Matt Forte

Matt Forte could work as Jets' slot receiver in part

New York Jets running back Matt Forte could see some time out of the slot as a pass catcher, ESPN reporter Rich Cimini believes.

What It Means:

Cimini referenced C.J. Spiller, who has a similar pass-catching skill set to Forte, catching 115 passes between 2011 and 2013 under Gailey in Buffalo. Gailey uses a ton of four-wide sets, which could lead to Forte and Eric Decker inside and Brandon Marshall and Devin Smith out wide. It'd also be a way to get both Forte and Khiry Robinson on the field. Forte has big PPR potential in 2016.

Among backs with at least 100 carries, Forte ranked 14th in Rushing Net Expected Points (NEP) per attempt. Among backs with at least 40 targets, Forte checked in ninth in Reception NEP per target.