Elijah Moore admittedly didn’t have the rookie season he envisioned, even when he led the Jets final season in receiving yards regardless of enjoying in simply 11 of their 17 video games on account of accidents.
The crew’s second-round select of Mississippi State managed solely 9 receptions for 79 yards and 0 touchdowns in his first 5 video games, earlier than stepping into the tip zone 5 occasions on 34 catches for 459 yards over his ultimate six appearances for the 4-13 Jets.
“Rookie 12 months is about studying. I didn’t do what I needed to do, however I discovered lots, so I’m grateful,” Moore mentioned after Thursday’s follow in preparation for Sunday’s season opener towards Baltimore. “What do you suppose each rookie desires? They wish to win, and we ain’t win that a lot.
“However I discovered lots. To interrupt it down, I’d be right here all day.”
Veteran linebacker C.J. Mosley says the crew’s confidence is excessive in Joe Flacco, a former teammate with the Ravens, in beginning quarterback Zach Wilson’s absence.
“Anytime you've a quarterback that’s been within the league a very long time, that offers you that comfortability,” Mosley mentioned. “Simply because he’s performed a very long time doesn’t imply we’re gonna win each recreation, however me personally enjoying with him in Baltimore, seeing what he can do, him being the MVP of a Tremendous Bowl, profitable these massive playoff video games and having that have, it provides you the comfortability with him being again there. … Everyone knows what he’s able to.”
Particular groups coach Brant Boyer gushed about Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who nailed a league-record 66-yard discipline purpose in September of final season. Tucker additionally owns the very best field-goal share in NFL historical past at 91.06 p.c.
“Properly, I feel, simply my humble, trustworthy opinion, he’s obtained to be thought of as top-of-the-line ever, if not the perfect ever to do it,” Boyer mentioned. “With the report kick, his vary is loopy, and he’s obtained some actually massive guys up entrance who do an excellent job of defending him. You must attempt to have an effect on his kicks.”
Along with the 2 gamers that didn't follow Thursday — quarterback Wilson (knee) and left deal with Duane Brown (shoulder) — the Jets formally listed proper deal with George Fant (knee), offensive lineman Conor McDermott (ankle) and cornerback D.J. Reed (knee) as restricted. Cornerback Justin Hardee (calf) was upgraded from restricted to full participation.
— Additional reporting by Zach Braziller
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