2007 Record: 4-12
Major Personnel Losses: Anthony Clement (OT), Erik Coleman (S), Andre Dyson (CB), Victor Hobson (LB), Justin McCareins (WR), Hank Poteat (CB), Sean Ryan (TE), Wade Smith (C), Marques Tuiasosopo (QB)
Free Agent Signings: Jesse Chatman (RB), Alan Faneca (G), Bubba Franks (TE), Calvin Pace (LB), Tony Richardson (RB), Damien Woody (G), Kris Jenkins (DT), Artrell Hawkins (S), Musa Smith (RB), Andre Woolfolk (CB), Cameron Worrell (S).
Draft Picks:
Round One: Vernon Gholston (DE)
Round One: Dustin Keller (TE)
Round Four: Dwight Lowery (CB)
Round Five: Erik Ainge (QB)
Round Six: Marcus Henry (WR)
Round Seven: Nate Garner (OT)
Schedule: (Prediction)
Week 1: @ Miami (W)
Week 2: New England (L)
Week 3: @ San Diego (L)
Week 4: Arizona (W)
Week 5: BYE WEEK
Week 6: Cincinnati (L)
Week 7: @ Oakland (L)
Week 8: Kansas City (W)
Week 9: @ Buffalo (L)
Week 10: St. Louis (W)
Week 11: @ New England (L)
Week 12: @ Tennessee (L)
Week 13: Denver (W)
Week 14: @ San Francisco (L)
Week 15: Buffalo (W)
Week 16: @ Seattle (L)
Week 17: Miami (W)
Offense
It's hard to criticize the Jets this offseason. They may be guilty of overpaying for some of their newly acquired players, but at least they went out and took steps to improve their team.
Be that as it may, the Jets have a myriad of problems to address after their 2007 season. Their biggest concern is the one they have yet to address. Their quarterback situation is still murky, with both Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens competing for the starting role.
Whichever wins the QB battle should have far better protection than last year, when the Jets gave up 53 sacks. The Jets have upgraded their offensive line with guards Alan Faneca and Damien Woody, and should have far better pass protection than in 2007.
The Jets' passing game was mediocre in 2007, only generating 3,330 yards on 512 attempts. Chad Pennington's 68 percent completion percentage was the bright spot; however, his 9/10 interception-touchdown ratio was disappointing.
The rushing game showed some signs of life, with Thomas Jones rushing for 1,119 yards; however, he took 310 attempts to do so. With a far stronger offensive line this year, he should be able to achieve more yards per carry.
The receiving corps returns much the same as last year, and both Jerricho Cotchery and Laveranues Coles should look to improve on their 2007 numbers. With an inexperienced QB, it will be important that Chris Baker gets his contract sorted out, so that the Jets have a viable TE. Bubba Franks should also help in this regard. Look for lots of two tight-end formations.
Defense
The defense also received a boost this offseason. Calvin Pace and Kris Jenkins were brought in during free agency, and Vernon Gholston was selected in the first round of the draft.
4 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment
Reggie Garcia about 1 year ago
Dwight Lowery will be a good CB in this league. I saw many of his games myself and he is very good at pursuit, except against Hawaii, but he is good for a fourth rounder. I love Gholston on the Jets, he will make an immediate impact there, possibly DROY. Great article!
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Jake Perper about 1 year ago
i miss Thomas Jones the bears should have never of traded him and he must be on steroids or something cause he is ripped!
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Mackenzie Kraemer about 1 year ago
I remember that picture from last year. Good article, check out my top 5 reasons why the Jets D will be in the top 5 in the NFL. I think the defense will be very good, and a ball-control offense could compliment it well.
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Morris Felders about 1 year ago
Tennessee gave up on Andre too soon because they thought they had found a prodigy in Hill (oops, not so)... Andre was developing and they sliced him by reducing his role to the point of almost inactive. He will submerge and ascend in the Jets defensive backfield and Titans fans will look and say Why??? Apologies not accepted Titans, just take the whipping coming your way when the Titans and Jets play this season... Vince, get ready to get picked over and over.... prediction vs Titans..Woolfolk, 2 ints, 5 pds 7 tackles.... Read it and weep....
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