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NFL Power Ranking Preseason Edition: NFC only gets better

By George Stockburger

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws as he warms up before an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws as he warms up before an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC gestures after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC gestures after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

team. 30. . . . New York Jets. 29

Sam Darnold has a legitimate chance to be the New York Jets starting quarterback this entire season. He looked fantastic in the preseason, going through his reads, stepping up in the pocket, and making some strong red zone throws.

One of the Jets biggest problems this year will be “who catches all these great throws?” Jermaine Kearse is the only receiver I trust on the Jets right now with Terrelle Pryor and Robby Anderson each having their own issues this offseason. I’m surprised the Jets didn’t use a draft pick on a receiver/tight end or an offensive lineman, but considering the number of picks they had after trading up for Darnold, I’ll give them a pass.

New York could get something valuable for Teddy Bridgewater on the trade market after picking him up this offseason.

NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 16: Jack Doyle #84 of the Indianapolis Colts fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Avery Williamson #54 of the Tennessee Titans during the game at Nissan Stadium on October 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 16: Jack Doyle #84 of the Indianapolis Colts fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Avery Williamson #54 of the Tennessee Titans during the game at Nissan Stadium on October 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

On defense the Jets have some good young pieces after drafting Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye last year. Picking up Avery Williamson and Trumaine Johnson were major moves that haven’t gotten enough attention either.

We’ll see how New York does up front and with their pass rush with Wilkerson gone and Nathan Shepard plugging the interior of the line.

New York could surprise this year if Darnold plays as well as he did in the preseason.

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