Over the primary 4 weeks of the 2022 NFL season, the New York Jets protection is producing turnovers at a much-improved fee, in comparison with final season.
In the 2021 season, the Green & White had 7 interceptions – third fewest within the NFL – and compelled 14 complete turnovers – second fewest.
During their 2-2 begin, the Jets have already plucked 6 interceptions – tied for fifth-most within the NFL – and have compelled three fumbles , recovering one.
“I have said forever, turnovers and takeaways are the great indicators of wins and losses,” HC Robert Saleh mentioned. “[Against Pittsburgh] is the first game we have won the turnover battle if I am not mistaken. We pushed versus Cleveland, and we are 2-0 in those games. And when we have lost the turnover battle, we are 0-2. And so forever, that’s going to be the greatest indicator of wins and losses.”
The uptick in defensive takeaways will not be an accident. DC Jeff Ulbrich and his group made a concerted effort this offseason and straight by into the season to additional research and follow alternatives to make performs on the ball.
“That has been a point of emphasis since OTAs, minicamps, offseason, training camp, the whole thing,” Ulbrich mentioned.
EveryThursday, assistant defensive backs coach Ricky Manning, Jr. provides a presentation in entrance of the protection and highlights the gamers that may very well be vulnerable to committing turnovers within the upcoming matchup.
“[Manning, Jr.] shows the violators on their team,” Saleh mentioned. “He shows the opportunistic players on their team and shows all where we can be better in regard to protecting the football. And we have been doing that for a while, but he gets up there every Thursday.”