TOJ Pod - Can the 2025 Jets Be Like the 2024 Mets? ft. Dan Graca of ESPN

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Can the 2025 Jets replicate the 2024 Mets' surprise turnaround from disaster to playoff contention?

Will Parkinson opens the Turn on the Jets podcast by introducing the episode's focus on whether the 2025 Jets can emulate the 2024 Mets' turnaround. Guest Dan Graca joins to discuss the Jets' new era under first-time head coach Aaron Glenn, noting his history as a Jet player and fan support. They explore the reduced expectations and quieter offseason compared to the Aaron Rodgers era. Graca highlights the importance of former players re-engaging with the team. Parkinson draws a comparison to the 2024 Mets, who bet on young players and succeeded after a bad 2023. Graca adds a historical parallel to the 2006 Jets under Eric Mangini, who won 10 games unexpectedly. The hosts analyze the 2025 schedule, key games against the Steelers, Bills, and Cowboys, and the draft strategy focusing on offensive lineman Olu Fashanu. They discuss the need for toughness, referencing players like Malachi Moore. The episode shifts to New York sports, covering the Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees, Juan Soto's slow start, and the Knicks-Pacers playoff rivalry. Graca shares insights on the Knicks' championship chances and the intensity of the series. The conversation concludes with a look ahead to Jets training camp.

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