NFL power rankings: Vikings, Eagles top the board

2018 Key Additions: For the first time since 2009, the Green and White used a first-round selection on an offensive player of any kind with the choice of Sam Darnold. General manager Mike Maccagan used free agency to bolster the rest of this unit. The club signed running backs Isaiah Crowell and Thomas Rawls, as well as wide receivers Terrelle Pryor, Andre Roberts and Charles Johnson to team with incumbents Robby Anderson and Quincy Enunwa. The New York Jets did a solid job bolstering their defense with additions such as inside linebackers Avery Williamson and Kevin Minter, as well as former Los Angeles Rams’ cornerback Trumaine Johnson.

Offseason Review: A year ago at this time, there was talk of a winless season. But the Jets surprised many by playing very-respectable football for the most part. Despite some house cleaning both during the 2017 season and since, this looks like a team headed in a positive direction. With Josh McCown and newcomer Teddy Bridgewater around, Darnold will be allowed to develop until the time is right. This is a franchise that hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2010 but made a little noise this past year. Hence the decision to extend the contracts of Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles. But the time to produce must be sooner than later.