Fans returned to Jets’ training camp Saturday for the annual Green & White practice, and the action-packed day featured a “pseudo-scrimmage” with plenty of live game situations.

“I thought there were a lot of good things that happened out there when it comes to both sides of the ball,” HC Aaron Glenn said. “Even on the special teams side. But there were a lot of things that we’ve got to clean up.”

Ground Game Gets Going
Saturday’s offensive attack was highlighted by a strong run game featuring the three-headed monster of RBs Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis and dual-threat QB Justin Fields.

“I want to make sure this is clear — I thought our running backs today did a hell of a job,” Glenn said. “And it’s expected. I think Breece — I think this year you’re going to see a guy that’s going to really turn it up a notch. Because of what we’re going to do, who we’re going to be and because of who he is also. Braelon had a couple of reps in there today which were good. Isaiah did a really good job. I expect a number of good things from those guys, and I just want to make sure those guys get praise for what they did today.”

Davis’ versatility was on display as the second-year back made plays all over the field. During the first drive of practice, Davis had a strong run through CB Michael Carter IIon third down to move the chains. On the ensuing play, QB Justin Fields handed off to No. 32 again and he broke a tackle for another solid gain. Later in practice, he caught a 25-yard pass down the sideline from QB Tyrod Taylor in tight coverage.

“He brings everything,” Glenn said of Davis. “I mean, he is a guy that we have to make sure we get him on the field as much as possible also. Pass protection, his ability to run, his route tree, he’s a very, very smart player. He’s tough and he’s aggressive and the thing is, he’s a guy that plays on every special team that we have. So, he’s a valuable piece of what we’re trying to do.”

Hall also had several impressive runs, including an 8-yard touchdown, and Glenn said he is “a guy that can do a lot” and will open up the game for the Jets offensively. Allen saw a significant workload in his second practice back after experiencing knee soreness, and Glenn praised his size, noting that he is “going to be hard to bring down.”

“That’s two different dynamics that you have to get ready for when it comes to our defense getting ready to play against those guys,” Glenn said.

Glenn said there could have been even more chunk ground gainers without some of the offensive penalties that negated the gains — including a touchdown run by RB Kene Nwangwu that was called back for offensive holding. As training camp presses on, eliminating these mental mistakes will continue to be a point of emphasis.

“We had some great runs on a number of those penalties, and what? It doesn’t matter now because they bring them back,” Glenn said. “So, we’ve got to do a good job of coaching, and the players have to do a good job of accepting the coaching and going out there and executing.”