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5 bold predictions for New York Jets in 2020

By Rucker Haringey

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets pauses on the field during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets pauses on the field during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 12: New York Jets head coach Adam Gase stands on the sidelines during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 12, 2019, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 12: New York Jets head coach Adam Gase stands on the sidelines during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 12, 2019, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The Jets limped to an ugly final record of 7-9 in 2019. Can Sam Darnold get this team in contention for a playoff berth in 2020?

No one really expects the Jets to contend for an AFC East crown in 2020. To make any move towards playoff contention the team will need a lot of players to enjoy breakout campaigns. That means Jets fans need to count on a lot of bold, positive predictions to come through for the franchise.

Unfortunately, the roster talent just doesn’t seem to be in place for a big move up the standings. It’s conceivable that the Jets could improve on last year’s win total, but anything more than 8-8 seems like a complete and utter pipe dream. It’s going to be another long year for Jets fans.

The roster isn’t entirely devoid of talent though. A few young players could enjoy breakout campaigns in 2020. It won’t change the team’s status as AFC East doormats, but it might brighten the long-term outlook significantly. Without delay, here are five bold predictions for the Jets’ upcoming season.

5. The Jets won’t improve their win total

Winning four games again would be considered a failure in New York. That’s just what is going to happen to Adam Gase and his coaching staff. There’s actually a decent chance this team will go 3-13 or worse in 2020.

The talent just isn’t there. The offensive line might be a little better than it was in 2019, but it’s still a major weakness. Robby Anderson may not have been worth his price tag in free agency, but he was still the team’s most dangerous wide receiver. Signing Breshaud Perriman is a slight downgrade.

That means Sam Darnold and this offense will be even worse in 2020. That’s a clear recipe for constructing one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Jets are going to give Larry David even more material to work with after this disastrous season.

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