New York Jets Flight Connections 5/14/19

Good morning, Gang Green Nation! I hope everyone’s having a great start to their day. Jachai Polite seems like he will have a huge weight on his shoulders despite only being a 3rd Round selection by the Jets. Due to Jets’ GM Mike Maccagnan refusing to sign literally anyone who plays Edge in FA, Polite and last year’s ragtag group will become the staples of that position. Although there were some glimmers of potential last year, I don’t think relying on Polite to be a bona fide stud at the position in his first year is a game plan for success. The NFL average for 3rd round players becoming starters is roughly 33%, while Maccagnan’s draft picks alone are under 20%. Although I predicted the team wouldn’t pick up anyone else, it’s a bit alarming to have certain positions with no relative plan in place. If the Jets want to build a successful team, they may have to get lucky this year. With that said, here are your links to the team this Tuesday.

Matt Stypulkoski - Will Jets’ Sam Darnold make ‘giant’ leap in Year 2, just like Rams’ Jared Goff, Bears’ Mitch Trubisky? 3 reasons to believe he will

CBS Sports - Jets Offensive Lineman Osemele: ‘Adam Gase Is A Bad Ass’

Jared Dubin - Adam Gase says Le'Veon Bell will be at Jets' mandatory minicamp

Darryl Slater - How Jachai Polite provides big, early test for Adam Gase’s Jets culture change (and for C.J. Mosley’s leadership)

Matt Stypulkoski - What will Gregg Williams bring to Jets’ defense? NFL analyst breaks down defensive coordinator’s ‘core principles’

Robby Sabo - New York Jets: Jachai Polite means everything to Gregg Williams' defense

Eric Allen - With a Fresh Start, Jachai Polite Just Happy to Be a Jet

Spencer Aber - Jachai Polite one step closer to giving his mom the gift of retirement

Olivia Landis - Avery Williamson Embracing His New Role as C.J. Mosley Steps In

Tyler Calvaruso - Jets CB Blessuan Austin eager to overcome injury, make impact in NFL

Jeevan Kirkland - New York Jets CB Bless Austin wants to be the all-time best

Tyler Greenawalt - Jets legend Joe Namath excited for Quinnen Williams

Sam Nuemann - Quinnen Williams vows to play his NFL career for his late mother.

Matt Stypulkoski - Are NFL experts starting to jump on Jets’ bandwagon? Why pundits are bullish on team’s playoff chances

Darryl Slater - NFL power rankings 2019: Where are Jets in NBC’s Peter King’s latest rundown of league’s best, worst teams?

SNY - Former Jets QB Geno Smith expected to sign with Seahawks

NewYorkJets.com - Jets Announce Rookie Numbers

Here are your missed connections from yesterday.

Here is the thread about nothing, a door to the GGN underworld.

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful rest of the day!