Jets receivers out to prove themselves

that has to function as a group,” Jets receivers coach Karl Dorrell said. “Usually, when you have an established player, you can find go-to opportunities for those types of players. This group, we’re still finding our craft, so to speak, because we’re developing.

“Even Quincy, a fourthyear player like he is, is developing into the type of receiver he’s capable of becoming.”

Enunwa is the most experienced of the bunch, with 80 catches for 1,172 yards and four TDs in three seasons over 29 games. He was the No. 3 receiver last season, but shot up the depth chart to No. 1 by default after Decker was cut on Monday — three months after Marshall was sent packing.

“I think every year, it’s going to be the same answer from me,” Enunwa said. “Last year, it was, ‘Do you think you’re going to be No. 3?’ And this year, it’s, ‘Do you think you’re going to be No. 1?’ I’m just going to play and do my best at practice, to battle, and if I come up the No. 1, that’s what happens. But, I just want to play. That’s it.”

The sixth-round draft pick out of Nebraska in 2014 was largely used as a hybrid tight end in his first few seasons. At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Enunwa has been asked to block in the running game while also contributing in the passing game.

Last year was a breakout for Enunwa, who finished tied with running back Bilal Powell for second on the Jets with 58 receptions — one fewer than Marshall. He led the team with 857 yards receiving and four TD catches, but Enunwa has used this offseason to improve his route running, limit his drops and be an even more effective blocker.

“Quincy’s a stud,” Petty said. “But I’ve got to be honest, that whole room has done a really, really good job. They’re young, they’re hungry and that’s what you want that room to be. They’re all fighting for that No. 1 job.”

Robby Anderson, currently the No. 2 receiver, was anything but a lock to make the roster at this time a year ago. He was undrafted out of Temple and his lanky 6-3, 190-pound frame can be pushed around by bigger, stronger defensive backs at times.

But with a terrific training camp, the speedy Anderson played his way onto the team and finished with 42 receptions for 587 yards and two touchdowns. It’s not all good news, though for Anderson, who’s facing charges of resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after sparring with officials who asked him to leave a Miami music festival last month.