NFL Preview: New York Jets

New York Jets 


Key Additions: 
DT Muhammad Wilkerson (draft)
WR Derrick Mason (FA)
WR Plaxico Burress (FA)
LB Aaron Maybin (FA)
CB Donald Strickland (FA)


Key Departures:
WR Jerricho Cotchery 
WR Braylon Edwards
DE Shaun Ellis 
DE Vernon Gholston 
QB/WR Brad Smith
LB/DE Jason Taylor 
T Damien Woody 


Report:
Another offseason, Another Rex Ryan guarantee. Ryan is guaranteeing again that the New York Jets are going to win the Super Bowl. The burden is on the shoulders on QB Mark Sanchez. This is the year that many are expecting Sanchez to come out of his shell and become a more reliable quarterback. The running game is headlines by RB's Shonn Greene and LaDanian Tomlinson. Greene is looking to improve from a disappointing season, whereas Tomlinson is hoping to have another season like last year. Wide receiver is going to look much different for the Jets. New York grabbed Plaxico Burress and Derrick Mason in free agency to help Sanchez. They will join WR Santonio Holmes and TE Dustin Keller as New York's primary options. The offensive line should be sturdy despite the loss of T Damien Woody. T D'Brickashaw Ferguson and C Nick Mangold are Pro Bowl performers.


Defense is the Ryan specialty. He makes his defense as tough and fundamentally sound as any defense in the league. The defensive line is a little flat after the losses of Jason Taylor and Shaun Ellis. The line still should be good with rookie Muhammad Wilkerson starting with DT Sione Pouha and DE Mike DeVito. Linebacker looks very strong. David Harris, Bart Scott, and Calvin Pace all return as starters along with newcomer Bryan Thomas. The secondary is a big strength for the Jets. New York may have lost out of the signing of Asomugha, but they signed CB Antonio Cromartie to pair up with Darelle Revis. S Jim Leonhard is back from injury and will start. At the other safety position Brodney Pool and Eric Smith are in a battle. 


K Nick Folk is a good kicker, especially is the tough weather stadium in New York. P T.J. Conley will be preparing for his first season as a full time punter. KR Jeremy Kerley will have to replace Brad Smith, who was a great returner. 


Review:
The Jets have proven that they are legitimate contender for the Super Bowl for years to come. But, the must get over the hump of the AFC Championship game. If Mark Sanchez can be a more consistent and prolific passer they may make it all the way to Indy.


Division Finish: TBA