Jets Heavy Investment in Wide Receivers About to Start Paying Dividends?

[JetNation]

The number of additions that Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have made in recent years to give his quarterback every chance to succeed is well-documented.  Be it through the NFL draft or free agency, Joe Douglas has made every effort to upgrade the team’s receiving corps.  And if the early reports out of Jets training camp are accurate, those moves might be about to pay off.

Over a 22-year stretch (1997-2019) , the @nyjets drafted just 3 wide receivers in the top 60.

(Santana Moss, Stephen Hill, Devin Smith)

In 3 drafts as the team's GM, Joe Douglas has used the same number of picks on top 60 receivers.

(Denzel Mims, Elijah Moore, Garrett Wilson)

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) July 30, 2022

Over the past 25 years, Jets GM’s have failed mightily on draft day regardless of the position.  But at wide receiver, precocious few resources have been used to acquire premier pass catchers.  Well, few premium resources anyway.

From 1997-2019, only three picks were used in the top two rounds on a wide receiver for Gang Green.  Those picks were spent on Santana Moss, Stephen Hill and Devin Smith.

Since arriving just a few seasons ago, Douglas has used three picks on wide receivers in the first two rounds.  Those of course being Denzel Mims, Elijah Moore and Garrett Wilson.  In addition, Douglas signed wide receiver Corey Davis last off-season and re-signed slot receiver Braxton Berrios this off-season.

In Moore, the Jets have a player who was consistently open last season.  Had the quarterback play been better, Moore would have likely had a monster season.  In fact, when the Jets were without Zach Wilson, Moore posted 24 catches for 336 yards and 4 touchdowns.  Over the course of a full season that extrapolates to over 1,200 yards.

With Wilson, this year’s 10th overall pick, the Jets landed what some viewed as the top receiver in the class.  A receiver who won’t be asked to move mountains in year one given the team’s depth at the position.

I had WR Denzel Mims with four catches today on five targets. Three of the four were wildly impressive. The fourth was a short gainer in the flat. One pass was broken up #Jets

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) July 27, 2022

Davis and Mims will both be looking to bounce back from disappointing results in 2021.  Davis was productive, and on pace for just under 1,000 yards and 7 touchdowns.  However, some drops, fumbles and injuries overshadowed the positives.  Meanwhile, Mims could rarely find the field.  When he did, he couldn’t get out of his own way.  He would finish the season with just 8 catches for 133 yards.

After spending the off-season getting healthy for Davis and re-shaping his body for Mims, both receivers have been praised for some eye-opening plays this week.

Mims has reportedly been more aggressive than we’ve seen him in years past while Davis is looking more like the player the Jets though they were getting when they signed him.

Corey Davis with a diving catch in the back of the end zone in a red-zone period. Wilson led him nicely. #Jets

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) July 29, 2022

Also worth noting is that outside of the big names, it sounds as if undrafted free agent Irvin Charles is making an early impression.  A former Penn State product who transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Charles is making some plays.

Mike White finds a wide-open Irvin Charles for a big gain. Charles has made some plays early in camp.

Next play, Rashard Davis takes a short pass and zips down the left sideline for a TD. Davis has LOTS of speed. #Jets

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) July 29, 2022

What makes Charles intriguing is his rare size/speed combo.  He checks in at 6′ 4” and in what little footage you’ll find of him in action, it’s not a stretch to say he’s one of the fastest (if not the fastest) guys on the field.

Jets UDFA WR Irvin Charles with his only big plat at @PennStateFball before being dismissed. What jumps out most is the amount of space he creates between himself and chasing defenders. The guy can definitely move for a big guy. pic.twitter.com/jvRIJPnP40

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) May 18, 2022

Given the depth chart ahead of him, a player like Charles could find his way on to the practice squad and given a chance to develop.  And of course the hope is that the big names at the top of the depth chart; those early picks and free agent additions, are about to move the Jets out of the AFC basement and into the playoffs.

