The New York Jets will enter the 2026 season under Aaron Glenn, knowing they must start showing signs of improvement.
After a three-win season last year, many wanted Glenn to move on, but the magnitude of the rebuild is huge. Still, Glenn will be under pressure to get results.
He has brought in key veterans on both sides of the ball, but one glaring position that has been missed is receiver, with New York having just Garrett Wilson for Geno Smith to throw to.
But for ESPN's Rich Cimini, a breakout year from young tight end Mason Taylor could help ease concerns about the receiver room.
"A breakout year by second-year TE Mason Taylor could help mitigate the concern," Cimini wrote. Glenn said he expects Taylor to "have a hell of a year." Taylor had a quiet 44 catches last season as a rookie, missing the last four games due to a neck injury."
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Taylor the key to Jets' offense?
While "key" might be a little heavy-handed for a tight end who posted 369 yards and 1 TD from 44 receptions in 13 games, there is upside.
Taylor's last game in 2025, a loss to the Miami Dolphins, saw him end the game with 51 yards from five receptions, marking the third time he'd surpassed 50 yards in a game.
So, the talent is there, and now he has a competent, veteran quarterback who can get him the ball.
Now, Taylor having a breakout season means getting how many yards? 700+? That seems like a lot.
But if there are no other receivers coming to help Wilson, it could be tough sledding for the offense yet again.
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