Jets training camp challanges

[Kentucky Jet]

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New York Jets

Challenge No. 1: Fix the Pete Kendall issue.

Despite signing a lucrative extension in March 2006, Kendall has voiced displeasure with his contract and has raised the possibility of a holdout. Though Kendall is still viewed as a serviceable starter at guard, his declining skills and penchant for being a locker room lawyer leaves the Jets in a bind. The team would love to find a suitable replacement so they can jettison the lineman before he becomes a bigger distraction.

Adrien Clarke is getting the majority of the reps with the first team. If the third-year pro can convince the coaching staff early in preseason that he is ready to be the starter, Kendall will be traded or released prior to the end of training camp. If Clarke falters, the team will likely bite the bullet and keep Kendall.

Challenge No. 2: Find a capable backup for Chad Pennington.

Pennington is one of the top quarterbacks in the league when healthy but the Jets have to solidify the backup quarterback position in case of injury. Former second-round pick Kellen Clemens has not developed as quickly as hoped and free agent Marques Tuiasosopo has yet to prove he can be a solid player in the league.

Both Clements and Tuiasosopo should see significant time early in preseason games. If neither performs up to par, expect the Jets to shop around for a backup. With the quarterback position being the key to New York's success, it is critical that they feel good about the depth at the position.

Challenge No. 3: Get the top draft picks on the field.

In the first two rounds of the draft, the Jets aggressively made moves to secure cornerback Darrelle Revis and linebacker David Harris. They need to push to get these guys on the field because they could be critical pieces in the building of the 3-4 defense. Though teams are reluctant to pencil in rookies as starters, both of these players are significant upgrades over the players who previously manned the positions.

With Revis having to guard the likes of Moss, Lee Evans and Chris Chambers, he should play as much as possible during the preseason. While the adjustment to linebacker should be a little smoother, Harris also needs to see a plenty of work during the preseason. As an inside linebacker in the 3-4 defense, much of his game will involve making critical checks and adjustments for the front seven. Plugging him into the lineup right away will get him much-needed experience against formations and shifts that require quick adjustments.

[DMaynard]

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...east/index.html

New York Jets

Challenge No. 1: Fix the Pete Kendall issue.

Despite signing a lucrative extension in March 2006, Kendall has voiced displeasure with his contract and has raised the possibility of a holdout. Though Kendall is still viewed as a serviceable starter at guard, his declining skills and penchant for being a locker room lawyer leaves the Jets in a bind. The team would love to find a suitable replacement so they can jettison the lineman before he becomes a bigger distraction.

Adrien Clarke is getting the majority of the reps with the first team. If the third-year pro can convince the coaching staff early in preseason that he is ready to be the starter, Kendall will be traded or released prior to the end of training camp. If Clarke falters, the team will likely bite the bullet and keep Kendall.

Challenge No. 2: Find a capable backup for Chad Pennington.

Pennington is one of the top quarterbacks in the league when healthy but the Jets have to solidify the backup quarterback position in case of injury. Former second-round pick Kellen Clemens has not developed as quickly as hoped and free agent Marques Tuiasosopo has yet to prove he can be a solid player in the league.

Both Clements and Tuiasosopo should see significant time early in preseason games. If neither performs up to par, expect the Jets to shop around for a backup. With the quarterback position being the key to New York's success, it is critical that they feel good about the depth at the position.

Challenge No. 3: Get the top draft picks on the field.

In the first two rounds of the draft, the Jets aggressively made moves to secure cornerback Darrelle Revis and linebacker David Harris. They need to push to get these guys on the field because they could be critical pieces in the building of the 3-4 defense. Though teams are reluctant to pencil in rookies as starters, both of these players are significant upgrades over the players who previously manned the positions.

With Revis having to guard the likes of Moss, Lee Evans and Chris Chambers, he should play as much as possible during the preseason. While the adjustment to linebacker should be a little smoother, Harris also needs to see a plenty of work during the preseason. As an inside linebacker in the 3-4 defense, much of his game will involve making critical checks and adjustments for the front seven. Plugging him into the lineup right away will get him much-needed experience against formations and shifts that require quick adjustments.

Where is this information that Clemens is not developing as quickly as desired coming from?

[Kentucky Jet]

Where is this information that Clemens is not developing as quickly as desired coming from?

DM, it came from a reporter based on a few throws at the beginning of the recent OTA's.. IMO there is no reason to belive the guy. We shall see for ourselves when camp opens.

[DMaynard]

DM, it came from a reporter based on a few throws at the beginning of the recent OTA's.. IMO there is no reason to belive the guy. We shall see for ourselves when camp opens.

Well, that is good enough for me. This stuff kills me. After watching Clemens for over a year now, Tangini did not sniff at David Carr when he was cut free, they didn't bat an eye selecting Revis instead of Brady Quin when Quin unexpectantly was available and this half a$$ed reporter concludes he is a disappointment based upon a couple of throws in OTAs. Unbelievable.

Thanks, KJ.

[4HCrew]

If the Clemens stuff is true that would a major curveball for the Jets. He needs to take a ton of snaps in the preseason