It sums up the New York Jets' recent misfortunes that even after a surprise 5-3 start to the season, the fear of impending doom and disappointment seems to follow the team wherever it goes.
Nothing summed that up better than the brutal double-whammy of season-ending injuries to star rookie running back Breece Hall and top-class offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker last week. The rub of the green is required in the NFL when it comes to the fitness of key players across a gruelling 18-week season, but 'Gang Green' have had nothing of the sort.
Still, head coach Robert Saleh is building an impressive roster and culture in New York, with first-round picks Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson making an impact, and there are several sources for optimism.
