In other words, the Jets are very much still a work in progress, which is both expected and problematic with their opener in Carolina just 15 days away. They are headed for a season that will be a lot like their summer: Some good, some bad, some promising, some disappointing.

So here’s a look at the positive and the negative from their month-long training camp and three preseason games, and a peak at what they might become.

The good

The franchise QB looks like a future star: With a tinge of “Stop me if you’ve heard this before,” it sure does look like the Jets made a good choice in picking Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick. We’ll see if he turns out to be better than Sam Darnold right away, but he’s impressed everyone this summer. His talent is clear. He’s got a strong arm, an ability to throw from all angles, and he can move. He seems to be a quick learner and earned the trust of his coaches and teammates. It likely won’t be a smooth season, but it seems likely there’ll be plenty of flashes of greatness along the way.

They sure do believe in their coach: Robert Saleh is quite a presence, and just like at his last stop in San Francisco, his players in New York love him. Sure, they wouldn’t say it publicly if they didn’t, but they really rave about him. They love his teaching style, the way he treats them, and the confidence he instills. The last time a group of Jets seemed to believe this strongly in their first-year coach was when Rex Ryan was in town. Saleh has convinced them he knows what he’s doing and he has a plan to lead them to a championship someday. It may not happen right away, but the one-year turnaround in attitude and confidence in this franchise has been remarkable.

They’ve got plenty of weapons: Last year the Jets had WR Jamison Crowder and ... and ... well, that was really it as far as players who were dangerous with the ball in their hands. This year they’ve got a real No. 1 receiver in Corey Davis, Crowder, and an exciting (though injured) rookie in receiver Eiljah Moore. They also have high expectations for WR Keelan Cole, though he’s had a quiet summer. And then there is their deep and versatile running back rotation, with Tevin Coleman, the surprising Ty Johnson and rookie Michael Carter. Maybe even La’Mical Perine, too. They’ve got a lot of players who can be a threat, and an offensive coordinator in Mike LaFleur who plans to use them all.

LB C.J. Mosley looks healthy and fast: Just as he promised with a 20-pound weight loss, Mosley has looked like a speedier version of his old self this summer. The old Jets regime gave him $43 million guaranteed in 2019 to be a leader and a playmaker on defense. This regime may finally see the fruits of that deal.

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