Favre to Jets
Jets fans are smiling this morning with the acquisition of Favre, for reports of a conditional 4th round pick. The Jets have made quite a few upgrades on both sides of the ball this off-season and this one has certainly made the biggest splash. This bodes well for the entire offense. Wide receivers Coles and Cotchery as well as Tight Ends Chris Baker and Rookie Dustin Keeler should see more action. Favre’s strong arm is just what the Jets need in the windy Meadowlands. The ability to get the ball down field should open things up for Thomas Jones as Defenders will not be able to cheat toward the line of scrimmage.
Fantasy Impact: Big for Cotchery, Coles, and T. Jones
Favre will play with a chip on his shoulder but do not expect the great season he had a year ago.
Chad will Show
As part of our ongoing wall to wall coverage of Chad Johnson foxsports.com reports he will arrive at camp on time, but likely not participate immediately as he continues to recover his surgically repaired ankle. Johnson has stated he wants to get past the unsuccessful attempt to force a trade this off-season and is concerned about his treatment by the fans.
The reality is that it is likely that the fans will not treat Johnson well early in the season, but if he performs as he has in the past they will get past this ugly off-season. Johnson should look in the mirror and realize the potential he has with the Bengals. With Carson Palmer at the helm and TJ Houshmanzadeh acting as the alternative threat on the outside, he will get his opportunity to be like a “Rock Star” (see: NFL:In Just One Play).
Draft him early Fantasy owners.