For the primary time in a really very long time, there’s some motive for optimism amongst Jets followers when taking a look at what Gang Inexperienced has cooking on the offensive facet of the soccer. It seems extensive receiver Garrett Wilson will lastly have a viable quantity two receiver throughout from him as rookie Omar Cooper will pair with veteran AD Mitchell to attract some protection their method.
Then in fact there are two promising younger tight ends in Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq, one other first-round go catcher the Jets added this offseason. However may there be an choice at tight finish who’s presently being neglected?
As offensive coordinator Frank Reich readies for his first season of calling performs at MetLife Stadium, one in all his former draft picks shall be combating for a roster spot in tight finish Jelani Woods.
Whereas on the helm for the Colts in Indianapolis again in 2022, Indy used their 73rd general choose to pick the 6′ 7” Woods out of Virginia. In his first season with the Colts, Woods confirmed some promise. In a backup position, the huge tight finish discovered the tip zone 3 times and racked up 312 yards on 25 catches.
Sadly for Woods, he would miss every of the following two seasons as a consequence of damage however signed with the Jets final season as he tried to work his method again onto the sphere. He did handle to go well with up for a couple of reps late within the season, taking part in 59 snaps from weeks 14-16. He had only one catch for 4 yards, however might be a place to begin to a turnaround for the damage susceptible Woods?
With groups more and more deploying three tight ends at a time, may we see extra golf equipment carry an additional tight finish on their 53-man roster? Taylor, Sadiq, Woods and Jeremy Ruckert would possible make the roster if the Jets decide to go in that route, and Reich’s understanding of what a wholesome Woods can so certain wouldn’t harm.
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