2019 NFL Power Rankings: Who heads into summer at No. 1?

No. 28 – New York Jets

There exists a fallacy in logic, that the summation of parts does not always coalesce into a whole of equal measure. That while many pieces to a puzzle may be present, one piece does not represent the quality of the uniform body.

The New York Jets spent all offseason adding pieces. Important ones. Expensive ones. But even now, with the heightened degree of talent they possess, their parts do not make one whole. Not yet.

There are reasons to be excited about the Jets. Sam Darnold has the arm talent and fearlessness to be a franchise quarterback. Le’Veon Bell, Robby Anderson, Jamison Crowder, Quincy Enunwa, and Chris Herndon accentuate an offensive skill position cast that could surprise. And the defense, with offseason additions like Quinnen Williams, Blake Cashman, C.J. Mosley, and Jachai Polite, could improve from its No. 25 mark in total yardage allowed last season.

But the roster, even with its high-priced acquisitions, is far from finished. The offensive line remains a work in progress, with uncertainty even in its most sturdy pieces, and the coaching staff, headlined by head coach Adam Gase, offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, is uninspiring at best, and detrimental at worst.

The Jets have long awaited their return to greatness, but while some players have the traits to fuel a lift-off, the coaching staff may ultimately keep them grounded in the AFC East. For the sake of the young core in place, they’ll hit the reset button again in due time.