The only place where the Jets are perfect is in the standings. Despite their 2-0 start, the team has issues in a number of areas. These issues, and how they are dealt with, will likely determine the course of their season. There is no bigger area of concern than on their offensive line, which has been exactly that.
For the second consecutive week right tackle Wayne Hunter had a tough game. According to Pro Football Focus, Hunter surrendered one hit and three pressures. This is actually an improvement over Week 1 against the Cowboys when he was beaten badly by DeMarcus Ware. In that game, Hunter allowed one sack and six pressures. Now that All-Pro Nick Mangold will miss at least two games with a high ankle sprain, the line will come under even more scrutiny. It doesn't help that they will have to face teams with strong defensive lines in Oakland, Baltimore and New England.
While the offensive line has struggled, the running attack has been non-existant. Shonn Greene is averaging 2.9 yards per carry. In two games he has carried the ball a total of 25 times. However, because the offensive line has struggled, it's hard to place all of the blame on Greene. It also didn't help that the Jets were playing from behind against the Cowboys for much of that game and were not able to set the tempo they wanted.
The success of Week 2 has to be attributed to the defense. They beat a team, and a quarterback, that they were supposed to. Antonio Cromartie had two interceptions and also had a good opening kickoff return to set the Jets up for their first score. Good for Muhammad Wilkerson getting a sack and a safety. He was more productive in one game than Vernon Gholston was his entire time here.
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