Which Jets Player Impressed the Most During OTAs?

RL: Garrett Wilson has jumped out and not only because of his new uniform number. He’s maneuvered all across the offensive formation reeling in passes from Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor. Rodgers seems to be building increasing confidence in throwing to G.W., who’s caught no-look passes, made outstanding fingertip grabs and gone up over the middle for some leaping snags in traffic. OK, the traffic is no-contact, not bumper-cars, but still. And about that uni. Wilson has switched, you may have heard and/or seen, from 17 to 5 for his third Jets campaign. Only four other Jets WRs in franchise history have worn single numbers in the regular season, and no wideouts have ever worn No. 5. Wilson and No. 8 Rodgers have given signs in these OTA practices that each can have a singular season in the Jets’ new game gear and both appear poised to add their names to the great Green & White pass-and-catch combos.

CH: Tyler Conklin has been consistent throughout OTAs. Even without pads, the veteran tight end has shown speed in his route running while repeatedly connecting with Aaron Rodgers. Earlier this week Conklin said: “The cool part is that towards the end of last year, getting some reps with Rodgers [in practice] before the season was over and then jumping right back into it. It’s obviously nice to have him back and to be back with the team and obviously getting the offense going.” Robert Saleh also praised Conklin’s impressive contested catches from last season and his leadership. I think Conklin is someone to keep an eye on as training camp and the season progress. If he can continue to build the chemistry he has with Rodgers in OTAs, the pair could be connecting a lot this season.

JP: This offseason, the Jets added wide receiver Mike Williams from the Chargers to be the running mate to Garrett Wilson’s rising star. With Williams still sidelined as a he recovers from a torn ACL, sustained in Week 3 of last year, however, WR Xavier Gipson has received…