The Jets need to rethink their tight end approach
Kenyon Sadiq was placed in the concussion protocol during the third quarter of the Jets’ Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns. The rookie tight end finished the game with only 13 snaps, 8 of which came on passing plays. Naturally you might look at that playing time and assume it was the result of […]
The newly drafted New York Jets must reconsider their strategy for the tight end position following the team's performance in their Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq, the team's most promising player at the position, was placed in the concussion protocol during the third quarter, despite having only 13 total snaps, eight of which came on passing plays.
This limited playing time led to speculation that Sadiq exited the game due to injury. However, an examination of the team's snap distribution reveals that Sadiq was given more opportunities than both Mason Taylor and Jeremy Ruckert prior to his treatment. Sadiq's superior performance, notably his 100+ receiving yards against the Detroit Lions, highlights the need for the Jets to allocate more of his time to the position.
It is perplexing that the team continues to favor Taylor and Ruckert over their star player, particularly considering the absence of two of their primary wide receivers.
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