3. Jace Amaro, TE
Remember this guy?
One of the few remaining players left from John Idzik’s 2014 draft, a second-round pick, who missed all of 2015 with a broken collarbone and who’s the only option this team has at the tight end position right now.
That is why Amaro is a breakout candidate–because he’s the only talented tight end this team has right now (no offense Zac Sudfeld, you’re just not that good). The question is whether the third-year player can bounce back strong from his injury and avoid being officially labeled as a bust.
He certainly has a lot of work to do this off-season if he’s going to earn his place on Todd Bowles‘ roster–Bowles and Maccagnan didn’t draft him, so they have no loyalty to him–but his compatibility with Chan Gailey’s spread offense can’t be denied. Amaro’s skills as a receiver and above average speed at the tight end spot make him a perfect fit alongside Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker in this passing offense.
In his rookie season the former Red Raider caught 38 passes for 348 yards and two touchdowns. He showed glimpses of good route-running and an ability to gain yards after the catch, but he also dropped a lot of passes and was sub-par as a blocker.
Again, Amaro has a lot to prove to the new coaching staff and the new front office, but right now he’s the only option this team has at tight end and he still has loads of potential. If he puts the work in and earns his spot on this roster, Amaro could be another lethal weapon for the Jets passing game alongside Marshall, Decker and Quincy Enunwa.
