oct 23, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A New York Jets flag waves in the end zone after a touchdown run by New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) (not shown) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Ravens 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A New York Jets flag waves in the end zone after a touchdown run by New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) (not shown) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Ravens 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Jets Midseason Grades By Position
Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Jets 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

Grade: C+

The Jets offensive line has been ravaged since before the season even started. When D’Brickashaw Ferguson retired the Jets were left with a gaping hole at left tackle. They filled it with Ryan Glady, a good move, but injuries have hurt them throughout the season.

They were already a below-average group and the injuries haven’t helped. The Jets have one of the most experienced starting units in the NFL, but the results are underwhelming. Nick Mangold is in danger of missing his second consecutive game after missing only four in his career before this season. Without him, this unit drops even more as he is the leader up front.

They do not allow many negative plays in the rushing game, but they don’t open up many holes either. The Jets are averaging 4.1 yards per carry, ranked 18th in the NFL. They are below average protecting the quarterback as well. Their 17 sacks given up are middle of the road, but the 49 hits allowed are ninth most in the NFL.

The Jets do not have enough talent in their backfield to overcome pedestrian offensive line play. If the offense is to get on track, the offensive line needs to open up more holes and give better pass protection.

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