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ArticleNew York Jets: Questions, Questions EverywhereSeptember 7, 2026

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Arian Smith and Tim Patrick aren't so much question marks as afterthoughts. If the Jets need to rely on either of these two for significant roles in the passing game that will spell trouble.

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Smith is an afterthought; significant role would indicate receiver depth problems.

Smith is not so much a question mark as an afterthought in the Jets receiver room. If the Jets need to rely on him for significant passing game roles, that will spell trouble.

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