Throughout the offseason, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Ethan Greenberg, Randy Lange and Caroline Hendershot will each give their predictions to a series of questions regarding this year’s Jets.
Today’s question: How has the AFC East landscape changed in the offseason?
EA: I think a tight battle for the No. 2 slot in the division is on the horizon. The Patriots won 10 games in 2021, but the defense will feel the loss of CB J.C. Jackson (LA Chargers) in free agency. What will QB Mac Jones’s second season look like with longtime Patriots OC Josh McDaniels running the Raiders now? This team is dangerous with Bill Belichick and has some quality players, but it will be hard-pressed for a return trip to the postseason. The Dolphins went 9-8 last season and should continue to be a tough out. Tyreek Hill and Terron Armstead were huge offensive pick-ups and they kept Emmanuel Ogbah in the fold while signing edge Melvin Ingram. The jury is still out on QB Tua Tagovailoa plus the…