Jets’ daring assertion on Garrett Wilson’s assist would not get rid of questions

Combining two receivers doesn’t essentially make one No. 2 receiver. 

The Jets’ marketed offensive philosophy to feed the ball typically to Garrett Wilson sounds good, however each NFL defensive coordinator goes to throw additional defenders on the three-time 1,000-yard weapon until somebody steps as much as provide stability on the opposite aspect of the formation. 

Enter Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds, who’re the main candidates to emerge as Wilson’s prime complement, however actually received’t be confused for Wilson’s final operating mate, Davante Adams, nor Tee Higgins, DeVonta Smith or another No. 2 possibility in one of many NFL’s finest receiving duos. 

“I’m right here for no matter they want me for — if it’s No. 2, if it’s No. 3,” stated Reynolds, who signed a one-year, $2.75 free agent contract. “Time will inform. Guys will emerge and guys will fall. That’s simply the character of the enterprise. I’m right here to assist the group win.”