New York Jets: 4 Bold predictions for the 2017 season
With training camp still over two months away, it’s time to peer into the crystal ball and make four bold predictions for the New York Jets in 2017.
The start of training camp is still over two months away for the New York Jets, but OTAs commence on May 23 and the team’s three-day minicamp begins on June 13. With the 2017 NFL Draft now in the rear view mirror, it’s a good time to reflect on how much Gang Green improved their roster via the draft and free agency while also looking ahead and pondering what the Jets might accomplish during the 2017 NFL season.
There is no doubt that New York is in full-blown rebuilding mode. That’s fine with Jets fans as long as they know that the team is enriching their roster with young, quality players. Building a playoff contender takes time. Gang Green fans are fine with that — to a point. The Jets need to be pointed in the right direction or the patience of their fans will be severely tested.
Now is a good time to peer into the crystal ball and make four bold predictions for the upcoming 2017 campaign. May we have the envelope please.
4. Quincy Enunwa will compile 1,200 receiving yards
While Leonard Williams was one of the few bright spots on the defensive side of the ball for the Jets in 2016, wide receiver Quincy Enunwa was arguably the offensive MVP for New York last year.
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The University of Nebraska product enjoyed a breakout season with a career-high 857 receiving yards, 452 more than the previous season. A sixth-round pick (209th overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft, Enunwa also had a career-high 58 receptions and scored four touchdowns while averaging 14.8 yards a catch.
The Moreno Valley, CA native has breakaway speed in the open field and has shown excellent YAC (yards after catch) ability. Brandon Marshall was released by the Jets and signed with the New York Giants earlier this year, so there is an opportunity for Enunwa to step up into the No. 1receiver role this coming season, even if Eric Decker is still on the team.
Sure, the quarterback situation is in a state of flux as presently constituted for New York, but don’t forget that Enunwa had his stellar season last year with Ryan Fitzpatrick as his main quarterback. As we all know, the bearded signal-caller suffered through a dreadful 2016 campaign with a putrid 45.4 quarterback rating. So Enunwa has shown the ability to shine no matter who is under center. Don’t be surprised if Enunwa even makes the Pro Bowl in 2017.