La Canfora: Jets Could Be an NFL Surprise

CBS NFL Insider Expects Creativity from Gailey in the Run Game

Even before he visited the Jets facility in June, CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora was bullish on the Green & White.

“There are way more pass-catching options now, and the rebuilt secondary should make that defense stout again, so if (Geno) Smith can manage games and protect the football this might be one of the more surprising teams in the league,” he said.

While new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey will look to get Smith in a comfort zone, the Jets new OC favors a balanced attack. A year after finishing 3rd in the NFL in rush yards per game (142.5 ypg), the Green & White added both Stevan Ridley and Zac Stacy to a RB stable that…