20 NFL bold predictions after the 2021 NFL Draft
By Randy Gurzi
12. Elijah Moore forces out Jamison Crowder
For the past two seasons, Jamison Crowder was the lone bright spot for the New York Jets. A former standout for Washington, Crowder joined the Jets in 2019 and had 78 receptions for 833 yards and six touchdowns. This past season, he had 59 catches for 699 yards and six more touchdowns.
As good as those numbers are, Crowder could be in trouble in 2021. Not only is there a new regime in charge, but the Jets have added more talent. Corey Davis was picked up in the offseason as a free agent. There’s also an expectation that Denzel Mims will get more time and there’s also Keelan Cole in the mix.
Most importantly, however, New York landed Elijah Moore in the draft and he could do a lot of the things Crowder can. And on top of that, Moore doesn’t carry the price tag that the veteran does.
Right now, Crowder is set to count for more than $11.3 million against the cap — and New York can save $10.3 million on their cap with just a $1 million hit in dead money should they decide to make a move. That doesn’t seem like a great formula for Crowder especially considering this coaching staff isn’t the one that brought him in.