Jets’ Adonai Mitchell brings rare good news to NYJ passing game

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Adonai Mitchell couldn’t find his way with the Indianapolis Colts.

But when he was traded to the New York Jets midway through last season, it gave him a chance at a fresh start. Now it’s up to him to take it.

The Jets, of course, haven’t been known for their passing game in recent years. This current roster construction pretty much has Garrett Wilson, and then everyone else.

The emergence of a guy like Mitchell could change things significantly, and right now, it looks like Mitchell is indeed emerging.

To be fair, it’s only June. The season is a long way away.

In this passing game, though, any positive step is a big one.

“The Jets figured Mitchell would take a leap this offseason — his first with the team — but he exceeded their expectations,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote as part of a new article on Monday. “Mitchell, acquired from the Colts last November in the Sauce Gardner trade, solidified himself as the No. 2 receiver. He displayed a firm grasp of the new system, allowing him to flash his vertical speed. His chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith was quickly apparent. Mitchell should be a nice complement to Garrett Wilson.”

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Of course, this is all a bit of a transitional period for the Jets’ passing game.

They brought in Smith to be their QB this season, and they also drafted Cade Klubnik out of Clemson in the middle rounds.

Odds are, the guy who is playing quarterback for the Jets three seasons from now isn’t on the current roster.

That makes the growth and performance of the wideouts a bit less impactful, potentially, but the Jets also want to know who’s a keeper.

If Mitchell can prove he plays well opposite Wilson, that’ll still be a big help for the Jets to know going forward.

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