It's about that time, Jets fans! The offseason months come to a close as training camp officially begins! Is the excitement here for you yet? Personally, it feels surreal. I haven't been this excited for the start of a Jets' season since—last summer!
All of the questions from the last couple of months will be soon be answered.
Are my previous articles optimistic rants from a Jets' homer? Or is Angel Navedo some kind of football genius with psychic ability? Are the Jets really prepared to dominate the NFL?
I'd like to be serious for a moment and take a realistic look at our New York Jets, and offer some insight as to what fans can actually expect out of our favorite team in 2007.
Quarterback
I refuse to offer any more words in the quarterback debate. I have declared my stance and have given my reasons. At the end of the day, I will support the man Mangini names when camp closes, and I will do so vigorously and admirably!
Offensive Line
The offensive line needs to be more than solid this season. I want to see D'Brickashaw Ferguson play like the fourth-overall pick that he is. Fans have seen some good play out of him, but it has been more satisfactory than anything. I want him to be the brick wall that he's supposed to be.
With Alan Faneca in the mix, it should be a lot easier, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. I want to see a self-sufficient left tackle in Ferguson that is great on his own accord, and not just because of the man lined up next to him.
Moreover, the right side of the line needs to prove to be more than adequate. I do not want to see an unbalanced effort with exceptional play on the left side, and porous play on the right. Damien Woody and Brandon Moore need to prove they are worth what the front office invested in them. I believe they can be, but for everything to work, they need to come together immediately.
Wide Receivers
The wide-receiver position requires some attention. Laveranues Coles and Jerricho Cotchery are excellent options for our quarterbacks. However, they are practically identical with their receiving styles. Both receivers excel at short, timing routes.
On the flip side, I do believe their styles of play are contingent upon the quarterback throwing the ball and the type of play being called. Coles is known to have the speed to get up field quickly. If his talents can be utilized accordingly, that will allow Cotchery to be clear for possession routes, where he can rack up the yards after the catch. The passing game will easily become more multifaceted then it's ever been.
Aside from that, the Jets have a very interesting battle brewing for the No. 3 receiver slot. Will the position belong to Brad Smith, who is just about due to step into his own after excelling as a quarterback at the collegiate level? Or will Chansi Stuckey emerge as the sure-handed receiver he had shown flashes of being prior to last season's injury?
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Bruce Dickenson 11 months ago
Angel, another genius article.
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Angel Navedo 11 months ago
Thank you, sir! Always glad to make Jets' fans happy.
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