Last season, the tight ends of the New York Jets posted embarrassingly low numbers. Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Brandon Bostick combined for only 18 catches and 173 yards on the entire year. Strides for improvement by Seferian-Jenkins and drafting Jordan Leggett could revitalize the position for the Jets.
In today’s game, a good tight end has become one of the most dangerous weapons on the field. Big-bodied players with route-running ability are capable of becoming mismatch nightmares for an opposing defense. A good enough tight end can hinder a coach’s game plan enough to open things up for the rest of the offense.