Then you also have to consider that there are four special teams only players on the 90-man roster right now (Sam Ficken, Chris Naggar, Braden Mann and long-snapper Thomas Hennessey). Based on the current 90-man roster, here is a breakdown of projected space.
I just want to give every fan a quick grasp of the contenders at special teams. This opens the door for fresh Jets’ faces to prove themselves to Boyer and Robert Saleh.ĪLL the latest Jets news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Jets newsletter here! He referenced Frankie Luvu, Matthias Farley and Tarell Basham by name when speaking on the “core” departures. While addressing the media on June 10, 2021, special teams coordinator Brant Boyer told reporters that “there’s so much up in the air right now with every position.”Īs the longest-tenured Jets coach on the staff, Boyer also noted all the ST contributors from the past couple of years that are no longer with the team. Can a player also contribute on special teams? If so, how many different ST areas can they make an impact on?Īll of those answers add to a bubble candidate’s overall value in a toss-up situation and the New York Jets are currently undergoing a massive makeover in this department - meaning spots are up for grabs. Having said that, it does still carry a ton of weight when coaches and general managers are attempting to cut down to a 53-man roster. The special teams unit is the third pillar of the game of football but it’s not always looked at as an equal of offense and defense.
New York Jets special teamer Braxton Berrios returns a punt for the Green & White on December 27, 2020.
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