Position by Position Overview: Wide Reveivers

The Jets come into the 2010 season stacked at the wide receiver position after the addition of Santonio Holmes from the Steelers.  The trio of Holmes, Edwards, and Cotchery gives Mark Sanchez enough weapons to excel in the passing game.

1.  Edwards will be the #1 receiver and he is one of the most talented players on a talent laden Jets team.  He has a history of drops but I think he will find some rhythm with Sanchez this year and show everybody what he can really do.  He is playing for a contract as the Jets will probably only be able to keep him or Holmes after this season.  Edwards has the edge now and I wouldn't be surprised if he responds with a monster season.

2. Cotchery is a long tenured Jets who is one of the best possession receivers in the AFC.  He consistently puts up good numbers and was Sanchez's favorite target last year.  The acquisition of Holmes means that Cotchery will have to play the slot position some of the time and I think this is an area where he can excel.  Holmes and Edwards will provide the necessary deep threat to open up opportunities for Cotchery over the middle.

3. Holmes is suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy but he should be able to step in Week 5 and make an immediate impact on the passing game.  Holmes is super athletic and has big game experience (Super Bowl MVP).  Holmes has dedicated himself  this offseason to learning all three receiver positions and being able to mix up him and Cotchery in the slot and outside positions should provide a dynamic that few offenses have.

4.  Laveranues Coles was signed last week to take over for Holmes the first four weeks while he is suspended.  If Coles can work himself into good shape and prove himself there is no reason he can't stick around after Week 4.  To round out the receiving core, David Clowney, is looking to move up a stacked depth chart.  Clowney has long been a fan favorite because of his speed and ability to stretch the field but he has never seemed to "get" it.  Could this be the year that he does?  Probably not.