New York Jets running back Michael Carter is brought down by Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FLORHAM PARK — New York Jets running back Michael Carter wasn’t thrilled with his 2022 season. A dip in offensive production coupled with a revolving door along the offensive line made the North Carolina prospect call it the “worst” of his career.
Times have changed though for Carter and the Jets. The acquisition of Aaron Rodgers is expected to change life around 1 Jets Drive for both sides of the football, but specifically for Carter’s development.
“I was a little too emotional last year…I know what I’m capable of…He makes a big difference,” Carter said with a smile. He later emphasized how he had to see a lot of stacked boxes last year but doesn’t expect to be seeing that in 2023.
New York’s fourth-round pick in 2021 has also gotten advice from All-Pros in other positions as well to make the most of his opportunity in the league. Carter said that Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James told him the importance of endurance and always being available when your number is called.
Carter’s number is expected to be called a lot early in the season and even during training camp. With Breece Hall recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last season, Carter is expected to get the bulk of the work as the team’s feature back.
It’s an opportunity that he wants to be aggressive with so long as the team doesn’t rush back Hall from injury.
“I feel good about it. I’ve done it before. No need to rush him (Hall) back,” Carter stated simply.
His work ethic has never been questioned either. New York’s coaching staff has been more than impressed with what Carter has shown to this point and seems to have no problem letting him earn the bulk of the carries at the moment.
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