Jets' Devin Smith: Should be in mix for key role

Head coach Todd Bowles expects Smith to be in the mix for playing time at wide receiver, ESPN's Rich Cimini reports.

Analysis:

A 2015 second-round selection, Smith only has 10 catches in 14 games through two injury-plagued professional seasons. Despite the slow start to his career, he should have the chance to earn a key role on offense during training camp, as the Jets already traded Brandon Marshall and could part ways with Eric Decker. Other candidates for key roles out wide include Quinton Patton, Robby Anderson, Jalin Marshall (suspension) and Charone Peake. The Jets hope Smith can at least emerge as a big-play threat, even if he doesn't earn an every-down role. He produced 30 touchdowns and 20.7 yards per reception on 121 catches during his college career at Ohio State.