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Al Iannazzone·Aug 18

The Jets have some talent and depth in the receiver room, but no clear second option.

Mason Taylor could end up being that guy. “I think so,” Taylor said. “I think there are a lot of guys on offense who can do that. We have a lot of people in the receiver room and tight end room as well who can contribute and I think we’re going to be an all-around great offense and spread the ball around to guys who can make plays.” After Wilson, the Jets’ receiving room consists of Josh Reynolds, Tyler Johnson, Allen Lazard, rookie speedster Arian Smith and some players currently on the roster bubble — Malachi Corley, Jamaal Pritchett, Xavier Gipson and Brandon Smith. None have jumped up and taken the No. 2 receiver role. The system that new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand uses will be run-heavy with the backs and tight ends involved in the passing game. Running back Breece Hall is expected to play a big role this season, and Taylor is showing he can too. Taylor has had a good training camp, making plays every day he’s been on the field. He’s also proven to be a quick healer. The second-round pick out of LSU missed a little over a week with a high-ankle sprain.

Zack Rosenblatt·Aug 15

Another under-the-radar standout throughout camp has been Brandon Smith. The 26-year-old has decent size (6-2, 218), has made plays all summer and is now getting some of the reps with Fields vacated by Allen Lazard, who is out for a couple weeks with a shoulder injury. He stood out as a blocker in the run game on Wednesday, too. If Smith can establish a role on special teams, he has a real shot at sticking around.