Larz Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/76136/quincy-enunwa-ahead-of-schedule-good-news-for-jets-offense Such good news, I though he might not play again last season, the New York Jets haven't added any dynamic pieces at the skill positions. The top newcomers, Isaiah Crowell and Terrelle Pryor, combined for two touchdowns last season. Truth be told, their best "new" player isn't so new at all. Quincy Enunwa, wide receiver. After missing last season because of a preseason neck injury that required surgery, Enunwa's expected return should provide a boost to what appears to be a pedestrian offense -- on paper, anyway. Coming off a 58-catch, 857-yard season in 2016, he was slated to be their No. 1 receiver in 2017. Then came a freakish injury in training camp, which revealed a bulging disk. Enunwa has been participating in the offseason program, but the next key date is May 22 -- the start of OTA practices. He expects to participate in some fashion. "It feels good," he said earlier this week at a charity event in New York. "It's as 100 percent as I'm supposed to be. I'm probably ahead of schedule, but I'm doing everything with the guys, running routes, catching the ball. There's really no setbacks right now." In 2016, Enunwa thrived in Chan Gailey's spread offense, which employed four wide receivers and often deployed Enunwa in a hybrid role as a tight end/receiver. He did most of his damage in the middle of the field, with 36 of his 58 catches coming out of the slot, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Under new offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates, he might have to adjust to a more traditional receiver role. The Jets have four starting-caliber receivers with Enunwa, Pryor, Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse, but Enunwa has the most upside because he can do a little of everything. He can work the underneath zones and also has the ability to get deep. In 2016, he posted the highest catch rate (80 percent) on deep targets, per Pro Football Focus -- and he did that with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Geno Smith and Bryce Petty at quarterback. The current offense could use an explosive player. In fact, there's only one 1,000-yard season among the 22 veteran runners and pass-catchers on the roster -- a 1,007-yard receiving year by Pryor, who did it for the Cleveland Browns in 2016. Enunwa won't be rushed back this spring because the goal is to have him ready for training camp. With the nature of his injury, he won't truly be back until he withstands a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 It would be awesome if he can return to form this season. He's a great #3 receiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 12 hours ago, Freemanm said: It would be awesome if he can return to form this season. He's a great #3 receiver This is a very underrated group of wide receivers if Quincy is 100%. Enunwa- Anderson- Kearse- Pryor. No Super star in the bunch but the potential if Pryor returns to his 2016 form is huge. You have speed in Anderson, Kearse is great at sitting in zones & finding holes with great route running, Enunwa is a powerful tweener with speed that can play outside, in the slot or at the end of the LOS. Then you have Pryor who's proven in Cleveland he can be very productive, the guy almost had 1000 yards in 2016. Plus we're still finding out what we have in Hansen & Stewart + we've added Herndon & Leggett will be back. If just one of those two turns out to be a player Sam should have plenty of weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Treehorn Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 If he returns from that kind of injury playing at full strength at least we know he’s mentally tough. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Everything sounds good. Let's hope he has a great, injury free season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Jetster said: This is a very underrated group of wide receivers if Quincy is 100%. Enunwa- Anderson- Kearse- Pryor. No Super star in the bunch but the potential if Pryor returns to his 2016 form is huge. You have speed in Anderson, Kearse is great at sitting in zones & finding holes with great route running, Enunwa is a powerful tweener with speed that can play outside, in the slot or at the end of the LOS. Then you have Pryor who's proven in Cleveland he can be very productive, the guy almost had 1000 yards in 2016. Plus we're still finding out what we have in Hansen & Stewart + we've added Herndon & Leggett will be back. If just one of those two turns out to be a player Sam should have plenty of weapons. If Q can return to form then I'm not even worried about TE. He's a big, physical receiver that, as you pointed out, can play either in the slot or outside. Anderson can stretch the field. We've got a great receiving corps. Now we just have to hope the OL doesn't get Darnold killed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Glad to hear it. Now lets strap it on and see how it goes when the hits come. I would love to see this guy back to form as I thought he was going to be a lasting figure on the Jets. Hopefully he can pick up right where he left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Thai Jet said: Everything sounds good. Let's hope he has a great, injury free season. right. it means nothing if he gets re-injured. enunwa just seems like one of those guys whose a pleasure to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 18 hours ago, Freemanm said: It would be awesome if he can return to form this season. He's a great #3 receiver If he's healthy and our #3 WR we are in much better shape than I could have hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Robby Quincy Kearse and Pryor could be dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Enunwa is just another example of how the NFL Draft can really be a crapshoot. He was a 6th round pick and the third WR the Jets drafted that year....the only one still with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethead Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Sam needs a Julio Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Jetlife33 said: Robby Quincy Kearse and Pryor could be dangerous I would be quite happy going into the season with this group. It's solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Jethead said: Sam needs a Julio Jones. He'll come on board next year, all 6'4" 220 lbs: that's the genius of not acquiescing 2019's 1st rounder and STILL land Darnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Was there ever a diagnosis for Enunwa? Seems like football would be kind of dangerous for a guy who can break his neck by just running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetspenguin Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 48 minutes ago, slats said: Was there ever a diagnosis for Enunwa? Seems like football would be kind of dangerous for a guy who can break his neck by just running. bulging disc from all the reports I have read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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