Jets Training Camp

The Jets have been in training camp for almost two weeks now and there are battles
going on at multiple positions, players fighting to make the roster. Some
notable players who have been absent from team workouts are Santonio
Holmes who continues to rehab from his lisfranc injury he sustained last
year. A source close to Holmes suggests he will be out for the first four
weeks of the regular season, which doesn’t bode well for the Jets since they
are still without any premier weapons on offense. It doesn’t help that Chris
Ivory has barely participated in team drills and is doubtful for tomorrow’s
preseason game at Detroit because of a hamstring injury that has kept him
out of practice for almost a week now. Also, Mike Goodson still hasn’t
returned to the team because of his legal issues from when he was arrested a
couple months ago. So at the Running Back position, which was thought to
be a deep position for the jets is now down to Bilal Powell, because Joe
Mcknight is, also out with appears to be a mild concussion.  Bilal Powell
has been a bright spot for the Jets in training camp and has been having the
most consistent camp. He showed last year when given the opportunity that
he can run the ball between the tackles and can also pass protect as well as
catch passes out of the backfield. He should get the start in the first
preseason game against the Lions.
Kellen Winslow and Braylon Edwards have been on a pitch count
to monitor their reps as they have been injury prone the past couple years.
Winslow goal is to catch 100 passes this year and if he can stay healthy
it might not be out of reach. Winslow is a very talented tight end and can
stretch the field down the seam. Many Jet fans have clamored for Braylon
for a while now and many were sad to see him leave in 2011. He has a
good rapport with Sanchez and can be a very reliable receiver if he can
stay healthy. Two bright spots in training camp have been Stephen Hill and
Clyde Gates. They have been very consistent in training camp catching
the ball and have greatly improved their route running. The Jets need these
two to step up especially if Holmes can’t make it for the start of the regular
season.
Geno vs. Sanchez has shaped up to be a good battle in training camp so far.
The battle was going back and forth at the beginning of training camp but it
looks like Sanchez has earned the starting spot for the first preseason game
at Detroit. "I feel like I'm putting together a good camp and think I earned
the right to start in this first game," Sanchez said. "We'll see how it goes
from there, but I have to keep playing well to stay on the field and that's the
plan." Marty gave the nod to Sanchez after saying “He’s earned it. He’s had
an outstanding training camp, so that’s the first thing. The second thing is,
he’s been the starter here. The first game would typically be his, but he’s
earned it as well, so those two things kind of go together.” Sanchez will start
Friday but don’t be surprised if Geno starts next Saturday against the jaguars
as that is a home game for the Jets and it will be easier for him than on the
road. Training camp continues and these battles will be interesting to watch.

By Sandy Ng, follow me on twitter @Dabest1128