Robert Saleh updated fans on the health of Ashtyn Davis and the statuses of Marcus Maye and Jamison Crowder at a Thursday morning press conference.
Rocking a royal blue New York Islanders jersey at his virtual Thursday morning press conference, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh provided updates on three notable players who have been absent from voluntary OTAs: Marcus Maye, Jamison Crowder, and Ashtyn Davis.
Davis has been absent from the team’s voluntary workouts despite his reputation as a tireless worker (the kid rode his bike to practices last season).
However, there’s no reason to fear a decline in the second-year defensive back’s work ethic. He is simply still rehabbing the foot injury he suffered late in his rookie year, and has been present at the team facility for rehab and meetings.
Robert Saleh said S Ashtyn Davis is still recovering from his injury last year and will be ready for training camp.
Davis is in Florham Park rehabbing and in meetings.
— Ethan Greenberg (@EGreenbergJets) June 10, 2021
Davis injured his foot during the Jets’ Week 13 loss to the Raiders last season, which took place on December 6. The injury held him out of New York’s final four games.
Thursday marks the Jets’ final practice of voluntary OTAs. The team will begin its minicamp next week, which is mandatory. Saleh expects all players to be there, including Crowder and Maye, who are each dealing with contract negotiations.
Saleh says he's expecting all players will show up next week for minicamp. That includes WR Jamison Crowder, who has not been at voluntary OTAs while his agents and the #Jets evaluate a possible paycut.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) June 10, 2021
Saleh says he expects every player at minicamp next week, including Crowder and Maye. It’s a mandatory minicamp. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) June 10, 2021
Saleh also talked a bit about some of the positives he has seen from players who have been at practice, most notably, Elijah Moore.
The Jets’ war room was visibly ecstatic when Moore fell to them at No. 34 overall, and so far, Moore has done nothing but warrant their excitement. Saleh spoke about Moore’s hot start on the practice field, praising his versatility.
"He can line up wherever you want."
-Robert Saleh on rookie WR Elijah Moore
— Ethan Greenberg (@EGreenbergJets) June 10, 2021
Moore flashes every time he's out there.
Saleh said of the rookie: Z , F or X – he can line up wherever you want. He is showcasing his ability to be versatile as possible.
Jets HC added that Moore's work ethic and mindset is off the charts. https://t.co/JEL5itl86G
— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) June 10, 2021
Saleh also had high praise for Moore’s work ethic. Moore, who was the focal point of Ole Miss’ passing attack as an 18-year-old true freshman, is known for his drive and workmanlike mentality.
Saleh says rookie WR Elijah Moore is "a dynamic young man."
Says what makes players like him difficult to defend is his ability to be "as versatile as possible."
Adds that Moore's work ethic and mindset are "off the charts." #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) June 10, 2021
Regarding the team’s young cornerbacks who have been largely torched by Moore, Saleh is happy with the growth he has seen as the team’s transitions to a scheme that will favor single-high and Cover-3 looks rather than the Tampa-2 that the team relied upon under Gregg Williams.
Jets HC Robert Saleh says of the @nyjets young corners: They're growing as they are making the transition from a Cover 2 to single-high base.
'As of now the focus is just on them.'
Club will reassess the landscape following minicamp.
— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) June 10, 2021
Bryce Hall and rookie Jason Pinnock have been taking the majority of the Jets’ first-team reps at outside cornerback during Bless Austin‘s time on the sidelines with an injury.
