The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... OC Marty Mornhinweg has the unenviable task of resurrecting one of the most anemic offenses in the league from last season. His well-chronicled penchant for airing it out masks the fact that Ivory must be the engine for the offense to flourish. To that end, the Jets’ presumed backfield-by-committee may be more streamlined than you think. The hope is that Ivory, can become a three-down back, a rarity in this specialized era.
Reported by the New York Daily News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
“I think with a back with that skill set, you definitely want to work toward that progression,” said assistant head coach Anthony Lynn, who is in charge of running backs. “So if you needed him out there for blocking purposes or receiving purposes, you could use him.” According to Daily News staffer Manish Mehta, in a perfect world, Ivory would provide that type of versatility this season. “It’s not a challenge,” said Ivory, who has averaged 5.1 yards per carry in his career. “I know I’m capable of it. Once I’m healthy, I know all those things will fall in place. ... And everybody will see the three-down back that I am.” There's the rub. Ivory has been missing time with a tender hamstring -- a concern given his injury history. It'll be interesting to see if Ivory can get past the sore hammy to establish himself as the every-down back coaches want. If he does, the former Saint should provide tremendous value.
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