The Jets will start week two of the exhibition season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Keeping everyone healthy is priority number one. Next, focus on player evaluation; here are a few to keep in mind.
QB Cade Klubnik: The Clemson rookie had a solid start in week 1 against the Bucs and will look to build on that tonight. Geno Smith is expected to start. One he steps aside, it’ll be time for Klubnik again. If he shows the same poise he did in week one and looks more accurate, it would be a nice development.
RB Chip Trayanum: Breece Hall has an injured groin and will miss the rest of the preseason. That should mean Braelon Allen gets the start, but after that we should see a heavy does of Trayanum.
OG Anez Cooper: Cooper played far better than anyone anticipated in week 1 of the preseason. He was the second-highest graded player per PFF and earned high praise from former NFL lineman Brian Baldinger.
Edge David Bailey: The second overall pick was so impressive in joint practices during the week that the Bucs used double teams against him when the game got under way. Bailey more than held his own and showed the explosiveness that made him the second overall pick. It would be surprising if we didn’t see him get a lot more run tonight.
WR Malik McClain: We saw McClain make a great heads up play on special teams in week 1 when he downed a punt inside the 1-yard-line on a full sprint. Look for McClain to see some more targets tonight.
NT T’Vondre Sweat: No official word on whether or not Sweat will play tonight as he just started practicing this week due to injury, but it would be nice to see the 360 pounder in action with the starters for a little bit.
