A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:

1. Time to fix the woe-ffense: It doesn't take much to be an average offense in the NFL -- 22 points per game, the stats tell us. The Jets have eclipsed that mark only three times in 10 games, which explains their recent tailspin. That might be a "no-s--- statement," to paraphrase coach Todd Bowles, but it underscores what should be their No. 1 priority in the offseason:

Find offensive playmakers, preferably through the draft.

It's been forever since they drafted and developed a true star. In fact, the last time one of their skill-position draft picks went to the Pro Bowl in a Jets uniform was 1999. That was wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick in 1996. Running back Curtis Martin made Pro Bowls as a Jet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but he came as a free agent.

When Keyshawn Johnson made the Pro Bowl in 1999, he was the last skill-position Jets draft pick to do so while with the team. AP Photo/Jim Rogash

No one expected a juggernaut, not after the roster overhaul, but general manager Mike Maccagnan needs to take a hard look at his O. Of his top nine picks over three drafts, only three were offensive players: wide receiver Devin Smith (derailed by injuries), quarterback Christian Hackenberg (non-factor) and wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (slow to develop).

The Pro Bowl drought will hit 18 years this season, which means it'll be old enough to enlist in the military.

2. Revis Inc.: After making a career of squeezing the Jets for every last dollar, Darrelle Revis actually saved them a few bucks by signing with the Kansas City Chiefs -- $353,000, to be exact.

The Jets are paying off a $6 million guarantee for 2017, but that includes an offset. The Chiefs signed Revis for the veteran minimum this season ($1 million), according to the NFL Network. Prorated for six games, it means the Chiefs are on the hook for $353,000. In other words, the Jets will pay $5.65 million instead of $6 million. They will realize the savings on next year's cap.

Essentially, Revis is playing for free because he would've made $6 million even if he had stayed on his couch all season. His new contract includes incentive money -- $1.75 million for reaching the AFC Championship Game and $1.75 million for winning the Super Bowl, the NFL Network reported. That money wouldn't impact the Jets' final bill.

Technically, Revis signed a two-year deal that includes a $10 million salary in 2018, which becomes guaranteed in March if he's still on the roster. He's got a better chance of seeing snow at his Florida home than collecting that money.

3. A "legend" returns: On Friday, Bowles was asked about Revis' return to football. He called him "a true pro. ... We have all the respect in the world for him. He's a legend here. We just moved in another direction, and we'll go from there. I'm sure he'll play well for them, hopefully just not against us."

We'll find out soon enough. He returns to MetLife Stadium in seven days.

4. The Peter(man) Principle: Nathan Peterman's historically bad starting debut last week got me thinking: Has a Jets quarterback ever pulled a Peterman?

No Jets rookie has ever come close to five interceptions in his first start. Truth be told, many actually played well in their debut. Probably the closest thing to a Peterman was Greg McElroy in 2012. He wasn't a rookie, but he was sacked 11 times and threw one interception in his first start. He suffered a concussion and never played again in the NFL.

Going back, back, back, Richard Todd was 6-for-20, 87 yards and an interception in 1976. He remained in the lineup because, well, I guess the Jets were in Triple-A mode that year.

5. Did you know? The Jets average 30.8 seconds in possession time per play, making them the second-slowest offense in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Carolina Panthers have the third-slowest -- 30.8 seconds as well, but a fraction faster than the Jets. That should provide a glimpse of what to expect Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Before we move on to another subject, let me pose this question: What happened to that up-tempo offense that coordinator John Morton promised in the preseason? Just wondering.

6. Did you know, part II? The Jets are 2-6 in their last eight games coming off a bye, including 1-1 under Bowles.

7. Don't forget the shovel: Sorry, I can't help it, but every time the Jets face the Panthers, I think back to 1995 and Bubby Brister's infamous shovel pass -- truly one of the biggest bloopers in team history. A simple shovel pass was intercepted by linebacker Sam Mills, who returned it for a touchdown to lift the expansion Panthers to their first win.

The next week, there were no shovel-pass plays in the Jets' game plan.

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8. Rookie on the rebound: Cornerback Jeremy Clark, who suffered a major knee injury last fall while playing for Michigan, has returned to practice. Clark remains on the Jets' non-football injury list, but at least he can begin the process of chipping off the rust. They took a flyer on him in the sixth round because of his unique size (6-foot-3) and man-to-man skills. You won't see him until next season.

9. The last word: Jets quarterback Josh McCown and Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers are two of only three players remaining from the 2002 draft. McCown: "We hopped on a bus 16 years ago out in LA at the rookie premiere. I hopped on and sat next to Julius and I've known him ever since, and then got a chance to be teammates with him in Carolina and Chicago. He's a heck of a dude and a great football player."

10. Heady stuff: A world-renowned chemist based in New York, Dr. Lawrence Rocks, has compiled research on the concussion issue in the NFL. He has devised a formula that he believes can determine the probability of a player developing middle-aged dementia. His data tells him there's a 50 percent chance for every 1,000 hits.

"My research has shown that what looks like innocuous hits to the body actually significantly increase dementia probability in all NFL players through a focused shock-wave effect in the brain," said Rocks, a professor at Long Island University at Post.