Overview

• First-year coach Aaron Glenn has pushed a culture shift toward physicality, using live-tackling periods as the Jets move to a trench-focused approach.
• GM Darren Mougey said he believes Justin Fields can grow into a productive starter and pointed to better offensive operation, with Fields selected as a captain.
• Fields begins a two-year, $40 million tenure as the Week 1 starter on his third team in three seasons, with timing and downfield accuracy still under scrutiny after limited preseason reps.
• Detroit-influenced run concepts from coordinator Tanner Engstrand and line coach Steve Heiden aim to energize a rushing attack led by Breece Hall and Fields’ mobility.
• Darren Mougey bolstered defensive tackle depth late in camp by adding run-stopper Harrison Phillips to pair with Quinnen Williams, while questions persist at No. 2 receiver and with rookie starters on the right side entering Sept. 7 vs. Pittsburgh.