As for Clowney, I think the Jets will need to really get their running game going before the slow developing deep routes that feature his attributes are going to be viable. Until that happens, opponents are going to be coming after Sanchez pretty relentlessly and screens, intermediate outs, TE seams, etc. are likely going to be the pass calls. Any deeper throws would probably go to BE, who’s got a better chance of catching balls while covered than Clowney, who probably needs to get behind the coverage to be successful.

He seems to be past the ankle injury which caused him to leave last week’s game early, so do we expect to see more of him? Against the Saints he looked pretty good before going down. I wonder how much more work he was planned to get in that game?

Fans are already complaining that Leon isn’t seeing the ball enough (maybe we need to concede more touchdowns?) so any reps for Greene will presumably cut into TJ’s workload. Anyone else get a Lamont Jordan-esque “give him a few series and then leave him on the bench” vibe? I hope they stick with him as long as he’s effective (although I understand his pass protection needs refining, making him a little one-dimensional).

Anyway I think this will be a close game with little offense from both sides. Miami doesnt know how to score and wont pass much. It will be a good test to see if our run defense is actually weak or if our run D simply has given up plays because we are daring teams to run. I think its somewhere in the middle, but it should be a good test. I think the major difference is that we have the ability to put together big plays on offense from time to time and our defense is super strong inside the 10. Both of those traits really hurt the Dolphins this week.

Nice analysis. As for Edwards, what we’ve done basically is trade a #3 receiver for a #1 receiver (apart from Trusnik and the picks) allowing Cotch to move over to #2. While Stuckey played the #2, he wasn’t that suited to the role. The trade, although not filling a hole because it robbed Peter to pay Paul, allows us to settle in at the two main WR roles, while focusing in on the characteristics we need in a slot guy. That would be quickness and great hands, IMO. I’m with you guys on Wright. I think he’s the closest we’ve got on the roster. But, we no longer have to try and make a square peg fit in a round hole. We’ve got a pure #1 and a pure #2. We’re still a receiver short, but we know what we need and we ought to be settled at two positions, 1 and 2 wrs. That alone ought to bring the offense some options and stability.

I don’t know if Gholston is gonna make it in the NFL. Million dollar body-ten cent head pops to mind, but that’s probably unfair. I think if they can simplify his role, he’ll be fine. If the game is too complicated for him, it’s a doomed experiment.

Paul – I base that on seeing him in college, the fact that the packers cited it as one of the reasons they cut him and the fact he had a few drops in preseason the last few years.