by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/23/13) The New York Post reports that Jets running back Chris Ivory is "sitting even prettier" in the fight to be the No. 1 running back now that newly acquired Mike Goodson’s future with the team is up in the air after his arrest last week on drugs and weapons charges. Ivory’s only competition for snaps with Goodson out are Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight. Ivory considers himself reborn as a Jet, telling a New Orleans newspaper shortly after the trade that he was “going to put up some crazy numbers in New York.” Coach Rex Ryan said the best for Ivory is yet to come. “Ivory’s not going to shine until you put the pads on,” Ryan said. “He’s a physical-style back. We’re really not going to see what he’s all about until we start putting the ball under his arm and letting him run.”
Ivory: Jets offense 'completely different'
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/16/13)Chris Ivory is thrilled to have a chance to start for the Jets this season after being buried on the Saints' depth chart, but it's not without some challenges. Ivory is working in Marty Mornhinweg's version of the West Coast offense, a change from what he's been used to. "It's a little different," Ivory said. "I was so used to being in one system and now it's a completely different system." Ivory also challenged those critics who say he can't catch, adding that he hasn't been given the opportunity to do so.
Ivory a good fit for Jets
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/15/13) The New York Daily News reports that Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said about the Jets running backs that "we are looking for men that can make people miss and men that can get the extra yard." The Jets plan to have an open competition at running back between Chris Ivory, Mike Goodson and Bilal Powell, with Ivory the expected starter.
La Canfora: Ivory a breakout candidate
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/13/13) CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora believes Jets rusher Chris Ivory has the chance to break out with his new club. La Canfora cites his low mileage (only 119 carries over the last two seasons), high rushing average (over 5.0 yards in his career) and opportunity behind an improved offensive line as reasons for him to put up some serious numbers.
Ivory hopes for 'crazy numbers'
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/6/13) The New York Post reports that Jets running back Chris Ivory is excited for his chance to finally be a featured option after spending the early part of his career as a backup in New Orleans. Shortly after the Jets traded for Ivory, he expressed his desire to break out of the being “buried in a crowded backfield" he had to deal with in New Orleans, calling the move to the Jets “an opportunity for me to really get the carries that I deserve.” Ivory is expected to share playing time with Mike Goodson, Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight, but Ivory should be the starter. “I just feel like it’s my time," Ivory said. “I can do some great things and put up some crazy numbers in New York.”
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Chris Ivory has been freed from the Saints' depth chart, landing with the Jets in a draft weekend trade. He's expected to handle a large amount of carries as the team's primary ball carrier and goal-line force. Ivory has a 5.1 rushing average and scored two touchdowns over 40 carries last year, both coming on long, powerful runs. Ivory could be in line for 15 touches of week with the Jets and will grind behind one of the better run-blocking lines in football. There's some appeal for Ivory as a No. 3 running back, making him a good mid-round option in seasonal leagues. (Updated 5/15/13)
