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At the conclusion of the 2018 NFL Draft, Jets head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan spoke about the roles they envision some of their Draft picks taking.
Trenton Cannon
Maccagnan tells reporters #Jets are very interested to see how RB Trenton Cannon performs as a return man.
— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) April 28, 2018
The Jets are obviously hoping that Cannon develops into a quality running back as well, but he might help fill the need at returner as a rookie. The return game has recently been a problem area for the Jets so it would be a big help if the sixth round pick could fill it.
Folorunso Fatukasi
Parry Nickerson
Todd Bowles said Folorunso Fatukasi will play DE on the pro level and CB Parry Nickerson will backup Buster Skrine's position. Nickerson will also get a look at slot.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 28, 2018
#Jets HC Todd Bowles said CB Parry Nickerson will play both inside & out, indicating he’ll start behind Buster Skrine at nickel cornerback. Could be Skrine’s eventual replacement, who’s in the final year of his contract.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 28, 2018
People have projected Fatukasi at various different spots on the line. In some ways the discussion is academic as Todd Bowles’ defense shuffles linemen to different spots.
For Nickerson, this is not a great surprise. The Jets have been open that they like a guy in Skrine’s role who they believe can line up both inside and outside.
Chris Herndon
Maccagnan estimates Herndon (knee) will be able to practice within 4-6 weeks. #Jets
— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) April 28, 2018
Mike Maccagnan said TE Chris Herndon will be limited in workouts as he's still recovering from knee surgery.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 28, 2018
Mike Maccagnan said TE Chris Herndon will be limited in workouts as he's still recovering from knee surgery.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 28, 2018
Mike Maccagnan said TE Chris Herndon will be limited in workouts as he's still recovering from knee surgery.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 28, 2018
Mike Maccagnan said new #Jets tight end Chris Herndon is more athletic than some of the guys they have on the roster. Sounds like he’ll come in and compete for playing time right away.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 28, 2018
The Jets should give Herndon an opportunity to compete for playing time. There isn’t anybody on the roster with a quality starter track record so an open competition makes sense. With that said, it won’t be an easy road to make an impact as a rookie. Tight end is a very difficult transition from college to the pros, and Herndon is recovering from an injury on top of that. I think the target date is probably 2019 for an impact, and anything that comes as a rookie will be a nice bonus.