New York Jets: 2018 Offseason predictions through the draft

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JANUARY 21: New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson (C) poses with new General Manager Mike Maccagnan (L) and new Head Coach Todd Bowles after they were introduced to the media during a press conference on January 21, 2015 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /

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NORMAN, OK – OCTOBER 07: Fullback Dimitri Flowers #36 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks for a hole as defensive back Kamari Cotton-Moya #5 of the Iowa State Cyclones defends at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Iowa State defeated Oklahoma 38-31. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

As noted earlier, Bowles wants to run the ball more. If they want to run the ball more, they’ll have to add a versatile player like Flowers. He can play fullback in the I, or he can play H-back/TE.

Some may say that drafting a fullback is outdated. Others may say that this tactic is too “old school,” and that the Jets offense needs to be more speed oriented. The need to adapt to the league. Frankly the best way to adapt is the way the Jets are, by fighting speed with power.

You don’t have to match the defenses speed if you can find players with the right skill set to match athleticism and intelligence. Football is cyclical. The Jets need to run more I and 12 personnel to win. That where Flowers comes in. Flowers is not only a lead blocker, but he can be both a runner and receiver. He’s the total package.

He can run routes and make timely catches. He can be used as a weapon in play action, or they can line him up as a wingback or tight end. It’s not about the position that he’s listed as playing that makes him valuable, but his versatility. Having a weapon like Flowers on the Jets offense would only make the play better for the receivers. That would take attention away from them. Don’t get wrapped up in the name of the position, but, rather, think of the ways he can be used to help the team.

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