Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot?
In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the running back position…
Projected depth chart
Starter: Breece Hall, Nick Bawden (fullback)
Backups: Israel Abanikanda, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis
Key additions/losses: Drafted Allen and Davis, signed Tarik Cohen
Top Performer in 2023: Hall – Rushed for 994 yards and five touchdowns at an average of 4.5 yards per carry and caught 76 passes for 591 yards and four touchdowns
2023 ranking via PFF: Hall was 9th of 63 qualifying running backs
What Jets’ running backs have going for them
The Jets believe that Hall is an elite talent, after a 2023 campaign where he returned from a torn ACL and fell just six yards short of a thousand-yard season. He also developed his passing game contributions, ultimately leading all NFL running backs in receptions and receiving yards.
Running behind a fortified offensive line and with Aaron Rodgers back at the helm, Hall’s production should improve in 2024. Drives will be sustained, the box won’t be stacked, and Rodgers will recognize defensive fronts and change plays accordingly.
They’ve also added some depth at the position this year, by drafting Allen and Davis in the middle rounds of April’s draft. Each player brings size and power, which could be useful in short yardage situations. Hall did not fare particularly well in those situations last year and the team will be keen to keep him fresh by sharing the load more than they did in 2023.
Key concern for 2024: Proven depth behind Hall
The Jets invested in an established veteran to back up Hall last season, but this move backfired, as Dalvin Cook was a major disappointment. This year, they’ve opted to go for youth instead. Abanikanda ended his rookie season as the number two, but his production was…
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Author : SNY
Publish date : 2024-06-01 13:58:33
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