What We Learned After Jets Lose To Pittsburgh

The Jets fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-6 for their first home loss of the year. Geno Smith had a bad game finishing 19-34 201 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Dick LeBeau is 16-2 against rookie quarterbacks and he showed that Sunday. He consistently gave Geno different looks and pressures he probably hasn't seen before and made him get rid of the ball quickly. Both of Geno's turnovers were in the red zone and that took away points for the Jets in the end.

It also hurt with Santonio's Holmes missing his 2nd straight game with a hamstring injury as it is clear that the Jets WR's struggle to create any separation from the defenders. Geno has to consistently throw into tight windows and that can lead to mistakes. The Jets will definitely need to look at upgrading their offense in this years draft or look at the possibility of trading for a receiver. Rumors are stating that the Giants are looking to trade Hakeem Nicks which would greatly help the Jets as they are void of playmakers. They can also look to trade for Josh Gordon, even though the Cleveland Browns say he is not on the trading block if they Jets give a good enough offer the Browns will most likely take it. The Jets are void of playmakers and Geno needs receivers who can make plays and get open.

The Jets also have a dominant front 7. Holding Pittsburgh to under 80 yards rushing. The weak spot in the defense is the secondary. They have been playing poorly compared to the front 7 and teams are starting to take advantage. In the last three games for the Jets, the last three quarterbacks have completed 77 of 99 attempts for 732 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions. That's a 117.7 passer rating. The Jets need Cromartie to play well as he is replacing Revis as the number one corner on that defense. If he can play at the elite level that he played at last year, Rex can roll more help to the middle and the other side of the field to help the inexperienced corners.

The Jets face the New England Patriots Sunday and the Jets need a win as they need to keep pace with the Patriots if they have any hope of winning the division or making the playoffs.