FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have seen how flimsy depth along the offensive line can be and how easily it can derail a season.
Two years ago, New York used 13 different players and 13 different line combinations in a 17-game season. While last year's group wasn't nearly as banged up, it still dealt with many injuries that contributed to its five-win season.
In short, if the Jets want to change their losing ways, they'll need to ensure that their offensive line is healthy and prepared for any situation in 2025.
That is precisely what offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand made clear ahead of Wednesday's minicamp practice.
"You'd love to say that you have the five right away and you know it, but in reality, you're going to play 10 guys maybe, eight, nine, 10 guys throughout the season, so they're all going to have to learn how to play with each other," Engstrand said. "We don't have a specific timeframe or a specific date and Training Camp, 'By practice 12, we got to have it.' That'll make itself clear when it does."
As things stand, the Jets are projected to have a solid starting offensive line in 2025.
Olu Fashanu, John Simpson, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and prized first-round rookie Armand Membou are the projected starters this season. Veteran backups like Max Mitchell, Josh Myers, Carter Warren, and Chukwuma Okorafor are also expected to play key roles.
Things may be changing in Florham Park this year. And it's not just because the team is - ideally - better-coached than in recent years.
A quality offensive line like they are expected to have could fundamentally change how New York plays in 2025.