Inevitably when people discuss the Jets right now, whether it is your friend who is a fan or CBS broadcaster J.J. Watt, the conversation centers around how the future is bright because of the young talent the Jets have on offense. 

I get it. I do. The Jets have more good, young skill players right now than at any time I have been covering the Jets. Omar Cooper Jr., Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, Braelon Allen, Adonai Mitchell, Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson are all reasons to be excited about 2027 and beyond. 

But here is my word of caution: It was not all that long ago when we felt that way about the Jets … on defense. 

Remember the 2022 Jets?