FLORHAM PARK -- The expectations aren't high for the Jets' receiving corp this year. After releasing Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker in the offseason, and losing Quincy Enunwa to a season-ending neck injury this week, most analysts have labeled them the worst group in the league.

It's understandable, too. On paper, things don't look pretty.

But Charone Peake doesn't care about paper. In fact, he believes the wideouts will be just fine this year.

"There definitely is a 1,000-yard receiver [on the roster]," Peake said. "Could be more than one. There's a lot of good receivers in that room."

The top of the Jets' depth chart is unofficially set. Robby Anderson and Peake are the starters outside, and Jalin Marshall -- although he's suspended the first four weeks of the season -- is the man in the slot. Behind them, there are camp stars Myles White and Chris Harper, along with rookies ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen.

Through 10 practices, the unit hasn't been great. There have been more than a handful of miscommunications, poor routes, and an abundance of drops. Several players have flashed -- Robby Anderson on Tuesday, and Chris Harper at various points -- but nothing consistent. Peake is in the latter category, but his play has improved recently.

After dropping an uncanny amount of passes in early August, last year's seventh-round pick seems to have settled down. On Wednesday, Peake caught an impressive touchdown on a fade route in which he beat cornerback Dexter McDougle in 1-on-1 drills.

"I've been happy with it," Peake said. "I've been trying to take advantage of everything given to me ... The biggest change is I feel like I'm a little bit more smarter this year. I'm understanding coverages. Understanding a lot more that's going on, rather than just what I have on a play. I understand the whole concept."

Still, that doesn't change that outside criticism. Which is fine with Peake.

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"We don't pay any attention to it," Peake said. "We just come out here every day, grinding, working ... We don't pay attention to it. We just come out here every day and work."

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