The most difficult part of Braelon Allen’s rookie season with the Jets is the same challenge that veterans are facing on the team — how poorly they have played.
“I’ve never been through a patch like what we’re going through right now,” Allen said of his rookie season. “I’m just learning how to be a pro and how to handle all of it. I’m just showing up to work each and every day no matter how things are going. I’m trying to get better and contribute to the team.” . He has 49 rushes for 187 yards and two touchdowns. The fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin has become the Jets’ short-yardage back since Todd Downing took over play-calling duties.
“We’ve definitely made some strides,” Allen said. “We’re getting it going. It’s a process. I think the guys are doing well up front. Me and Breece have to just take advantage of the opportunities and make the most of them.” Jets vs. Texans ‘TNF’ picks, props: Target this same-game parlay Allen, who is the youngest player in the NFL at 20 years old, lamented how the team has played. The Jets came into Thursday’s game with the Texans in the midst of a five-game losing streak.
“It sucks,” Allen said. “It’s disappointing. We all know that we should be playing better. We’re all striving to grow and play better. It’s not over. We have a lot of games left. We have a great team and great leaders and a group of guys that can pull this out.” after burning three timeouts in the first quarter against the Patriots and taking a delay of game penalty on a 2-point conversion try. “It’s a big emphasis,” Allen said. “That hurts us, having to burn timeouts and taking penalties.
While Allen has been a contributor on offense, the Jets have not gotten much else from this rookie class. Here is a look at how the other rookies have fared at the halfway point of the season: , struggled in his starts. He has played in every game this season, mainly on special teams. He has been a third tackle sometimes. The Jets have barely used Corley this season, which is a little surprising.
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