Jets vs Saints tickets should prove to be a winner. Then again, it’s hard to find a game in the Superdome this year that doesn’t offer some points of interest. In this case the Saints will have battled the Eagles and Bills on the road before welcoming the Jets to the Superdome. The results of those games could have a huge impact on the Jets-Saints outcome.
Once again the NFl is looking at a New York Jets team that is undergoing a transformation and a new regime. Last season the Jets became the team of Brett Favre and looked strong early in the season before slumping. In 2009 there’s a strong possibility New York could be playing behind a rookie quarterback in Mark Sanchez. While a long shot, it’s almost assured that Sanchez will see some action in 2009. Meanwhile, Kellen Clemens is expected to win the battle on the practice field. But can Clemens win the media battle if New York struggles early?
Regardless of who’s at center the Jets will unleash a respectable ground game against the New Orleans Saints. The O-Line is solid and Thomas Jones went the Pro Bowl last season. What’s more uncertain is who is going to be catching the ball. The only proven receiver on the roster is Jerricho Crotchery. It’s a dilemna for ne Head Coach Rex Ryan, who’s better known for building defenses than offenses.
The Jets will need that defense when they visit the Superdome. They’re facing the highest scoring team in the league in 2008 in the Saints. If anything, the healthy return of Marques Colston and the maturing of Pierre Thomas, coupled with the healthy return of Jeremy Shockey at Tight End could mean a more deadly Saints offense in 2009. If Sanchez is the QB, the Saints defense could feast on him with the attacking style of new Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
With so much uncertainty on both sides this Jets vs Saints contest could send either team soaring or spiraling downward. Mark it your calendar for Oct. 4th.
