I don't actually know when Mark Sanchez's birthday is, but the Jets are certainly been giving him some great gifts. The Jets acquired Santonio Holmes from the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, for only a 5th round pick in this year's draft. I know that he will be suspended for four games to start this year, but it is well worth it for the quality of player that the Jets are getting. If you're Mark Sanchez, you have to be 30 feet in the air. Here's a quick look at Sanchez's receiving corps, before the 2009 season, and now before the 2010 season.
2009
1. Jericho Cotchery (89 games, 317 catches, 4081 yards, 16 TD)
2. Chansi Stuckey (30 games, 62 catches, 677 yards, 5 TD)
3. David Clowney (15 games, 15 catches, 217 yards, 1 TD)
2010
1. Braylon Edwards (74 games, 273 catches, 4238 yards, 32 TD)
2. Santonio Holmes (60 games, 235 catches, 3835 yards, 20 TD)
3. Jericho Cotchery (89 games, 317 catches, 4081 yards, 16 TD)
(all statistics are career numbers entering this season)
That's not to mention a Pro Bowl appearance and a Super Bowl MVP for the 2010 squad. The Jets went into 09 with a lot of question marks at WR, especially with the young Sanchez at quarterback. And with the trio they were sporting, I can't blame the questions for being asked. Cotchery is a professional receiver, but is no #1. And the combination of Stuckey and Clowney wasn't turning any heads. However, when you can move Cotchery to the slot, and let Edwards and Holmes stretch the field, you have a receiving trio that rivals almost any in the National Football League. There will still be those who questions Edwards for drops, but now that he is supported by Jericho, who will catch absolutely anything, and Santonio Holmes, who has made a couple of the more memorable catches in the past couple of years, Edwards hands become less of an issue.
Combine that with the top rushing game and defense that the Jets already possess, and this team could be a real threat again in January. Though, this time, they won't be sneaking up on anybody.
-APT
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