3 key Jets players struggling early during NFL training camp
The New York Jets had a disastrous season in 2023. They quickly spiraled out of control after Aaron Rodgers was injured on the first series of the season. The Jets are back in training camp looking to improve on their 7-10 record but have not gotten great results out of some key players. How can Joe Tippmann, Haason Reddick, and Will McDonald improve for the remainder of the summer?
The Jets drafted offensive lineman Joe Tippmann in the second round in 2023. He played in 16 games as a rookie and played well enough to make the NFL All-Rookie team. In the early stages of training camp, he has not played at an NFL level.
Reports have surfaced that Tippmann has struggled with shotgun snaps so far in practice. This comes amidst general reports on the offense struggling to find a rhythm and Rodgers starting to get frustrated.
The offensive line play was brutal in 2023, but Tippmann was one of the bright spots. With first-round pick Olu Fashanu and free agent acquisition Tyron Smith playing tackle, the line is in much better shape now. The Jets must have Tippmann snapping at a pro level while getting great tackle play to succeed this year.
