New York Jets: Post Draft/Free Agency Offensive Analysis

Offensive Line

Expected Starters: Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Jonotthan Harrison, Brian Winters, Chuma Edoga

As referenced in the previous slide, this is clearly not the best offensive line in the NFL, far from it actually. Last season, the New York Jets O-Line was undoubtedly their weakest link and it showed ranking at the bottom of nearly every trackable blocking stat in the league. This was a big issue going into the offseason and they addressed it.

Free agent signing Kelechi Osemele is a two-time Pro-Bowl guard that goes against the grain in what the Jets have been preaching for years. In an organization that focuses on zone blocking, Osemele is the type of player who uses his sheer force to overpower a defender coming in one on one. He’s an excellent run blocker which is something the Gang Green hasn’t had in years. He will certainly provide Bell some of the real estate the back needs to be effective.

Chuma Edoga was and will always be known as the player that was drafted to help Sam Darnold feel better in the pocket. As a former teammate of Darnold at USC, Edoga was the main guy that gave Darnold time to set up in the pocket and pick out the right passes. Protecting the edge is going to be crucial as it was the biggest kryptonite for Darnold last season. Now that he has more blocking help, he can rest a little easier when calling the snap.

Center is still a huge hole for Gang Green. Pro Football Focus gave starter Jonotthan Harrison a below average grade of 54.1, which is below average and ranks him 30th in the league. His deficiencies in the middle will put extra heat on guards.