By Luis Tirado Jr
Last season, Eric Decker was the leading wide receiver for the New York Jets. He led the team in receiving yards at 962 and touchdowns at 5. He was thrown into the prime receiving role for the Jets and while he did put up some good numbers, was technically playing outside of his natural position.
Decker thrives when in a No. 2 role on the depth chart as now thanks to the Jets acquiring wide receiver Brandon Marshall earlier this offseason, he should be able to go back and play a critical part in a supportive role. Decker should also see an increase in his stats as he’s been known to really do well when executing running slant and seam routes from inside the slot.
Overall, expect to see Decker thrive in his second season with the Jets. He lived up to his potential last year as a No. 1 option and now with a better supporting cast around him, should really push the envelope this time around playing in his preferred spot at No. 2.
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