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[Embrace the Suck]

2 hours ago, JetNation said:

Over a 22-year stretch (1997-2019) , the @nyjets drafted just 3 wide receivers in the top 60.

(Santana Moss, Stephen Hill, Devin Smith)

In 3 drafts as the team's GM, Joe Douglas has used the same number of picks on top 60 receivers.

(Denzel Mims, Elijah Moore, Garrett Wilson)

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) July 30, 2022

 

[AFJF]

 

[Beerfish]

Like two years ago our #1 wr for two games in a row was Chris Hogan, who now plays lacrosse for a living.

Even our bottom of the roster wrs seem to be making names for them selves.

[jgb]

I wonder how many here would sign a binding moratorium against blaming the Jets supporting cast in the unlikely event the QB fails to take a step forward.

[CTJetsFan]

40 minutes ago, jgb said:

I wonder how many here would sign a binding moratorium against blaming the Jets supporting cast in the unlikely even the QB fails to take a step forward.

No excuses from a personnel standpoint this year

[Jimmy 2 Times]

It's all potential right now, but this could EASILY be the best group of skill players the Jets have ever had.  

They don't have the alpha number 1 like Toon or Marshall, but from top to bottom receivers, backs, and tight ends are going 4-6 deep.

If Wilson, Moore, or Mims turn into a number 1, look out! 

[Dunnie]

Precocious few ?

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[AFJF]

3 hours ago, Dunnie said:

Precocious few ?

Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk
 

GD spell checker.  Thanks. 

Edited July 31, 2022 by AFJF

[Sammybighead]

In a word. Yes.

[Warfish]

Hall/Carter

Davis/Wilson/Moore/Berrios/Mims

Uzomah/Conlin (sadly probably not Ruckert this year)

Thats a damn decent suporting skillplayer group.

We should be able to compete and produce with that group.

[Maynard13]

On 7/30/2022 at 10:20 AM, JetNation said:

The number of additions that Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have made in recent years to give his quarterback every chance to succeed is well-documented.  Be it through the NFL draft or free agency, Joe Douglas has made every effort to upgrade the team’s receiving corps.  And if the early reports out of Jets training camp are accurate, those moves might be about to pay off.

Over a 22-year stretch (1997-2019) , the @nyjets drafted just 3 wide receivers in the top 60.

(Santana Moss, Stephen Hill, Devin Smith)

In 3 drafts as the team's GM, Joe Douglas has used the same number of picks on top 60 receivers.

(Denzel Mims, Elijah Moore, Garrett Wilson)

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) July 30, 2022

 

Over the past 25 years, Jets GM’s have failed mightily on draft day regardless of the position.  But at wide receiver, precocious few resources have been used to acquire premier pass catchers.  Well, few premium resources anyway.

From 1997-2019, only three picks were used in the top two rounds on a wide receiver for Gang Green.  Those picks were spent on Santana Moss, Stephen Hill and Devin Smith.

Since arriving just a few seasons ago, Douglas has used three picks on wide receivers in the first two rounds.  Those of course being Denzel Mims, Elijah Moore and Garrett Wilson.  In addition, Douglas signed wide receiver Corey Davis last off-season and re-signed slot receiver Braxton Berrios this off-season.

In Moore, the Jets have a player who was consistently open last season.  Had the quarterback play been better, Moore would have likely had a monster season.  In fact, when the Jets were without Zach Wilson, Moore posted 24 catches for 336 yards and 4 touchdowns.  Over the course of a full season that extrapolates to over 1,200 yards.

With Wilson, this year’s 10th overall pick, the Jets landed what some viewed as the top receiver in the class.  A receiver who won’t be asked to move mountains in year one given the team’s depth at the position.

