The 2020 conversation revolved around Trevor Lawrence. Ridiculous tanking narratives and savior speak dominated New York Jets land—if only to provide a rabid and deserving fanbase hope when little could be found.
In the end, Lawrence finds himself in Jacksonville, stuck in a disastrous situation that was easier to predict than Bill Belichick’s faster-than-lightning bro hug with Tom Brady Sunday night. Zach Wilson is the new Jets’ franchise quarterback and away we go. The Jets’ fortunes are undoubtedly tied to Wilson’s development and ultimate performance.
Everybody understands the deal.
What flies inexplicably under the radar, however, is the other big piece of the struggle that relates to turning around a football program.