The New York Jets are in a better position to make a run for the playoffs than they have been in recent years. The team made one of the splashiest signings of the offseason, making Le’Veon Bell one of the highest-paid running backs in the league despite not playing during the 2018 season.

The Jets also hired new coach Adam Gase to lead the team and hopefully help Sam Darnold turn into a legitimate quarterback. The team signed wide receiver Jamison Crowder to give the second-year pro another weapon to throw to.

New York also convinced Ryan Kalil to come out of retirement and become the team’s starting center, adding another layer of protection.

On defense, the Jets added linebacker C.J. Mosley from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s recorded 100 or more tackles in four of the last five seasons. He’s expected to be a solid asset to add to a defensive line that features Leonard Williams and a secondary that features Jamal Adams.

Eventually, rookie Quinnen Williams will also make his presence felt.

New York hasn’t won more than five games since the 2015 season. But considering the team's fresh start with a new coach and some superstar power, there’s no reason why the Jets couldn’t contend for the division or at least a wildcard spot.

Read below for more about the Jets heading into the 2019 season.

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2019 SCHEDULE

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase speaks at the team's NFL football training facility Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Week	Date	Time (ET)	Channel	Opponent
1	Sept. 8	1:00 pm	CBS	Buffalo Bills
2	Sept. 16	8:15 pm	ESPN	Cleveland Browns
3	Sept. 22	1:00 pm	CBS	@ New England Patriots
4				Bye
5	Oct. 6	1:00 pm	CBS	@ Philadelphia Eagles
6	Oct. 13	4:25 pm	CBS	Dallas Cowboys
7	Oct. 21	8:15 pm	ESPN	New England Patriots
8	Oct. 27	1:00 pm	CBS	@ Jacksonville Jaguars
9	Nov. 3	1:00 pm	CBS	@ Miami Dolphins
10	Nov. 10	1:00 pm	FOX	New York Giants
11	Nov. 17	1:00 pm	CBS	@ Washington Redskins
12	Nov. 24	1:00 pm	CBS	Oakland Raiders
13	Dec. 1	1:00 pm	CBS	@ Cincinnati Bengals
14	Dec. 8	1:00 pm	CBS	Miami Dolphins
15	Dec. 12	8:20 pm	FOX/NFL	@ Baltimore Ravens
16	Dec. 22	1:00 pm	CBS	Pittsburgh Steelers
17	Dec. 29	1:00 pm	CBS	@ Buffalo Bills

PLAYERS TO WATCH

In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

QB: Sam Darnold
RB: Le'Veon Bell
WR: Robby Anderson
WR: Jamison Crowder
DE: Leonard Williams
LB: CJ. Mosley
S: Jamal Adams

JETS DRAFT PICKS

Quinnen Williams was the Jets' first-round pick in 2019 (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Round 1, Pick 3: Quinnen Williams, DL
Round 3, Pick 68: Jachal Pollte, LB
Round 3, Pick 92: Chuma Edoga, T
Round 4, Pick 121: Trevon Wesco, TE
Round 5, Pick 157: Blake Cashman, LB
Round 6, Pick 196: Bless Austin, CB

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