While all eyes will be fixated on the intense quarterback competition for the New York Jets come training camp, there are numerous other position battles that will be equally as captivating. Perhaps the most underrated of all comes in the form of another position aligned in the offensive backfield: the fullback.
After a multiple year hiatus, the fullback position finally returned to the Jets offense in 2017 with the conversion of former defensive lineman Lawrence Thomas to the unheralded position. This came after the team opted to release both of their potential options at the position, Julian Howsare, and Anthony Firkser, shortly after the conclusion of the preseason.