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NFL Analyst Believes Juju Smith-Schuster is the ‘Perfect Fit’ for the New York Jets

Published 02/26/2021, 2:12 PM EST

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The future of Juju Smith-Schuster is still up for debate. Despite the Steelers star coming out and stating his desire to remain with the franchise, people believe he could be on his way out.

Smith-Schuster had a decent season with the Steelers and was a highlight during their 11-0 start to the regular season. But one analyst believes he would be a better fit out East.

NFL analyst Peter Schrager spoke recently on Good Morning Football. He believes that Juju Smith-Schuster would be a great pick for the New York Jets.

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He noted that Juju is still very young and would add excellent skill to the Jets. Furthermore, despite the Steelers’ disappointing outing, Smith-Schuster recorded an excellent performance.

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“I think Juju Smith-Schuster is the perfect fit for the New York Jets…This guy is just 24 years old, he is just scratching the surface.

“You might think last year was a  lost season in Pittsburgh, and Juju didn’t fulfill expectations. He had 97 catches last year, double-digit touchdowns a couple of years ago.” 

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Schrager added that Juju Smith-Schuster, despite his young age, is a consistent performer. He also noted that Juju has a lot of experience for a player of his age, and that experience could help the New York Jets locker room. Putting him next to players in the New York Jets could be a recipe for success.

“Juju Smith-Schuster is a reliable receiver, and he already has NFL experience where he can bring it to a young locker room. He’s still just 24 years old. 24! ” 

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He further added that while Schuster is not a superstar, he could be a significant improvement for the Jets. Smith-Schuster can help the team improve after their dismal season last year. Schrager believes that Schuster would be a significant upgrade over their current wide-receiver options.

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“And suddenly you add some talent, maybe a running back or a tight end. Juju may not be a slam-dunk, number one wide receiver but he’s certainly has a lot to give and be an upgrade to one of the worst, least effective Wide Receivers of the past few years in the NFL.

“At 24 years, I still believe Juju Smith-Schuster has his best football ahead of him.”

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Would Juju Smith-Schuster make a good pick for the New York Jets? He would certainly give the team a new dimension. But the move itself doesn’t look likely. Smith-Schuster is likely to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers, at least for the next season.

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Aaditya Krishnamurthy is an NBA & NFL journalist for EssentiallySports, before which he worked at BusinessWorld magazine. He has been a fan of Basketball for over 10 years now, since Shaquille O’Neal was a Phoenix Suns player. During his time at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, he started a sports magazine for the college called the Overtime Tribune and hosted the Overtime Tribune Podcast until he graduated.
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