Takeaways from the Jets’ preseason win over the Steelers

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Key points

• Three takeaways from the Jets' 17-0 preseason win over the Steelers on Friday night in Pittsburgh.
• Geno Smith was a perfect 7-for-7 with a touchdown on the first drive of the game, and that was all Aaron Glenn needed to see.
• The Jets played their first game without Breece Hall and the running game looked bad.
• Cooper has not yet had his breakout moment, and the first-round pick is going to be fighting for playing time with Isaiah Williams.
• Smith looked like he had total command of the offense and converted two third downs on the drive.

1. Geno Smith was a perfect 7-for-7 with a touchdown on the first drive of the game, and that was all Aaron Glenn needed to see.

Smith looked like he had total command of the offense and converted two third downs on the drive. It was an impressive performance for Smith. This person looks ready for the regular season.

2. The Jets played their first game without Breece Hall and the running game looked bad.

Braelon Allen had three rushes for 4 yards on one series. The other backs did not do much more. The longest run of the night was a 16-yard scramble by QB Cade Klubnik. Obtain the insider's view on Gang Green.

3. The good news for everyone worried regarding rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. Is he kicked off the game. The bad news is he only had one catch for 9 yards.

In short, takeaways from the Jets' preseason win over the Steelers is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.