Unsigned rookie Malachi Corley losing ground in the Jets receiver room to this 2nd-year WR

While we can never truly know or speculate why a rookie contract takes so long or so little to sign, it can only help a rookie to get a deal done and get on the field as soon as possible, given the adjustment it takes from college to the pros. Another big reason why is there are many hungry mouths to feed within any given roster, and with enough time one of those players could end up snagging your job. In New York, rookie Malachi Corley could be experiencing just that with second-year receiver Xavier Gipson showing out

With early reports stating that Gipson is currently ahead of Corley on the depth chart, and given the explosiveness we have seen out of the second-year pro, it could be hard for the rookie to catch up should he miss any time out on the field. Last season, we saw flashes of greatness out of Gipson when he was given a shot, and if he is able to build upon that, he could be locked in as the full-time slot receiver for the team, leaving Corley on the bench for most of New York’s offensive sets.

Granted, Corley was one of the best receivers in a loaded wide receiver class and showed time and time again to be a dominant force on the football field. It’s going to be a tight race no matter how it plays out, but when it comes down to it, every snap matters for a positional competition like this.