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Recapping the WR performances at the NFL Combine."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsBreaking NewsIntroducing the 2019 Detroit Lions Draft Class! 脳NFL Draft2019 NFL Combine results: Wide receivers winners Womens Trey Flowers Jersey , losersNew,17commentsRecapping the WR performances at the NFL Combine. ESTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Combine results: Wide receivers winners, losersTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsWith Marvin Jones, Golden Tate, and an ascending Kenny Golladay, Lions fans were certain the Detroit Lions had one of the best receiving corps in the NFL entering the 2018 season. By the end, Golladay had his breakout, but Golden Tate was traded away and Marvin Jones finished the year injured. Worse, TJ Jones never recaptured his previous success and everyone they tried to fill in Tate’s vacated spot flubbed mightily. Now we’re staring right in the face of a possible eighth overall selection at receiver, or a Day 2 pick, so you can bet I paid close attention to the receivers at the NFL Combine.The BestMiles Boykin, Notre Dame Boykin was barely talked about coming into the day, but his name would have been on everyone’s lips as the best performance of the day if not for our robot overlords taking over (see the next guy). I thought it was unfair to let him be overshadowed again, so he’s kicking off the best performances. The former Notre Dame receiver posted excellent numbers across the boards and reportedly cruised through interviews. If teams were unsure about his draft status before, he helped himself immensely.D.K. Metcalf, Mississippi D.K. Metcalf looks like he was created in a lab. Maybe it’s just because I watched Terminator the other day Womens Eli Harold Jersey , but I worry about our world’s safety if our robot overlords take over without question, and guys like Metcalf make me wonder if they’ve already started. One of the biggest receivers at the Combine, Metcalf posted an insane 4.33 40-yard dash and awesome explosion drills before finding his kryptonite in the agility drills.N’Keal Harry, Arizona State There were a lot of questions about N’Keal Harry’s athleticism coming into the Combine, so walking away with an elite RAS should calm some of those concerns. I was curious to see his speed, but his elite explosion drills shouldn’t really be surprising since he hit over 40” on the vertical in training and on video, but notching a 4.53 at his size should keep some of the detractors from claiming he has speed issues. The WorstRiley Ridley, Georgia Like his brother, Riley Ridley came into the NFL without any athleticism concerns but leaves with them. Calvin Ridley had similar issues, but was a much higher touted prospect, so it will be interesting to see how Ridley’s draft stock is perceived from here on out. With so many strong slot guys in the draft, where do you rank one who doesn’t run as well?Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Texas A late-round sleeper for some, Lil’Jordan Humphrey had the high point of his day when he hit only average numbers in the explosion drills. Running a 4.75 40-yard dash likely puts a nail into his draftability coffin, which is unfortunate since he shows decent enough hands to take a peek on tape. Most likely, he’s looking at finding a camp as a priority free agent rather than hearing his name on Day 3 of the draft.Kelvin Harmon http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-taylor-decker-jersey , North Carolina StateKelvin Harmon came into the Combine with some saying he deserved to be in the conversation to be the top receiver in the draft. He didn’t leave the Combine that way, as he only managed to hit above average in a single drill, the least important one. The list of bigger receivers who found success despite a lack of athleticism is short, mostly just consisting of Deandre Hopkins, and Harmon isn’t on that level in terms of tape. Harmon did passably in drills and I didn’t hear anything negative about interviews, but if you’re not expected to be fast, be explosive or agile, not neither. You won’t make a living at receiver by just being big. Even Broadway Joe thinks the New York Jets might finally have their next franchise quarterback.Joe Namath met Sam Darnold on the field at MetLife Stadium before the team's third preseason game and it provided quite the snapshot.Past meets future — and, maybe, the present."I've seen Sam perform tonight," Namath said during the TV broadcast, "better than I've seen any rookies I can remember."That's high praise from the only man to quarterback the Jets to a Super Bowl victory.And that came 50 seasons ago.The stunning win over the Colts will be celebrated by the team and its fans this year. It's also a brutal reminder of how long it has been since the Jets were on top of the football world.Darnold, they hope, can someday end that drought."That's the goal for everyone," Darnold said a few weeks after being drafted No. 3 overall. "Anything short of that is a failure and we're aware of that. Everyone is aware of that. Whatever my role is, I'm going to star in that role to work us toward that Super Bowl."The former USC star had a solid summer and impressed the coaching staff with his ability to quickly digest the playbook along with his veteran-like presence and approach.Darnold was given every chance to win the competition that included Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater Womens Jarrad Davis Jersey , and he didn't disappoint. Bridgewater was traded to New Orleans on Wednesday."He's able to take the classroom knowledge and all the stuff he's studied in the classroom and take it right to the field and execute it," offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates said. "We're throwing a lot of football at him and he's been able to handle it."Darnold could become the 31st quarterback to start a game for the Jets since Namath's last appearance for the franchise in 1976. That's a lot of searching and a long time waiting.There's big-time hope that Darnold is the answer, and that has the Jets and their fans optimistic about this season — and the future."He did everything we've asked him to do," coach Todd Bowles said.Here are some other things to know as the Jets enter the regular season:WHOSE LINE IS IT?While all eyes have been on the quarterbacks, the offensive line will be a major focus — no matter who's calling the plays in the huddle.The Jets signed center Spencer Long, who's an upgrade over Wesley Johnson, but the rest of the line is back. And, it remains to be seen if that's a good thing.Inconsistency and injuries made for a shaky season, and depth this year could be an issue. Left tackle Kelvin Beachum dealt with an ankle injury most of the summer, and right guard Brian Winters was in and out of the lineup with soreness."They've got to work together," Bowles said of the line. "They have to be healthy, obviously, but I feel good about them when they are healthy."SEARCH CONTINUESOne of the priorities for the Jets during the offseason was to find a pass-rushing presence, particularly at outside linebacker.No one emerged during training camp, and that could be something general manager Mike Maccagnan tries to address as the season goes along.Leonard Williams is perhaps New York's best overall player, but even he had only two sacks last season — although he racked up 28 quarterback hits. He needs help Matthew Stafford Jersey White , though, and that means the likes of Jordan Jenkins, Josh Martin and Henry Anderson must provide consistent pressure.CATCHING ONAn under-the-radar strength might be the Jets' receiving group, which might lack what some consider a true No. 1 talent but has good playmaking potential.Robby Anderson had a breakout year in his second season, catching 63 catches for 941 yards and seven TDs while establishing himself as a deep threat. Jermaine Kearse led the Jets with 65 receptions after coming to New York from Seattle. Quincy Enunwa looked solid late in camp as he returned from a neck injury that sidelined him all last season. Terrelle Pryor, still working his way back from two ankle surgeries in the past year, showed flashes this summer of the player who was so promising in Cleveland in 2016.SOLID SECONDARYThe Jets' biggest offseason free-agent addition was cornerback Trumaine Johnson , who signed a five-year, $72.5 million deal. They're hoping he and Morris Claiborne combine to form one of the NFL's top cornerback combinations.Add in the safety tandem of Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye, both coming off solid rookie seasons, and New York's secondary could be a strength after struggling quite a bit the past few years."It's all (on) what we do with it," Claiborne said. "We have all the pieces. We just have to find a way to put it together and go get some wins."PLAYOFFS OR BUST?The Jets haven't been to the postseason since the 2010 season — back when Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez were all the buzz.Yeah, it's been a while.But despite the drought, owner Christopher Johnson hasn't set a playoff mandate for Bowles and Maccagnan. Johnson wants to see continued progression. The feeling is that the franchise is building toward next season, when the team has more than $100 million in cap space and could really make a playoff push.