Training Camp Battles / Depth Chart
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:56 pm
QB: Kellen Clemens vs. Chad Pennington
-- Kellen is going to need to turn heads because we all know Chad is tough as nails and is a huge competitor. He has all the intangibles, just the lack of arm strength keeps him from becoming a top flight QB. Kellen has all the physical skills, size and arm strength but lacks footwork, decision making and most importantly experience. The Jets badly want Kellen to win but I think Chad will win this battle.
HB: Thomas Jones/Leon Washington/Jesse Chatman
-- TJ will get his 300 carries. Leon will get his touches and Chatman will get his catches out of the backfield. I love the depth of this position. We dont have a top flight back but TJ is probably a top 15 back in the league and behind our new offensive line, this depth will be the key to our offense!
FB: Tony Richardson
-- Under the radar acquisition this year. He'll likely get a good amount of playing time protecting the QB since the Baker situation is unclear. He's a pro bowl veteran who gets the job done!
TE: Dustin Keller/Bubba Franks/Jason Pociask
-- Baker situation is pretty much controlled by the jets because he is on the PUP and his contract isn't guaranteed. He'll likely be traded. Bubba Franks is going to have to play a bigger role then expected because Keller isn't an every down TE yet because of his lack of blocking skill. Keller is going to be huge for us because he can stretch the field and create so many mismatches. WR speed in a nice bulky TE body. Can't wait to see this guy play.
WR: Coles/Cotchery -- Slot: Stuckey vs. Smith
-- Coles and Cotch are obviously are 1-2 punch. Both terrific possession recievers but neither burners. Cotchery is becoming better and better every year and is just a solid solid player who specializes in the YAC department.Stuckey is a burner we need but can he stay healthy? Smith was average last year and made a ton of mistakes. I think Stuckey is going to win the battle and become our 3rd wide reciever while smith is the special teams extraordinare.
OLine: Brick/Faneca/Mangold/Moore/Woody
-- Talk about upgrades. Faneca was the biggest FA addition any team had this year. He'll make the entire offensive line better and he's NASTY. Pete Kendall was nasty but Faneca is NASTY plus has 5 times more talent level. Brick is in tremendous shape according to jetsblog and Mangold as we know is a top flight center. Moore is solid and woody is a big upgrade over Clement. We lack depth here though... Guys like Bender and Montgomery have to be ready.
Defense I'll post later. Cant wait... TC starts tomrorow. Last year at hofstra.
-- Kellen is going to need to turn heads because we all know Chad is tough as nails and is a huge competitor. He has all the intangibles, just the lack of arm strength keeps him from becoming a top flight QB. Kellen has all the physical skills, size and arm strength but lacks footwork, decision making and most importantly experience. The Jets badly want Kellen to win but I think Chad will win this battle.
HB: Thomas Jones/Leon Washington/Jesse Chatman
-- TJ will get his 300 carries. Leon will get his touches and Chatman will get his catches out of the backfield. I love the depth of this position. We dont have a top flight back but TJ is probably a top 15 back in the league and behind our new offensive line, this depth will be the key to our offense!
FB: Tony Richardson
-- Under the radar acquisition this year. He'll likely get a good amount of playing time protecting the QB since the Baker situation is unclear. He's a pro bowl veteran who gets the job done!
TE: Dustin Keller/Bubba Franks/Jason Pociask
-- Baker situation is pretty much controlled by the jets because he is on the PUP and his contract isn't guaranteed. He'll likely be traded. Bubba Franks is going to have to play a bigger role then expected because Keller isn't an every down TE yet because of his lack of blocking skill. Keller is going to be huge for us because he can stretch the field and create so many mismatches. WR speed in a nice bulky TE body. Can't wait to see this guy play.
WR: Coles/Cotchery -- Slot: Stuckey vs. Smith
-- Coles and Cotch are obviously are 1-2 punch. Both terrific possession recievers but neither burners. Cotchery is becoming better and better every year and is just a solid solid player who specializes in the YAC department.Stuckey is a burner we need but can he stay healthy? Smith was average last year and made a ton of mistakes. I think Stuckey is going to win the battle and become our 3rd wide reciever while smith is the special teams extraordinare.
OLine: Brick/Faneca/Mangold/Moore/Woody
-- Talk about upgrades. Faneca was the biggest FA addition any team had this year. He'll make the entire offensive line better and he's NASTY. Pete Kendall was nasty but Faneca is NASTY plus has 5 times more talent level. Brick is in tremendous shape according to jetsblog and Mangold as we know is a top flight center. Moore is solid and woody is a big upgrade over Clement. We lack depth here though... Guys like Bender and Montgomery have to be ready.
Defense I'll post later. Cant wait... TC starts tomrorow. Last year at hofstra.