RB Michael Carter already showing every-down potential in the New York Jets offense

Posted Nov 4, 2021
The New York Jets planned to take a running back-by-committee approach to the 2021 NFL season. Then, rookie Michael Carter from UNC forced the issue and disrupted that idea. Carter, ahead of schedule, has shown the ability to play every down and has developed into one of the NFL’s most complete young running backs over the last two weeks. (Pro Football Focus)

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