Mike LaFleur explains why Corey Davis will thrive in Jets’ new offense
Mike LaFleur’s offense added a lot of exciting playmakers this offseason, but the new Jets offensive coordinator is especially intrigued by wide receiver Corey Davis.
“Corey could be good in any system,” LaFleur said this week. “He’s really good in this system because he’s got physicality, he’s got size, he can put his foot in the ground, one-foot cut and separate.”
That blend of size and skill made Davis a prime target for the Jets over the offseason. New York signed Davis to a three-year, $37.5 million deal early in free agency. He’s now the Jets’ top receiving option.
LaFleur loves what Davis can do with his body. That ability to make a one-cut move and separate from the defender opens up his massive catch radius – and LaFleur wants to exploit that with Zach Wilson’s talented arm.
“That’s what this offense kind of started to become,” LaFleur said. “When you have a guy that can put his foot in the ground sharply, still run away from you, catch the ball — our quarterbacks feel that guy. You can feel him going over the middle. You feel like he’s got a big radius and on top of it. He’s fearless. The reason you know that is because you’ve seen it on tape.”
Davis first showed promise in 2018 when the Titans hired Matt LaFleur, Mike’s brother, to run the offense. Davis tallied 65 receptions for 891 yards and four touchdowns. Two years later in 2020, Davis put together a career year with 984 yards and five touchdowns on 65 receptions.
Davis won’t be the only new receiver in this offense, though. The Jets return back slot receiver Jamison Crowder and outside receiver Denzel Mims. They also added versatile pass-catchers Keelan Cole and Elijah Moore. All are solid fits in the Jets’ offense, but LaFleur thinks Davis will get plenty to eat.
“Corey can be successful anywhere,” LaFleur said. “He’s made up of all the right stuff, but I do think this system fits him really well.”
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