It wasn’t as obvious as Sam Darnold throwing a touchdown pass or the Jets’ defense causing a turnover. It was much more subtle than that, but very telling.
Perhaps the most promising takeaway from the Jets’ preseason opener against the Giants on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium wasn’t the performance of any one player, but the simple fact the Jets are finally all about football and trying to win.
It sounds basic, but it’s something that has eluded this franchise in recent years. Since the Rex Ryan AFC Championship Game seasons, there have always been issues hovering over the Jets as they headed into a season.