Jets followers received’t have to attend lengthy to see Davante Adams’ debut.
Adams is predicted to play Sunday in opposition to the Steelers – simply six days after he was acquired in a commerce with the Raiders – interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich revealed.
“I feel so,” Ulbrich mentioned.
It’s a twin matter of Adams getting in control within the playbook and therapeutic the hamstring damage that brought on him to overlook the previous three video games.
He was anticipated to be a full participant in Tuesday’s walkthrough, which was not open to the media.
“That’s a problem for (play-caller) Todd Downing and the offensive workers, getting him in control as quick as potential,” Ulbich mentioned.
“Thankfully, there’s loads of familiarity with the offense. It’s a system he’s been part of for years. I don’t foresee it being an enormous impediment getting him going and concerned.”
Downing is looking performs throughout the framework of an offense designed by coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who was stripped of calling performs final week when Ulbrich took over for the fired Robert Saleh.
Hackett was the Packers offensive coordinator for 3 years, working with Aaron Rodgers and Adams.
Ulbrich joked that he has confronted Rodgers and Adams collectively “too many occasions.”
“Their connection and the chemistry between these guys is simply so distinctive,” Ulbrich mentioned. “They spent a lot time collectively, for one, however they’re each excessive soccer IQ guys.”
Adams is carrying his conventional No. 17 jersey after rookie Malachi Corley switched to No. 14.
Garrett Wilson wore No. 17 throughout his two seasons however switched to No. 5 within the offseason.