I had WR Denzel Mims with four catches today on five targets. Three of the four were wildly impressive. The fourth was a short gainer in the flat. One pass was broken up #Jets

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) July 27, 2022

 

Davis and Mims will both be looking to bounce back from disappointing results in 2021.  Davis was productive, and on pace for just under 1,000 yards and 7 touchdowns.  However, some drops, fumbles and injuries overshadowed the positives.  Meanwhile, Mims could rarely find the field.  When he did, he couldn’t get out of his own way.  He would finish the season with just 8 catches for 133 yards.

After spending the off-season getting healthy for Davis and re-shaping his body for Mims, both receivers have been praised for some eye-opening plays this week.

Mims has reportedly been more aggressive than we’ve seen him in years past while Davis is looking more like the player the Jets though they were getting when they signed him.

Corey Davis with a diving catch in the back of the end zone in a red-zone period. Wilson led him nicely. #Jets

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) July 29, 2022

 

Also worth noting is that outside of the big names, it sounds as if undrafted free agent Irvin Charles is making an early impression.  A former Penn State product who transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Charles is making some plays.

Mike White finds a wide-open Irvin Charles for a big gain. Charles has made some plays early in camp.

Next play, Rashard Davis takes a short pass and zips down the left sideline for a TD. Davis has LOTS of speed. #Jets

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) July 29, 2022

 

What makes Charles intriguing is his rare size/speed combo.  He checks in at 6′ 4” and in what little footage you’ll find of him in action, it’s not a stretch to say he’s one of the fastest (if not the fastest) guys on the field.

Jets UDFA WR Irvin Charles with his only big plat at @PennStateFball before being dismissed. What jumps out most is the amount of space he creates between himself and chasing defenders. The guy can definitely move for a big guy. pic.twitter.com/jvRIJPnP40

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) May 18, 2022

 

Given the depth chart ahead of him, a player like Charles could find his way on to the practice squad and given a chance to develop.  And of course the hope is that the big names at the top of the depth chart; those early picks and free agent additions, are about to move the Jets out of the AFC basement and into the playoffs.

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I remember the good ole days when all we had to throw to were turtles ? and snails ?. We now ‘potentially’ have an embarrassment of riches at the WR position. All Hail JD. 

[Joe W. Namath]

Joe D was on a mission to completely rebuild the offensive side of the ball which was neglected for over 2 decades.  He has finally got us players who can put the ball in the endzone.  Why our past gms didnt get this i will never know.  Cant score, cant win.  Its seems pretty basic.

Scoring tds will not be a problem for the jets moving forward.

[rangerous]

i don't see the investment being that heavy.  except for using a first rounder this year, teams just about always go after wr's in the second or third rounds these days.  it's good the jets are finally getting guys that can play the position.

[Jethead]

On 7/30/2022 at 4:44 PM, Jimmy 2 Times said:

It's all potential right now, but this could EASILY be the best group of skill players the Jets have ever had.  

They don't have the alpha number 1 like Toon or Marshall, but from top to bottom receivers, backs, and tight ends are going 4-6 deep.

If Wilson, Moore, or Mims turn into a number 1, look out! 

 Maynard, Snell, Sauer, and Boozer say hello. Sorry.

[Joe W. Namath]

3 hours ago, rangerous said:

i don't see the investment being that heavy.  except for using a first rounder this year, teams just about always go after wr's in the second or third rounds these days.  it's good the jets are finally getting guys that can play the position.

Mims rnd 2, moore rnd 2, wilson rnd 1, spent a decent chunk of change to bring in corey davis, re-signed berriors.

Joe D has def made upgrading this receiving core a top priority.

[AFJF]

6 hours ago, rangerous said:

i don't see the investment being that heavy.  except for using a first rounder this year, teams just about always go after wr's in the second or third rounds these days.  it's good the jets are finally getting guys that can play the position.

A first, two 2s and a big FA deal in 3 seasons isn't a big investment?

[AFJF]

 

[jgb]

On 7/30/2022 at 10:09 PM, CTJetsFan said:

No excuses from a personnel standpoint this year