Why the Jets’ unofficial depth chart in training camp isn’t important

Why the Jets’ unofficial depth chart in training camp isn’t important
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It’s nice for discussion but little else.

The Jets have released their first unofficial depth chart of training camp.

On the depth chart, you will see listings like Justin Field as the number one quarterback, Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Josh Reynolds as the starting wide receivers, and Byron Cowart as the starter at defensive tackle next to Quinnen Williams.

How much should we read into this depth chart? I would say zero.

Note the word “unofficial.” That’s a giveaway to how significant it really is. The Jets are telling you these aren’t actually how the coaches view things at the moment.

Most teams if not all 32 seem to put out these depth charts in advance of the preseason opener. In many cases, they don’t come from the actual decision-makers. Some teams have admitted they were compiled by the team PR staff.

Feel free to take a look at the depth chart. I just wouldn’t read a whole lot into it.