The Jets have been spending the past few months trying to fit a three-year rebuilding mode into just one offseason.
Last season, they were one of the laughing-stocks of the NFL, but they made plenty of moves to improve their team.
They bolstered their offensive line in free agency and helped their defense in the draft.
So what is all the help going to bring them for next season?
Key Addition/Subtraction
Alan Faneca—From the Steelers
Jonathan Vilma—To the Saints
Key Games
Sept. 14, vs. Patriots: The Pats are going to be strong again, but this game will show just how far the Jets have come this offseason, seeing how well they battle in this game.
Oct. 19, vs. Raiders: This is going to be a battle between two of the most improved teams from last season. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top.
Today's Must Reads
Nov. 23, at Titans: These two teams are going to be close in talent and that should create a close, interesting game that might end up coming down to the very end.
Dec. 14, vs. Bills: This could be a game with two teams trying to get a Wild Card spot. Both of these teams have potential, and this is going to be a good, hard-fought game.
Season Outlook
This is a team that added some talent with Alan Faneca, Vernon Gholsten, Tony Richardson, Jesse Chatman, Kris Jenkins, Calvin Pace, Bubba Franks, Damien Woody, and Dustin Keller to help with their talent and depth at many positions.
They still seem like they need stability at quarterback, and I'm not sure that Chad Pennington is going to take them deep because he can't throw the ball over 30 yards.
Jerricho Cotchery and Laveranues Coles are a good receiving combo, and if they can get a QB to throw to them, they could pose big threats to opposing teams.
Thomas Jones is going to be helped by the addition of Jesse Chatman, and could prove that he just needs a good second back like he did in Chicago with Cedric Benson.
Their revamped defense is going to be better, despite the loss of Vilma. They added two linebackers and a defensive lineman to help create a better front seven.
My Prediction
It's hard to completely turn around a team in just one year, but the Jets certainly took a better shot at it than anybody.
I would put them at somewhere between 6-10 and 8-8.
I'm Joe W.
Joe also writes for TheDailyCub.com, a Chicago Cubs blog, and Hoops4Life.com, a basketball fan's site.
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about 1 month ago
Somewhere between 6 and 8 wins sounds about right, but it all depends on Chad Pennington. Since he is so unpredictable, this makes the Jets one of the most unpredictable teams in the NFL.
Jesse Chatman is not Cedric Benson. The Jets running game will go as Pennington goes. If he can pick apart defenses, the running game will benefit. If teams aren't afraid of Pennington's arm, then they will have no trouble shutting down Thomas Jones.
about 1 month ago
I have them a little lower, but good job, Joe.
about 1 month ago
To Michael and Andrew: I can't wait till they make you eat your words.
about 1 month ago
maybe 5-11. Nice article Joe
from about 1 month ago
way better than 5-11 they won 4 games LAST YEAR you think they only got one win better? Jones will do a lot better not because of Jesse Chatman but because of the best guard in the NFL, Alan Faneca, and Woody is a nice uprgade too. With a good QB we are serious contenders
about 1 month ago
Usually when a team improves their D-Line and O-Line as the Jets did this offseason they make huge improvements. Typically your less educated fans will look at the improvement and give the credit to the glory players, QB, RB and WR! Oh well thats Hollywood!
from about 1 month ago
I hope you aren't implying that I was doing that. I actually think that their line additions are the biggest ones they made, the rest are more of backups that have a slim chance to start like Chatman and Bubba Franks.
about 1 month ago
I honestly think the Jets have a good chance to make the playoffs. The QB spot can still hold them back, but the defense should be much improved, and it wasn't that bad last year.
about 1 month ago
Nice job. I'm thinking 6 wins, topping out at potentially 8 - 9 wins.
about 1 month ago
6-10 seems like a pretty accurate assumption for a team in the midst of an upswing. The Jets made a lot of smart offseason moves and as long as they keep it up they should be back in playoff contention by 09. Nice article
about 1 month ago
I HATE THE JETS!!!!!!
from about 1 month ago
Obviously, you are a Patriots fan.
about 1 month ago
i think 7-9 sounds about right.. and with that record they dont have a hope of making the playoffs. NE will dominate the AFC East.. and im picking Jacksonville and Pittsburg for the wild cards.
about 1 month ago
It is amazing that so many non JET fans read and comment on so many JETS articles. It just goes to show that other teams are actually nervous this year.
about 1 month ago
9-7 and if they get......Favre.....I might actually use my season tix.
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