FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- It's a bad optic for the New York Jets. They're struggling on offense -- like, really struggling -- and yet they refuse to play a healthy, 2020 second-round draft pick.
Yes, this Denzel Mims situation is perplexing on multiple levels.
He was inactive the past two games because, according to the team:
He's still learning to master all three wide-receiver positions, a pre-requisite for being a top backup.
He doesn't play special teams, lessening his game-day value.
He fell behind after missing the offseason, due to a bout with food poisoning.