ESPN has bold Jets analysis after free agency splurge

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It has been tough sledding for the New York Jets of late as Aaron Glenn tries to pick this franchise up off the canvas.

And in free agency, the franchise made some decent moves, and ones that should help propel this team forward.

Geno Smith returning is an interesting choice, but he does give New York a better chance to win than Justin Fields (I think), and having Hall come back is a good piece of business. So too was the handful of key defensive signing as well.

Due to all of that, ESPN's Mike Clay has named the Jets as one of the big improvers this offseason.

"The Jets," Clay wrote. "They still have a ways to go, but the Jets are headed in the right direction after inexpensively steadying the quarterback situation (Geno Smith) and retaining running back Breece Hall. They added much-needed impact players at every level of coach Aaron Glenn's defense, including defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare, linebacker Demario Davis, underrated cornerback Nahshon Wright and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick."

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Can Jets climb in 2026?

Of course, they can, but then again, the bar isn't exactly set too high.

A 3-14 record shouldn't be too hard to improve on, especially looking at the players the franchise has brought in.

Of course, people thought the Jets would see an upswing last year, and they didn't.

It's all a projection, but there is reason to think that in his second year, Glenn can get this ship steadied and moving in the path he wants.

And with a handful of veteran players helping lead the way, maybe 2026 could be more fruitful than 2025.

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