Jets Mailbag: How lengthy will Haason Reddick state of affairs final?

The common season is lastly right here. It is a pivotal one for the Jets. No extra ready – it’s an unofficial win-now mandate.

They’ve the quarterback. They’ve the roster round him. They consider they’ve the workers.

So: Win.

Will they?

Let’s open the mailbag to handle that and extra…

Do you suppose this Haason Reddick state of affairs drags into the common season? – @FiggyNYK

I’ll let you know what I’ve been advised every time I’ve checked in: There’s a likelihood he experiences inside the subsequent 24 hours, and there’s an equal likelihood he doesn’t report in any respect. It truly is an old school standoff. I did contact base with a few sources who know Reddick. They consider if he actually desires to take a seat out — he’ll sit out your entire yr. He’s not a participant who shall be swayed by public opinion. Logic says he’ll ultimately finish this, however, on this case, you simply don’t know.

I see this factor from each side: The Jets don’t wish to commit cash to a participant who hasn’t dedicated something to them. It sends a nasty message to the locker room to commerce for a participant, that participant calls for a brand new contract, and you then pay him whilst you have guys like DJ Reed wanting a brand new deal, too. However, if you happen to’re Reddick, what do you want to show? You’re not some schlub. This man has double-digit sacks every of the final 4 years. If the Jets need proof … they will activate the movie. I get why he doesn’t wish to elevate a single weight till, on the minimal, his unguaranteed as a result of assured. Don’t danger it.

I do consider this drags into the common season as a result of that’s the one time leverage can change. The Jets insist they’re advantageous with out him. Reddick says he’s prepared to take a seat out the yr. The latter could be very fluid, however the former solely adjustments when there’s concrete proof Will McDonald, Jermaine Johnson, and Micheal Clemmons aren’t sufficient. That might occur in the event that they don’t sniff Brock Purdy in Week 1.

As soon as it’s clear that Reddick isn’t a luxurious however a necessity he and his representatives can demand the contract he needs. Till then, although, it’s a ready recreation.

What’s going to Olu Fashanu’s function be this yr? Will he solely service as an harm substitute, or might they work him in for a drive right here and there? – @jasonarcewang

Continuity is every little thing with an offensive line. The Jets hope they throw Tyron Smith, John Simpson, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses on the market for the primary snap … and never one among them comes out except they’re resting starters earlier than the playoffs. I suppose, if there are video games the place the Jets are forward by fairly a bit, there’s an opportunity they get Fashanu some expertise, however that’s actually it. They gained’t rotate their tackles. He’ll be the swing participant in jumbo formations and an amazing insurance coverage coverage.

The Jets tried to commerce up within the draft – you noticed that on Laborious Knocks. They wished a receiver. That participant would have began from Week 1 and contributed extra Yr 1. When that wasn’t doable, although, Douglas pivoted and did the sensible factor. Smith hasn’t performed a full season since 2015. Moses, whereas sturdy all through his profession, began to interrupt down final yr. That’s often the start of the tip for linemen over 32 (see Duane Brown). Ideally, each of these guys keep wholesome. If one doesn’t, although, now you’ve got somebody you’ll be able to put in and never lose something.

Fashanu did have an excellent camp. Truthfully, having talked to a number of sources, they insist he’d be a starter had nearly another staff chosen him.

Do you consider the Jets would have been higher off in the event that they drafted Broderick Jones (offensive deal with, Steelers) final yr, then focused a move rusher this yr? – @jasonoki

The play for the Jets final yr was receiver.

I’ve argued this with members of their teaching workers and entrance workplace. This isn’t revisionist principle, both. There’s a clip of me on SNY’s draft present saying the very same factor the second they chose McDonald. They defined to me why they picked him. They knew they had been doubtless going to lose Bryce Huff and Carl Lawson was within the last yr of his contract. They figured they’d be enjoying with a variety of leads, so he’d be a situational rusher in Yr 1 and a starter in Yr 2. That’s advantageous. However receiver was a much more urgent want.

The Jets can be a greater staff proper now had they chose Jordan Addison, Zay Flowers or Jaxon Smith-Njigba, re-signed Huff, saved John Franklin-Myers, and drafted Fashanu. That was the play. Now they’re nonetheless in search of a long-term pairing for Garrett Wilson.

In what capability do you consider we see Braelon Allen? – @horusnhigh

It is a fascinating query. I’ve battled with this one all summer season. I don’t know the reply. This offense will run by way of Breece Hall – I’ve been advised that on superb authority. However Allen is legitimately good. He acquired higher and higher all through the summer season. You wish to see him on the sector … however you additionally don’t wish to take Corridor off it. It’s an excellent drawback to have.

I feel you’ll truly see a 70-30, 60-40 break up early within the season. The aim is to have Corridor wholesome all year long and recent for a playoff run. He’ll nonetheless be the focus, however there isn’t this horrific drop-off when Allen is available in.

I wish to make this clear: Corridor is a much more explosive participant, however this isn’t like when Michael Carter ran in to take snaps.