As this supposedly hopeful iteration of the New York Jets‘ perpetual rebuild struggles with expectations, the team can apparently work with the fact that one of its long-term projects appears to be ahead of schedule.
Though the Jets (1-4) continue to push the idea that their rushing set-up is a fluid, by-committee situation, there’s no denying the separation Michael Carter was able to create in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Though Carter’s compatriots Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson each continue to contribute, the rookie led New York skill players with 58 yards on a dozen touches in the 27-20 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.