Throughout the regular season, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Randy Lange, Susanna Weir and Jack Bell will give their responses to a series of questions regarding the Jets.

Today's question:

What Are Your Expectations for the Jets' Offense With Tyrod Taylor Starting at QB?

EA: It will be interesting to see how many designed runs and RPOs will be in the Jets' offensive gameplan. Over the course of his 15 seasons, Tyrod Taylor has averaged 4.3 attempts and 24.2 rush yards a game. Justin Fields, who had 17 carries in his first 7+ quarters with the Jets, has averaged 8.5 attempts and 54 yards over 52 pro appearances. Taylor (6-1, 217) will be challenged out of the gate by Todd Bowles' trademark pressure packages. Last season, the Bucs defense had the second-highest blitz rate (38.9%) and eighth-highest pressure rate (35.8%). Their front will miss a big piece in the middle though as DT Calijah Kancey, who racked up 11.5 sacks in 2023-24, sustained a season-ending torn pec and Bowles indicated the Bucs will use a rotation next to Vita Vea. Taylor and the Jets have to find a way to make Tampa Bay pay for its aggressiveness and that means on multiple areas of the field. Taylor throws a great deep ball and vertical success should be able to create some room for Jets' playmakers to operate. The Bucs have been good against the run, but they rank 26th in pass yards/play (7.14) and they have yet to record a takeaway. The experienced Taylor exudes confidence and I'd anticipate the Jets get into a better early rhythm Sunday.

RL: I'd expect to see a Jets offense that looks similar to the unit that played well under Justin Fields vs. Pittsburgh. Sure, there will be some stylistic differences between the two. Fields at 26 has the athleticism and aspirations of NFL youth. Taylor at 36 is a football "old-timer" yet has the experience and honed skills from 16 pro seasons. But they share key QB traits as well. Both are mobile — since 2000, Fields' 5.99 yards/rush is fifth among all QBs, while Taylor's 5.61 is 11th. Both have protected the pigskin — Fields recently with only 2 individual giveaways (0 INTs) in his last 9 starts, Taylor for his entire career with only 35 giveaways in 95 career games. I've mentioned before about TT's drive production as the Jets backup since last year, with 4 TD passes on 5 drives that have lasted on average 10.2 plays and 57.8 yards — stats crazy! Of course, those metrics will return to earth with a full game at Tampa Bay. But the Bucs' defense, stiff against the run but soft vs. the pass, could be exploited just to allow Taylor to get the Jets on track in 2025 with his first win in his first start since the '23 season finale for the Giants over the Eagles.

JB: If there are any questions in JetsNation about Tyrod Taylor's ability, one needs to only rewind to last day of the 2015 regular season. No surprise that it was a bone-chillingly cold afternoon in Buffalo when Taylor passed for 182 yards and ran for a score for the Bills in a victory that doomed the Jets' playoff hopes. Fast-forward to nearly 10 years and five teams later, and Taylor, 36, will step in for the injured Justin Fields and direct the Green & White's offense against the Bucs in Tampa Bay's home opener on Sunday. The Jets are searching for their first win of the season and first win for HC Aaron Glenn while the Bucs have won two straight on the road. Taylor missed the preseason slate of games after minor knee surgery. In his two seasons with the Jets, he's played in three games, which includes 5 series and 4 TDs. Against the Bills last week, he hit on 7-of-11 passes for 56 yards and a scoring toss to TE Jeremy Ruckert. So far this season, the passing game has been compact, with the longest completion going for 33 yards (Fields to Garrett Wilson for a TD). Taylor has a reputation for airing it out with pinpoint downfield passes, so I look for more of the same and opportunities for Wilson, Arian Smith, Tyler Johnson & Co. to stretch the field.

SW: WR Garrett Wilson may have said it best on Thursday: "Being around in this league for 15 years doesn't happen by accident." Taylor, who is currently playing for his seventh NFL team, has arguably seen it all. Players and staff members have expressed their confidence in his character, knowledge and experience throughout the week, and HC Aaron Glenn and OC Tanner Engstrand emphasized there is no drop off or change in offensive operation. While his skill set certainly differs from QB Justin Fields, I expect to see a young offense benefit from the poise of a veteran signal caller as the unit takes on its first road matchup of the season. Taylor has been known to air it out downfield, and I wouldn't be surprised to see some opportunities for explosive plays. I'll be keeping an eye on rookie receiver Arian Smith, who could flash some speed as he looks to build on his first NFL reception -- a fourth-down pass from Taylor in Week 2.