Preseason Week 1
Friday August 14, 2009
Schedule
**7:00PM Rams @ Jets**
7:30PM Vikings @ Colts
8:00PM Bengals @ Saints
10:00PM Broncos @ 49ers
News
[NYJ] Rookie Quarterback to Make the Start
Mark Sanchez (78ovr) has been taking most of the preseason snaps in mini camps and practices and is expected to start against the Rams later on tonight. The first round draft pick will have his advantages and disadvantages going into the 2008 season if he does end up becoming the starter for the Jets.
Advantages:
1)One of the best offensive lines in the NFL
2)A good running duo with Thomas Jones (90ovr) and Leon Washington (79ovr)
3) A weak St. Louis defensive squad to go up against in his first preseason game
Disadvantages:
1)He will be throwing to a lacking receiver group with Jericho Cotchery (81ovr) and Chansi Stuckey (67ovr) being all New York has to work with in terms of starting wide receivers.
2)A tight end with great upside Dustin Keller (77ovr) is only entering his 2nd season and has not become a reliable option at tight end in this point of his career
3)Sanchez is a rookie! Sanchez like any other rookie quarterback will not be perfect and will make plenty of mistakes.