Boom or Bust: Chris Ivory RB, New York Jets

Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, Rosterwatch.com

 

Chris Ivory RB, New York Jets: Chris Ivory is sort of an enigma. His body of work is impressive with over 5 yards a carry in his three year career, but the volume of carries is low. He’s never carried the load for a team before now, and the Jets are relying on him to be their go to guy. Ivory, as talented as he seems, comes off as fairly fragile. He’s dealing with hamstring injuries already, the most recent of a long list of tweaks and tears. Fortunately, he still has time to turn things around. If Ivory can stay healthy, and steal third downs from Mike Goodson who has yet to show up at camp, he could be in for a huge role on a run heavy Jets squad. He also has to watch out for Bilal Powell, who is trying to tighten his grip on the starting job in camp. He doesn’t have near the talent that Ivory possesses, but he’s healthy and that goes a long way in the NFL.

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