By Kimberley Martin
Eric Decker admitted some more offensive help could have made all the difference for him last year.
When he signed his free-agent deal with the Jets in March 2014, he believed their Geno Smith-led offense had enough talent to be successful. But the recent addition of a big, physical receiver like Brandon Marshall has completely changed the way they can approach game-planning this season, Decker said. And that’s why he’s confident his job will be much easier on game day.
“Coach always tries to put you in the best position. But on any team, to have more weapons, guys that can make plays, it does become easier,” Decker told Newsday during a one-on-one interview Tuesday. “He’s one of those guys that has proven it for so long. When you hear the name ‘Brandon Marshall,’ I mean, he’s one of the best. I would say that he definitely makes me a better receiver already because I get to be the 1-2 punch with him.
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