http://www.nfltouchdown.com/new-york-jets-2009-quick-hits/

Couple of comments:

RB: Leon Washington – Is this team’s only source of big-time speed and quickness.

What about Clowney? I know he’s probably only a role player, but still…

FB: Tony Richardson – Sagacious

I love that they used the worse sagacious as it reminds me of how Bill and Ted or Wayne and Garth would describe something saggy, which the aged T-Rich probably is. (I realize it’s probably a soft g and refers to how wise he is, but still…)

TE: Bubba Franks – Your 40-time will soon surpass your weight.

Good line, but it makes no sense. If he runs a 4.9 forty then how is that going to exceed 265 pounds, or whatever it is he weights? Anyway, as long as he’s faster than Robert Turner or Wayne Hunter, he serves a purpose.

RG: Brandon Moore – Arguably New York’s best lineman

No he isn’t.

CB: Lito Sheppard – He’d better play well––the Jets have a $10 million option on him next year.

I doubt he’ll get the 10m regardless of how he plays, so he’s really just playing for a new deal like any prospective free agent. And the Jets aren’t on the hook for that money if he doesn’t play well.

6 DB: Drew Coleman Gives up 30 pounds to safety Eric Smith, which is why he’ll probably be limited to cornerbacking assignments.

And because he’s a cornerback?

K: Jay Feely – High character veteran

Really?

P: Reggie Hodges Simply put, must punt better than he did in ’08.

That’s if he makes the team. Unlikely, since they already cut him once and only brought him back because Eric Wilbur broke a window.

That wasn’t supposed to be a total hatchet job, most of the other comments made perfect sense.

QB: Mark Sanchez** Highest paid player in team history enters the league with only 16 collegiate starts. Has played in a pro style system, but hasn’t faced pro style obstacles.

RB: Thomas Jones Domineering O-line helped him lead the AFC with 1,312 yards rushing. Now the soon-to-be 31-year-old thinks he deserves a new contract.

RB: Leon Washington Also looking for a new deal, only may have a legitimate case for one. Is this team’s only source of big-time speed and quickness.

FB: Tony Richardson Sagacious 15th-year veteran who could see an expanded role as the offense becomes more power-oriented.

WR: Jerricho Cotchery Team’s leading receiver last year, but someone had to be. More of a really good No. 2 than No. 1.

WR: Chansi Stuckey Better runner than his timed-speed indicates. May need to bulk up if he wants a fulltime role.

WR: Brad Smith Choppy running style affords him good change-of-direction. But it’s time to be more than just a gadget player.

TE: Dustin Keller Athletic receiving tight end who should see more diversity in his routes this season. Provides next to nothing as a blocker.

TE: Bubba Franks Look, Bubba, we love ya––how could we not love a guy named Bubba?––but it’s time to hang ‘em up. Your 40-time will soon surpass your weight.

LT: D’Brickashaw Ferguson In his fourth year is good but not great. Excellent agility, has improved consistency in pass pro, but needs to be fiercer on the ground.

LG: Alan Faneca Run-blocking mobility remains top-notch. Pass-blocking was an issue at times last year.

C: Nick Mangold Coming off first Pro Bowl. Forms excellent partnership with Faneca because both men clear paths at the second level.

RG: Brandon Moore Arguably New York’s best lineman last season. Has great downhill power.

RT: Damien Woody Has looked more like the former Patriot version of Damien Woody than the former Lion version. Can he stay figuratively, but not literally, hungry?

6 OL: Wayne Hunter Proof that the best O-line in the AFC is also the shallowest.

Defense (Coordinator: Mike Pettine)

LDE: Shaun Ellis Wore down a little last year, which is odd considering his tendency to––how can we put this?––“conserve his energy” at times.

NT: Kris Jenkins Has transitioned from three-technique to zero-technically masterfully. Brute force allows him to collapse blocking schemes.

RDE: Marques Douglas* Far from spectacular, though one of the best run-defending linemen in the game. He’s a virtuoso vet in Rex Ryan’s system.

2 DT: Howard Green* Good value free agent pickup. His sharing backup duties with Sione Pouha should help keep Kris Jenkins fresh come December.

3 DE: Mike Devito Can contribute as a run-stopper for a few snaps a game, thanks to phenomenal leverage.

LOLB: Bryan Thomas Sound agility, but may not have enough ferocity to flourish in this scheme.

LILB: Bart Scott* Will be a good emotional foil to the more subdued David Harris. Intelligence and intensity, plus experience as a Raven, make him the quarterback of the front seven.

RILB: David Harris Instincts compensate for just decent speed. Stout, productive tackler who can operate in multiple locations on the field.

ROLB: Calvin Pace Passes every eyeball test with flying colors. But in reality, he’s a somewhat ho-hum player. A lot of his sacks are coverage sacks. Still, could become a poor man’s Terrell Suggs.

5 LB: Vernon Gholston Has a chance to make Rex Ryan look very good (and Eric Mangini look very bad).

CB: Darrelle Revis T.O. will know the young Pro Bowler’s name before too long.

CB: Lito Sheppard* Looking for a fresh start after ugly ending to Philly career. He’d better play well––the Jets have a $10 million option on him next year.

NB: Dwight Lowery Good fluidity, and has a feel for stopping passes inside. Can start, but he’s more natural in the slot.

SS: Jim Leonhard* A Rex Ryan favorite from Baltimore.

FS: Kerry Rhodes Already a top-five safety who should erupt as a playmaking rover in 2009.

6 DB: Drew Coleman Gives up 30 pounds to safety Eric Smith, which is why he’ll probably be limited to cornerbacking assignments.

Special Teams

K: Jay Feely High character veteran with good accuracy from long-distance.

P: Reggie Hodges Simply put, must punt better than he did in ’08.

RS: Leon Washington One of the most dangerous return weapons in football. Can shake defenders while maintaining top speed.

Not sure that I agree with you because there was no way that Harbaugh knew going into the season what McClain could do and he ends up with the bulk of the carries. I think he had an idea of where Rice fit and 107 carries (31 more than Leon last year) are nothing to sneeze at. My point is that Rice had a role, like Leon has a role and that role should be Faulk-like–80-100 carries and 55-65 receptions. Let Green and TJ take the bulk of the between the tackles grinding, reserve Leon for 3rd downs, obvious passing downs, 2-minute offense and the hurry up. Keep him fresh and use him as a tactical weapon.