After signing an extension in the offseason, Hall is pleased with the Jets’ offensive group, which will be led by veteran QB Geno Smith.
“He’s an OG, proven vet, very much like he’s chill, laid back, likes to talk, communicate, but he’s very much like, OK when it’s time to go, it’s time to work,” Hall said. “Let’s lock in and everything. But it’s been cool just to talk to him, get some insight from him about all the things he’s gone through while he’s been in the NFL, the good, bad, and the ugly. And he always tells me like he uplifts me all the time and telling me like, ‘Breece, you can do whatever you want in this league.’ And like I’ve said this before, I finally feel like we have the team and the pieces around us for me and Garrett to really flourish and do what I know we both can do.”
Hall and the starters are expected to play an aggregate 25-to-30 plays in the preseason. Prior to getting his first carry Friday, Hall wants the Jets’ run offense to lean on the Bucs’ front a bit more Wednesday in joint practice No. 2.
“Just being physical,” he said. “Come out, be uber-physical, and let them know what type of day it’s going to be. I feel like when you come out, I feel like every great team has a good run game. So when you come out and you’re able to run the ball effectively and really let your O-linemen lay on the defense and get [them] tired – that’s how you know it’s going to be a good day.”