9-7 in 2009
It is difficult to find a better team on paper than the New York Jets. They upgraded an already stellar defense. The offensive line is very, very good. Shonn Green showed the talent that he possesses. Mark Sanchez is coming into his second season and proved he can manage a game. Finally, the Jets got better at WR, stealing Santonio Holmes from the Steelers. They will be a very difficult team to beat this season.
The Jets rely on a ground and pound philosophy and with the two RBs they have, it works very well for them. Shonn Green carried the bulk of the load in the playoffs and did not disappoint one bit. Adding to the mix, the Jets brought in LaDainian Tomlinson after the Chargers cast him off last season. The 1-2 punch of Green and Tomlinson should cause fits for opposing defenses this season. On top of that the addition of Santonio Holmes will add some punch to the air attack, opposite Braylon Edwards. In his second season Mark Sanchez will need to take another step forward. Go from a game manager, to a play maker with the weapons that he has. He does not have to be a superstar but much progress and make some better throws. With all the weapons the offense has the O-Line seems to get overlooked. It is one of the best in the game and the number one reason why the Jets can run the ball so well. It is a physical group and they will maul people game in a game out. The Jets offense should be very solid this season, and that is not even the best part of the team.
The New York Jets have assembled one of, if not the most, feared defenses in the league. They will not only be difficult to run on with a way above average front 7, but might be near impossible to throw on. They have the top corner in the league, Darrel Revis, they added Antonio Cromartie, and drafted Kyle Wilson. Jim Leonard is a capable safety giving the Jets the best secondary in the league. Adding Jason Taylor should certainly help the pass rush and I look for him to play some outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense. Playing against this defense will be a nightmare for teams in 2010 and they should dominate from week to week.
Overall the Jets have assembled one of the best teams I have ever seen. But right now that is all on paper. What it ultimately comes down to is how they produce on the field. Rex Ryan will put his players in the right spots and he will let them know if they do not perform up to his standards. The New York Jets looked primed for a deep postseason run and I think they finish atop the AFC East in 2010.
-Prediction: 11-12 wins in 2010 - 1st place in AFC East
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