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Added by Justin O'Connell on June 13, 2012.
Shonn Greene (23) is expected to play a large role in the NY Jets offense this season.
It is no secret the New York Jets offense will focus on the “ground and pound” philosophy, but, as always, their offense rides on the quarterback’s back. Unfortunately, there are a lot more questions than there are answers going into training camp for this offense, the biggest being the QB position.
The Jets tried to replenish some of their wide receiver needs in the draft, but I this that was about all they have done….oh yeah and they traded for the infamous Tim Tebow.
The battle for the Jets starting quarterback position is perhaps the most covered competition in NFL history. Mark Sanchez is most likely going to be the opening day starter and, apparently, has shown tremendous improvements in camp, but there will be more pressure than ever on the young QB (yes I said young…something many fans forget), especially with the organization bringing in Tebow. Sanchez will not have any room for error, or else the “Tebow experiment” will begin.
It is hard to tell what to expect from these two quarterbacks, but it will definitely be fun to watch. If only the two could be morphed together, then all the Jets problems would be solved. Having said all of this, it is the fourth year for Sanchez and he is expected play at a high level; the team has given him enough time to develop, so if he plays poorly, no one can question whether he had enough time. Everyone will know whether Sanchez was a good pick or bust after this season, but no one can say for sure what to expect this season from either QB.
Shonn Greene had his first thousand-yard season last year, but he still has not proven himself to be a consistent everyday back, mainly due to injury problems. If Greene can stay healthy and get the majority of carries, than he could get back to his 2009 playoff form. He has shown that he gets better as the game goes on and his carries increase; he is a bruiser and wants to be a workhorse.
Joe McKnight will finally get the chance to prove himself and get a significant number of carries. McKnight is going into his fourth year, and has had two career 100-plus yard rushing games. He has the speed, but needs to improve on his vision because it is awful. He has the old Reggie Bush symptoms where he just tries to break outside; that does not work in the NFL.
All and all, the team is relying on Greene to stay healthy and have a breakout year. He has come into camp lighter and quicker, which is something the new offensive coordinator wanted from him. The surprise player that I believe will help bring the run game back to life will be rookie, Terrance Ganaway, who is a faster Shonn Greene. The Jets should expect to have a high-tier running attack next season, with Greene and Ganaway leading the way.
With a young receiving core, led by someone who turned his back on the team, the Jets passing game, is up in the air. Santonio Holmes is far from a role model and does not appear to be willing to help his young teammates. Jeremy Kerley and rookie, Stephen Hill, will be the primary targets for Sanchez, which is a scary thought considering they have very little or no experience.
The one bright spot for the Jets is tight end, Dustin Keller, who is still in contract negotiations. Keller and Holmes will need to have huge seasons in order for this offense to continue to develop and improve.
The Jets offensive line once was thought to be the rock for this team; however, it certainly was not last season. With Damian Woody retiring, Wayne Hunter started at the right tackle position and seriously struggled and that is putting it mildly. Matt Slauson was another issue for the line and continues to finish in the top of the league in penalties. The rest of the line is a major positive for this offense, but having only 3/5′s of a line will not cut it in the NFL. The Jets can expect slim improvements from the line this year, but if they can run the ball and Sanchez does not hold the ball for so long the line will look a lot better.
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Dan
June 14, 2012 at 9:50 am
What are your reasons/sources for saying that, “Santonio Holmes is far from a role model and does not appear to be willing to help his young teammates”?
Because most of what I’ve read has said the opposite… That while he may be uncomplying with the media, he has been a great teammate and helping out the young receivers a lot. Here’s an article talking about that http://www.jetsinsider.com/blogs/christopher_nimbley/?p=2160
Rocky
June 14, 2012 at 10:30 am
It’s McKnight’s third year, Holmes has been helping coach the young WRs for most of OTA’s and there is no QB competition. Its a well written article but I just thought I should point those out..
georgeJETSon
June 14, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Also, morhping the 2qbs wouldn’t make a complete qb since they have essentially the same strengths and weaknesses. Inaccurate, cant read defenses but good under pressure and win
Yemi
June 14, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Its people like you that write trash like this.. Judgmental, lack of actual journalism. IF you actually attended training camp and spoke to players/coaches, and “True” fans, you would know the real Holmes. Instead you choose to comment, judge him on what you read on the internet,not knowing the true person. Sad, pathetic, use of a blog page.
Justin
June 14, 2012 at 6:57 pm
HEllO all, sorry i couldn’t respond sooner i was at work all day. But i do appreciate everyones input… even you Yemi.
Rocky thanks for the correction idk how 4 got in there, but i can promise that won’t happen again.
Anyway I can defend my argument on Holmes and the QBs. First being i’m sorry what Holmes has shown throughout his career, character wise, cannot be forgotten. Turning your back on the team and all the off the field issues (that led to him being traded for next to nothing) do not validate him as a role model.
As for on the field, I actually have see him a few times in practice and also during games. From what I saw he was one of the last ones on the field and didn’t seem to be helping any of the receivers most of the time. To his defense I did witness one or two times where he encouraged his young teammates. Holmes missed voluntary workouts(but it was for a good cause so I will not get on him for that), but when OTAs started he got “hurt” and then just did his own thing and goofed around (again from what I witnessed). Holmes has a laundry list of problems and issues that leave me to say what I did and if you would like I will go and post everything I can on it. Also let’s not forget how he refused to go to Sanchez’s meeting last season (when lord knows they all need help), not only did he hurt himself, but he hurt his team who really needed him. Yemi if you think you know him close enough and can prove to me besides the one article up top (where two of his friends, Turner and Kerely gave quotes) please I would love to debate with you guys that’s what being a fan and sports lover is all about.
Justin
June 14, 2012 at 7:12 pm
The issue was the QB thing where George states they have the same attributes. Tebows not even anywhere near as close to Sanchez and alot of the time when Sanchez is inaccurate, it APPEARS to be because he is nervious. Tebow doesn’t get nervous, he just can’t throw the ball. Tebow has gotten worse as a ball from his first year to his second year and then to the postseason. Sanchez has progressed each year, but isn’t that great in the Redzone, where as Tebow is much better. This is my opninion, but if Sanchez had Tebows game mentality he would be a top tier QB. You are correct that they both can’t read defenses that well, but Sanchez is still far better than Tebow is at that. Tebow is also a better pass outside the pocket than Sanchez and makes plays happen when there is nothing there or a play breaks down. This is something Sanchez doesn’t do well; Sanchez is a better pass in the pocket however. Also turnovers…. Tebow doesn’t kill his team with turnovers he protects the ball and doesn’t throw that many Ints, only 9 in his short career. Sanchez is a turnover machine, I’m not 100% sure but I think he leads the league in TO over the past three seasons. If not I promise you he is in the top three or five. From what I’ve seen Tebow has a stronger arm than Sanchez too. So that’s why I said what I did and if anyone would like to talk about any of the Jets QBs don’t hesitate to Tweet me (@j0c1990) post here or send me an email (j0c1990@yahoo.com). Please keep the comments coming so we can discuss more about the Jets, this is what I live for.