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Jets offensive line needs ‘sense of urgency’ after ragged effort

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Center Spencer Long prepares to snap the ball to Sam Darnold against the Redskins.

Spencer Long’s introduction to the Jets’ offensive line has been stalled a bit with injuries around him, but the center isn’t using that as an excuse for the unit’s tough game against the Redskins on Thursday night.

“It’s coming [together], but our sense of urgency needs to pick up,” said Long, who signed a four-year, $27 million contract. “This is the time we make a big jump, this week, and hopefully we can get all five in there rolling this week.