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Jace Amaro's blocking a 'work in progress,' says Jets TE coach Jimmie Johnson

FLORHAM PARK — The Jets want tight end Jace Amaro to be a complete player. No doubt about it.

They believe he can be, too. He just isn't there yet. While there's little doubt Amaro can stretch the field, his blocking, tight end coach Jimmie Johnson said, is a "work in progress."

"He has done a better job sustaining his blocks and trying to stay engaged," Johnson said. "All of that is promising."

When the Jets selected Amaro in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, he arrived in Florham Park a raw but talented physical athlete.