The Jets are running it back to make the run that never happened last year in 2024, and they’re not dragging their feet in addressing the issues on the offensive side of the ball that plagued them in 2023.
Blindside protector wasn’t able to keep their Hall of Fame quarterback upright for a single drive to begin the year? New York brought in former Cowboys and future Hall of Fame offensive tackle Tyron Smith to make sure last year’s four-play fiasco isn’t repeated.
Signed a below average WR to an ill-advised, huge two-year deal at the flick of the wrist of that same Hall of Fame QB? The Jets released Allen Lazard after learning the hard way that he is entirely dependent on Aaron Rodgers to produce and acquired Williams to flank Garrett Wilson in the new-look Jets offense.
It’s as explosive a roster New York has has on paper this century, and Williams has a chance to carve out a nice role for himself as the Jets’ downfield threat and contested catch specialist. Garrett Wilson is always going to eat first in this passing attack – he has easy top-5 potential as long as Rodgers can stay healthy – but there should be plenty of room for Williams to work in as a reliable fantasy WR2/3 behind him. This, of course, assuming that Williams can get back to 100% by kickoff, which isn’t a given considering he’ll be 30 years old in October. There’s a chance Williams could have to spin the tires a bit before he gets real, dependable traction in New York, but by the end of the year, Williams should have plenty of appeal and be a mainstay in lineups – even if that’s only as a flex or WR3.