Previously in our series of breakdowns chronicling the New York Jets‘ greatest weaknesses of 2020, we took a look at special teams, one of the most uncelebrated parts of the game. Today, we are going to turn the tables and analyze a far more celebrated position: wide receiver.
Solving the Jets’ greatest weaknesses
Weakness: Wide receiver blocking
Blocking at the wide receiver position is one of the most overlooked facets of football. On outside runs, the blocking performance of the wide receivers is often the determining factor in whether the rusher gets enough room for a huge gain or if he is stuffed for a minimal gain.