Throughout the offseason, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Ethan Greenberg and Randy Lange will give their responses to a series of questions regarding the Jets.
Today's question: What was your top takeaway from Week 1 of Jets OTAs?
EA: While the Jets were greeted with cold, gray and rainy weather this week, the outlook is bright in Florham Park. Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters there was 100% attendance on the first day of the voluntary OTAs, so players have bought into the program. Wideout Garrett Wilson, who is eligible for a long-term extension, said he's "hopeful" that he's a Jet for life and emphasized that he wants to be part of something special. It was no surprise that Justin Fields -- a college teammate of Wilson's at Ohio State -- went right to No. 5 at the onset of 7-on-7 drills and later in team activities. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who is the second-longest tenured Jet, owned up to an "immature" social media post following Aaron Rodgers' release and said he was paid to help "change this thing around." Third-year edge Will McDonald IV, the explosive, bendy pass rusher who was buzzing the tower during Wednesday's workout, has added 15 pounds to his frame. The kicking competition began as Anders Carlson and rookie Caden Davis each hit on 3-of-4 field-goal attempts although one of Carlson's connects came from 55 yards out.
EG: There's a real energy at practice. Players moved with purpose and intention throughout the OTA session that was open to the media including the walkthrough, which is more like a fast-jog-through. Even though participation is voluntary until the mandatory minicamp in June, you could tell players are enjoying being at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center even before Aaron Glenn told reporters the team had 100% participation on Day 1 of OTAs. As AG said, players are buying in, which helps the team build its identity and culture. Garrett Wilson and Quinnen Williams each expressed their confidence in the direction the Green & White is headed under Glenn's tutelage. The team is in the early stages of the Glenn era and are months away from the regular season, but the early outlook is positive for the 2025 Jets.