The feel-good stories are over for New York Jets star Muhammad Wilkerson. Plus Robby Anderson gets hurt in practice.
It was a story written by Hollywood for Muhammad Wilkerson. Born and raised New Jersey kid gets drafted in the first round by his hometown team, the New York Jets. Rises to superstardom and gets a mega contract.
Then the clock hit midnight and Cinderella turned back into a groveling peon.
Source on Muhammad Wilkerson's future with the #Jets beyond 2017: 'He's gone.'
Story: https://t.co/ibxsY1oBlt pic.twitter.com/wimR2kPKY2— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 7, 2017
It’s a disappointing story for a guy who was supposed to be an elite homegrown talent. Instead, his lazy ass just shows up late for meetings and is on cruise control after getting paid.
On the opposite side of the fence sits Robby Anderson, a guy who has worked for everything he’s got. A former undrafted free agent out of Temple, Anderson has had to fight, scratch and earn his role on the team.
He’s on a bit of a hot streak: six straight games with at least one touchdown and/or 100-plus receiving yards. As a matter of fact, here are his totals for the season: 49 receptions, 821 yards, seven touchdowns.
Anderson has proven to be more than just a deep threat for the Jets this season. But that hot streak may be at its wit’s end with the latest news.
#Jets WR Robby Anderson, who did not finish practice today because of his hamstring, should be OK, source said. #fantasy ???
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 7, 2017
I’ve spoken to a few people familiar with the situation and it seems like his status is more up in the air as opposed to okay. It’ll definitely be a storyline to keep an eye on as the Jets approach this week’s road game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Which speaking of…
Popular podcast gets rave reviews from fans
Did it a little different this week on @TheJets_Zone: Boy Green and @TyDButler broke down the latest #Jets topics concerning: Mo Wilkerson + Josh McCown + future of #nyj QB position and of course my s/o to @baker_mayfield6 well…just BECAUSE!https://t.co/cAnuOQElYf
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) December 7, 2017
Behind Enemy Lines with Predominantly Orange
To preview #NYJvsDEN @TheJets_Zone spoke w/ @FanSided's @PredomOrange Co-Site Expert @tyflyguy15. Can #Jets extend that losing streak for Broncos? PLAYOFFS?!?! via @EliteSportsNY @SportsWarRadio https://t.co/wIliO1tG2J
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) December 7, 2017
Which is a healthy reminder that if you want to see your green and white in the Pro Bowl, all you have to do is RT! A ton of Jets players are deserving this season.
Twitter voting is now open for the #ProBowl!
Just tweet their handle + #ProBowlVote. RTs count!@demario__davis @leonardwilliams @youngamazing9 @JKearse_15 @JEcarpenter77 @KelvinBeachumJr @TheAdams_era @alldayMAYE @bjwint67 @Aesj88 @MoClaiborne @JoshMcCown12 pic.twitter.com/9AlkuRs4Kw
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 7, 2017
Other Jets News, Stories
- What would it cost the Jets to move up to the No. 1 pick? (Connor Hughes of NJ.com)
- Stop trying to make Lamar Jackson, star QB, a WR (Connor Rogers of FanRag Sports)
- New York Jets receiving tandem: once unwanted, now unstoppable (Rich Cimini of ESPN New York)
