WR Decker surprised Jets drafted QB Hackenberg

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NEW YORK — Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, who has lobbied throughout the offseason for Ryan Fitzpatrick’s return, admitted Tuesday night he was caught off guard by the team’s decision to draft quarterback Christian Hackenberg in the second round.

“I was a little surprised, to be honest with you,” Decker said at a charity event in Manhattan, where he was honored by the United Way of New York City. “But Mike [Maccagnan, the general manager] and his scouts do their research and homework for a reason and they saw something special with him. I guess they wanted him earlier than later.”

Jets wide receiver Eric Decker has got the back of free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who Decker says is the right man for the team right now. Al Bello/Getty Images

The Hackenberg selection added another layer to the Jets’ quarterback drama, which has been focused on the unsigned Fitzpatrick. Several teammates have come out publicly in support of Fitzpatrick, who is locked in a contract impasse with the …

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