Concern for the New York Jets with Ryan Fitzpatrick

Ryan Fitzpatrick kept the management of the New York Jets worried for months without American football. The quarterback refused to sign a contract extension in January and did so until the end of July, for one season in exchange for 12 million dollars, to once again be the driving force behind the offense of the Big Apple.

The field marshal had the most touchdown passes in his career last season, with 31, and the yardage record with 3,905, and despite suffering only 15 interceptions in the year, the three against the Buffalo Bills in the final week of the regular season were decisive for his team to miss the playoffs with a record of 10-6.

The landing of Todd Bowles as coach in New York was positive, but to confirm his second-year project he needed Fitzpatrick.

The 33-year-old passer will once again have one of the best receiver duos in the League, with Brandon Marshall (1,502 yards and 14 TDs in 2015) and Eric Decker (1,027 and 12), who requested his return to the team during the offseason; however, behind the two stars, there is no other guaranteed target, not even in tight end Jace Amaro.

To help the quarterback, the Jets' front office hired Matt Forte, formerly of Chicago, as a running back, who not only stands out on the ground but is also a receiver (389 yards and three TDs in 2015), which is ideal for offensive coordinator Chan Gailey's system.

The offensive line, which allowed only 22 sacks last season, also opens holes, led by seven-time Pro Bowl nominee Nick Mangold, although they lost D'Brickashaw Ferguson, retired, who will be replaced as left tackle by Ryan Clady, who did not play last season due to an ACL tear.

ANOTHER BREATH

The defensive line, another key to the Jets' success, also caused headaches for the front office, because Muhammad Wilkerson and his 12 quarterback sacks were seeking a new contract, which he finally got in exchange for $86 million for five seasons, and with Sheldon Richardson, who was at risk of a long suspension, which ended up being one game.

As nose tackle will be Steve McLendon, who arrives to replace Damon Harrison, who went to the Giants; the linebackers fulfill their duties, although with the first-round pick, the Jets took Darron Lee, who could earn a spot.

The secondary is led by Darrelle Revis, who did not have the 2015 season that was expected, and his career seems to be on the decline, and on the other side, after Antonio Cromartie's disappointment, Buster Skrine will move inside to cover the outside; Calvin Pryor and Marcus Gilchrist perform as safeties.

The problem for the Jets once again is called New England, the team that has dominated the AFC East for more than a decade; despite a solid offense and a defense that puts pressure on the opponent as Bowles likes it, the Jets' playoff options rely on the wild card and Fitzpatrick not failing.