Jets Lineman Reveals Secret to Surprise Success

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Faria | Last updated Nov 23, 2024 6:14 PM ET

The New York Jets may be 3-8 on the season, but their young core of players should provide plenty of positives going into the future for the organization.

One of those young players producing this year just happens to be former second-round pick Joe Tippmann. The former Wisconsin product has improved both his run and pass-blocking win rates in his sophomore season.

What's been the secret to Tippmann's success in his second season?

One main thing has been his understanding of New York's offense as well as the confidence that comes with it all.

"I'd say my confidence," Tippmann said about the biggest area of growth from his rookie season on the team's website. "That's something that I've always focused on and it's something I hold really high in my game. Just being able to see that confidence on the film while I have more on my plate than I did last year.

"Even though I have John [Simpson], AVT [Alijah Vera-Tucker], Tyron [Smith] and Morgan [Moses] who've been in the league for a really long time, I feel like I've been able to take that step to where I can walk up to the O-line, take over on commanding and direct traffic out there. That's something I really take pride in at center."

The more Tippmann develops as a center, the more New York can be pleased with the reality that the team has another top young player for the next regime moving into their new era.

And it's something that the organization desperately needs.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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