The realizations came at different times for different Jets, but they all came to the same conclusion: Mitchell Trubisky, running threat, is real.
The stats show it, but the film confirms the Bears quarterback can be dangerous with his legs — a test the Jets will have to face in person Sunday at Soldier Field.
“He does surprise me, actually,” defensive end Leonard Williams said Friday. “You see some running quarterbacks that are able to run, but he actually looks like a runner when he’s running. He doesn’t just look like a fast quarterback. I think that’s definitely a challenge.