New York Jets Player Analysis

I hate the Jets. That said...

Kellen Clemens and Mark Sanchez:
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what sort of value he holds at the time of writing this. About a month ago, I assumed he'd be starting and let Sanchez hold the clipboard and learn for half the season or so. Now, I'm not so sure. I don't think Clemens projects much value in any format of fantasy league, and Sanchez is probably a dynasty league only type pickup or a QB3 in a deep league. You can do much, much better at QB.


Jerricho Cotchery:
He's the prime target for the Jets with Coles outta sight, but that's not necessarily an amazing thing given the QB situation. I have Cotchery slotted in as a decent WR2, right around Gonzalez, Mason if he un-retires, Holmes, etc. He'll likely have the targets, but the numbers may not necessarily translate if a WR2 doesn't step it up in the Big Apple.


Chansi Stuckey and David Clowney:
Watch these two in camps and preseason. Right now I have Clowney slightly ahead of Stuckey, but I'd take whoever looks better in the aforementioned, given that they're neck and neck for WR2 duties at this time. I assume Clowney will take the split-end role and Stuckey will take the slot role, so Clowney may project better in standard leagues, while Stuckey may be worth the gamble in PPR leagues. Either way, these guys are late round fliers only.


Thomas Jones:
Boy, his situation is an enigma. I've heard reports he may be leaving. I've heard reports he's being benched. Whatever the case, you can be almost certain he won't come close to last year's numbers, so don't take him anywhere near RB1 range. Mid-level RB2 at best, and that may likely change in the coming weeks.


Leon Washington:
An explosive guy who won't be able to handle the load by himself should Jones be benched/traded. He's solid as an RB3/flex for PPR leagues or leagues with return bonuses...kind of like a Norwood/Harrison type fellow.


Shonn Greene:
NYJ's apparent RB of the future. Greene won't do you any favors in PPR, but might take over the goal-line duties this year, and could get the majority of the carries by 2010. A good dynasty investment and a good late round redraft pick who should be bumped down a peg in PPR leagues.


Dustin Keller:
The passing game's #2 target, he shouldn't fall off too much despite losing old man Favre. With Coles gone, someone has to get the extra targets, and he'll see his share. Very usable as a TE1, and if he's your TE2, I hope you're in an 8 team league. Good investment in dynasty leagues as well.


The New York Jets D should be very solid this season. Good additions like Scott, assumed development in Gholston (who needs to step it up with Pace suspended for 4 games), and a defensive-minded coach in Rex Ryan. I've got them as around the 7th best D.

Potential sleepers:
I mentioned the 2 WR candidates up there, and I suppose Brad Smith could be thrown in this category as well should one of the other 2 see an injury. Not much to write hom about in this department though.