It took some time, but Jets TE Jace Amaro finally catching on

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It took some time, but Jets TE Jace Amaro finally catching on

 

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Tuesday's wake-up call, Day 13 of New York Jets training camp:

What's happening: The Jets practice at 1:50 p.m., their last full practice before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars in the preseason opener Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.

What's hot: Jace Amaro is making a statement on the practice field. Each day, he notches one or two plays that make you think he can be the pass-catching tight end the Jets so desperately need. At the same time, incumbent Kellen Davis has been quiet in the passing game, which shouldn't be a surprise. He's a blocker, not a receiver, but his blocking might not be enough to remain in the starting lineup. Amaro has a chance to unseat him if he can perform in the preseason games. This could be now-or-never for the former second-round pick. ... Rookie wide receiver Charone Peake enjoyed a breakout practice on Monday. With Eric Decker(leg soreness) on the sideline, and with Brandon Marshall sitting out some periods to rest, the seventh-round pick from Clemson made several receptions. Peake is a size-speed prospect whose draft stock was hurt by durability concerns. He's 6-foot-2 and can run under 4.4 in the 40, so the potential is there. He'll be a must-watch against the Jaguars. ... On Tuesday, coach Todd Bowles could announce his quarterback rotation for the first game. Presumably, he'll go with Ryan Fitzpatrick (a series or two), Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and perhaps Christian Hackenberg. He should give the entire second half to Petty and Hackenberg, although Hackenberg received only a handful of reps on Monday -- perhaps an indication he won't see much time, if any.