Garrett Wilson reveals what Jets' offensive identity must be for success in 2025
While a brand-new coaching staff has spent months implementing a brand-new offensive scheme, it's no secret that the Jetsare going to rely on a run-heavy attack with physicality in the trenches this season. By design and by neccesity.
But the gameplan assigned to dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields still must incorporate the passing threat. And whether or not star receiver Garrett Wilsonfinishes as their weekly top contributor, he hopes his teammates are prepared for all assignments and adjustments.
"I envision this offense being something that's very detailed," Wilson said after Thursday's practice. "When I think of this offense, there's a lot of moving parts. With that, it's got to be detailed. The players have to know exactly where the snap points are, the idea behind why we're doing these motions.
"All of those things are at a premium in this offense because we do them a lot. I don't want to give out too much info, but our identity is going to be, take what the defense gives us... I'm excited. I feel like we've had some small sample sizes where the world has got to see."
It remains to be seen how the Jets will ask Fields to throw the ball, but the versatile signal-caller at least has the luxury of a dependable target in Wilson who can work in the slot and outside the numbers.
A ground attack featuring running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, as well as Fields, doesn't alter the Jets' expectations for Wilson. After all, the fourth-year wideout signed a massive four-year, $130 million extension with the team in July. They have long-term visions together.
The Jets are hoping that it won't take long for Fields and Wilson -- former college teammates at Ohio State -- to find a groove as catalysts. Even with a ground-and-pound emphasis, Wilson became the first Jets receiver in nearly six decades to produce three straight 1,000-yard campaigns.
"It's awesome just to see that look on [Fields'] face, one that I recognize," Wilson said. "Knowing what that looks like when he's locked in, he's locked in. I can feel it... When you come into the league, you don't think you're ever going to get to play with your college teammates again, let alone the guy throwing you the ball."
The Jets' first test of the 2025 season will come at home on Sunday (1 p.m. kickoff), in a matchup that befittingly features Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers. Call it a mini reunion for Fields, too, as he started six games for the Steelers in 2024.