Position by Position Overview: Running Back

1. Shonn Greene
2. LaDainian Tomlinson
3. Joe McKnight

1.  Shonne Greene

Greene enters the season as the Jets #1 running back and the replacement for last years star Thomas Jones.  Many people are looking at it as a mistake that the Jets released Thomas Jones after the season but Greene proved in the playoffs that he is more than capable of carrying this team.  As I said repeatedly last season Greene runs harder than any running back I have seen since Jerome Bettis and a young Jamal Lewis.  His running style leads to injuries and I hope that will not be a problem this year.  Despite the worries about the injuries I think Green will have a relatively injury free season.  I see 1,200 yards and 8 TDs for Greene this year.

2.  LaDainian Tomlinson

Tomlinson enters this season as the backup to Shonne Greene and should play a prominent role out of the backfield.  The Jets are hoping that Tomlinson can regain some of his previous form and serve as a good backup to Greene.  He should get a lot of touches around the goal line and should catch passes out of the backfield.  I see about 500 yards and 8 TD's for Tomlinson this year.

3.  Joe McKnight

The only thing we have really heard about McKnight this offseason is that he threw up in his first practice.  McKnight probably will not see the field much but he will be the Jets answer for the trade of Leon Washington.  They are hoping McKnight can develop into an explosive change of pace runner who can grow into the number 2 role behind Greene.

Position by Position Overview: Quarterback

Depth Chart:
1. Mark Sanchez
2. Mark Brunell*
3. Eric Ainge

Missing Out:
Kevin O'Connell
Kellen  Clemens

1. Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez comes into the season leading a revamped passing attack which should feature more prominently in the Jets offense this year.  With the additions of Santonio Holmes and a full offseason of working with receivers Braylon Edwards and Jerricho Cotchery I expect better things from Sanchez this year.  Last season Sanchez was responsible for many early season losses and really only came alive in the playoffs.  Sanchez should be able to replicate the playoff success he enjoyed last year.

2.  Mark Brunell

Brunell hasn't been signed as of yet but he should be a veteran presence who can mentor Mark Sanchez and help guide him through this season.  At this point in his career Brunell doesn't have much to offer on the field but he cannot do much worse than Kellen Clemens has done as a backup.  More comments to come during training camp after he actually signs.

3. Eric Ainge

I believe that Eric Ainge will be the third quarterback on this team beating out Kevin O'Connell.  He shouldn't see much playing time this year and if he does we are in serious trouble.