June 14, 2012; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (81) runs with the ball during minicamp at the Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE
Dustin Keller is the starting tight end for the New York Jets. He’s also been there the longest, as he has been with the Jets for five years.
But do the Jets have enough at the position? Tony Sparano is here, and he is bringing back the run-oriented, “Ground and Pound” Jets offense. Dustin Keller is an improving, but not known as a great blocker.
Now look behind him.
Has anyone been blown away by Jeff Cumberland? I would say no. Behind him, we have a whole bunch of unproven players. Dedrick Epps, Brian Linthicum, Hayden Smith, Tarren Lloyd, and Josh Baker may be good, but the fact is, we don’t know at this point. We just don’t know, and the Jets are not rebuilding. They are looking to make a run at the Super Bowl, and the question is, can they rely on unproven backups at the tight end position?
No they cannot, and there are some alternatives out there.
Topics: Alan Schechter, Anthony Fasano, Bill Belichick, Brian Linthicum, Daniel Graham, Dedrick Epps, Dustin Keller, Free Agents, Ground And Pound, Hayden Smith, Jeff Cumberland, Jets Ground And Poound, Josh Baker, New England Patriots, NY Jets, Tarren Lloyd, Tony Sparano
Alan has been a passionate Jets fan since 1985. Obviously, that means he is a glutton for punishment, as he has suffered through many Jets disappointments. He remembers Mark Gastineau's late hit in the 1986 AFC Divisional Playoff game like it was yesterday. There have been many more failures than successes, but through it all, Alan has remained true to the Gang Green. He has been blogging for the Jets on various websites for the past 5-6 years. He lives and breathes the NY Jets all year round, and is committed to bringing the Jets passion to "The Jet Press" on a daily basis.
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