Josh McCown, Bryce Petty, Christian Hackenberg<\/p>\n
This played out exactly as expected. \u00a0The only mystery remaining is who gets the backup job. \u00a0Petty was the better quarterback throughout training camp by a country mile, but that doesn’t mean Todd Bowles will give him the backup spot that he’s clearly earned. \u00a0Bowles has allowed draft slot and salary to dictate the depth chart in the past and may do the same again.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Bryce Petty outplayed Christian Hackenberg this pre-season, now he’ll wait to find out if he’ll be rewarded for it.<\/p><\/div>\n
Running Backs (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Elijah McGuire, Marcus Murphy (<\/p>\n With the team reportedly looking to unload Forte and in need of a kick and punt returner, Murphy got the nod as the team’s fourth running back. \u00a0Carrying a fourth back is a good idea anyway as Forte is long in the tooth and Powell has had some notable durability issues. \u00a0So much so, that it wouldn’t be surprising to see Elijah McGuire emerge as the top back on the roster by season’s end.<\/p>\n Practice Squad Candidate(s): Romar Morris<\/p>\n Fullback (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n Julian Howsare<\/p>\n Whether or not Howsare stays remains to be seen, but seeing him stick for a second year in a row is quite a story. \u00a0The converted small-school linebacker made the move to fullback two off-seasons ago and stayed on the team’s radar. \u00a0He didn’t any established vets to compete with as Anthony Firkser, an undrafted free agent, lost out to Howsare.<\/p>\n Charone Peake disappeared late in camp, but manged to make the final roster…for now.<\/p><\/div>\n Wide Receivers (5)<\/strong><\/p>\n Robby Anderson, Jermaine Kearse, Charone Peake, ArDarius Stewart, Chad Hansen (Suspended: Jalin Marshall)<\/p>\n The surprise here is that so few receivers managed to stick. \u00a0Almost every projection at wide receiver had Gabe Marks or Chris Harper as a bottom of the depth chart option. \u00a0The addition of another veteran in Jermaine Kearse changed the dynamic slightly as the need for a receiver with significant experience was addressed. \u00a0Peake appeared to be a long shot after a quiet camp, but managed to hang around, no doubt helped by his solid special team’s play.<\/p>\n Practice squad candidate(s): Gabe Marks<\/p>\n Tight End (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n Jordan Leggett, Eric Tomlinson, Jason Vander Laan, (suspended: Austin Seferian-Jenkins)<\/p>\n Vander Laan is likely the first TE to go when Austin Seferian Jenkins returns from his two game suspension if not sooner. \u00a0Leggett should get some looks in the passing game early on and fans will see just how ready he is for the pro game. \u00a0Tomlinson will be the blocker, but the Jets should consider getting him involved in the passing game, even if only for a couple of looks per game. \u00a0Tomlinson looked comfortable catching the ball in camp.<\/p>\n Offensive Line (9)<\/strong><\/p>\n Kelvin Beachum, James Carpenter, Wesley Johnson, Brian Winters, Brent Qvale, Ben Ijalana, Brandon Shell, Jonotthan Harrison, Dakota Dozier<\/p>\n No real surprises along the O-line, but some camp bodies could re-surface on the practice squad. \u00a0The starting tackles and center have yet to be officially named, but the expectatin seems to be Beachum at LT and Wesly Johnson at center. \u00a0The right tackles spot is still a mystery. \u00a0The team will also likely look to add a couple of bodies through the waiver wire.<\/p>\n Practice squad candidate(s): Javarius Leamon<\/p>\n<\/a>