Postet af Bundgaard - 23 juli 2009 08:32
Today we bring in yet another guest to help us answer some of the many questions that surround the 2009 Jets.
This time we are more than happy to introduce the reigning champion of the Newyorkjets.dk Prediction Challenge:
Joe Caporoso of TurnOnTheJets.com.
We recently stumbled upon Joes exellent article about the Jets WRs and decided to send him a series of WR questions:
The Jets enter the 2009 season with Jerricho Cotchery as the number one receiver. Now you could argue that he was number one last year, but back then he had Laveranues Coles to take some of the pressure off of him. Do you think Cotchery is capable of being a productive number one this year?
It depends on how you define productive, he won't produce like the top flight number one receivers in the game and won't have pro-bowl caliber numbers but he will be a consistent, tough player week in and week out. Cotchery should be in the 80-85 catch, 1100-1200 yard range, similar to how he was in 2007 except hopefully he will score more touchdowns. The Jets need #89 to find the end-zone and create a few big plays with his exceptional run after the catch ability to help out their young quarterbacks.
A lot of people have Chansi Stuckey pencilled in as the starter opposite Cotchery, but is he really suited for this role or would his skill set be better utilized in the slot?
Stuckey's skill set is a much better fit for the slot than as the split end opposite Cotchery. However, as of right now he is the Jets second best overall receiver, which means he deserves the spot and the second most reps. Expect the Jets to get creative to find ways to flip him and Cotchery around in different formations to play better to Stuckey's skill set and Cotchery's versatility to play both outside and in the slot.
There is no doubt that Brad Smith has the physical tools to become a good WR but he is still learning the position. Do you think he will ever develop into a valuable player for the Jets or is he a lost cause?
I don't want to say he is a lost cause because I think he has value as a gadget player/red-zone target/and special teams player but don't expect him to go out and have 50 catches this season. Smith has the size and versatility to be a valuable role player on the Jets offense. They can use him in the wildcat, use him on reverses, throw the fade ball to him but I don't think he will ever develop into a full time starter.
Wallace Wright reportedly looked good in mini camp and OTAs. Do you think he'll emerge as a receiver or is he strickly a special teamer?
Wright is a guy to keep an eye on. He had a chance to play a little receiver in 2007 and did pretty good with it. He is obviously athletically gifted because of how he excels on special teams and apparently lit it up during OTAs, catching Rex Ryan's attention. If there is a season where Wright can battle for some WR reps, this is it.
David Clowney looked really interesting last preseason. How do you think Shottenheimer plans to use him this year?
Hopefully Schottenheimer will use him as the Jets primary deep threat but also allow him to run some other routes so teams don't know the long ball is coming whenever he is in the game. Defenses will respect Clowney's speed, which will open up the deep curl and comeback for him, making him a potentially valuable weapon for the Jets offense.
A huge thank you to Joe Caporoso for answering our questions. Now get your butts over to TurnOnTheJets.com and check it out!
This time we are more than happy to introduce the reigning champion of the Newyorkjets.dk Prediction Challenge:
Joe Caporoso of TurnOnTheJets.com.
We recently stumbled upon Joes exellent article about the Jets WRs and decided to send him a series of WR questions:
The Jets enter the 2009 season with Jerricho Cotchery as the number one receiver. Now you could argue that he was number one last year, but back then he had Laveranues Coles to take some of the pressure off of him. Do you think Cotchery is capable of being a productive number one this year?
It depends on how you define productive, he won't produce like the top flight number one receivers in the game and won't have pro-bowl caliber numbers but he will be a consistent, tough player week in and week out. Cotchery should be in the 80-85 catch, 1100-1200 yard range, similar to how he was in 2007 except hopefully he will score more touchdowns. The Jets need #89 to find the end-zone and create a few big plays with his exceptional run after the catch ability to help out their young quarterbacks.
A lot of people have Chansi Stuckey pencilled in as the starter opposite Cotchery, but is he really suited for this role or would his skill set be better utilized in the slot?
Stuckey's skill set is a much better fit for the slot than as the split end opposite Cotchery. However, as of right now he is the Jets second best overall receiver, which means he deserves the spot and the second most reps. Expect the Jets to get creative to find ways to flip him and Cotchery around in different formations to play better to Stuckey's skill set and Cotchery's versatility to play both outside and in the slot.
There is no doubt that Brad Smith has the physical tools to become a good WR but he is still learning the position. Do you think he will ever develop into a valuable player for the Jets or is he a lost cause?
I don't want to say he is a lost cause because I think he has value as a gadget player/red-zone target/and special teams player but don't expect him to go out and have 50 catches this season. Smith has the size and versatility to be a valuable role player on the Jets offense. They can use him in the wildcat, use him on reverses, throw the fade ball to him but I don't think he will ever develop into a full time starter.
Wallace Wright reportedly looked good in mini camp and OTAs. Do you think he'll emerge as a receiver or is he strickly a special teamer?
Wright is a guy to keep an eye on. He had a chance to play a little receiver in 2007 and did pretty good with it. He is obviously athletically gifted because of how he excels on special teams and apparently lit it up during OTAs, catching Rex Ryan's attention. If there is a season where Wright can battle for some WR reps, this is it.
David Clowney looked really interesting last preseason. How do you think Shottenheimer plans to use him this year?
Hopefully Schottenheimer will use him as the Jets primary deep threat but also allow him to run some other routes so teams don't know the long ball is coming whenever he is in the game. Defenses will respect Clowney's speed, which will open up the deep curl and comeback for him, making him a potentially valuable weapon for the Jets offense.
A huge thank you to Joe Caporoso for answering our questions. Now get your butts over to TurnOnTheJets.com and check it out!
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