Jets West: 2011 Has Begun

by John B on May 3, 2011 7:39 PM EDT

Like he has done in the past, Mark Sanchez is hosting some of his teammates in California in a camp called Jets West. He is providing updates and pictures on his Twitter page.

Among those attending are Kevin O'Connell, Mark Brunell, Jeremy Kerley, Scotty McKnight, Patrick Turner, John Conner, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Braylon Edwards. This kind of thing can help the team any year, but it is especially significant this year since there have been no OTA's with the lockout. It gives these teammates a chance to bond and work together. It is a slight leg up on the opposition.

Especially significant is Edwards' presence. He is not even sure whether he will still be on the team next year. He is still there to work with the guys. I remember after the Jets made all of those big moves a year ago, some speculated (or hoped or grasped at straws for a weakness) on the team's chemistry being an issue. It seems like chemistry is a positive since a guy who might not continue to be a Jet wants to voluntarily keep working with his mates in the event he stays.

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Agreed...

I think Braylon’s presence and the lack of Santonio if telling as well. Glad to see Braylon step up, he’s already proven he can play like a Jet (see Playoffs vs NE)… I’m glad to see he’s acting like one too. Put me on the Braylon Bandwagon, hope we sign him over Holmes if it comes down to it.

by Re1gn on May 3, 2011 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs

+1

by MrMartain on May 3, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I did a double take when I read Bray’s name in the article. Says a lot about how far he’s come as a player and especially as a teammate.

by nationalist88 on May 3, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Rec'd

I couldn’t agree more. That shows a lot of class and committment. I absolutely love it.

by OldJetsFanatic on May 4, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Indeed....but

Where is Shonn Greene and McElroy?

RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!

by MrBDown on May 4, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Mcelroy is there, not sure about Greene

"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"unknown

by bestclipfan on May 4, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I think i read somewhere that Sanchez is even doing film sessions and going over plays. Lovin this kid.

by Crackback on May 3, 2011 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

What's not to love?

He’s working really hard it looks like, getting this camp back together. This is such a great thing. My question is where is Dustin Keller? And for all of you Jet fans that still don’t think we can resign Braylon and Santonio and go for Santonio>Braylon, this should be a deciding factor to want Braylon instead of Santonio. He is doing whatever it takes to improve.

Muhammad Wilkerson + Kenrick Ellis=
-Greatest two picks of all time
-Sleepless nights for Tommy Bieber

by JetKing55 on May 3, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m pretty sure Keller is there, per Manish Mehta’s various tweets

by Goalvalchuk on May 3, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Keller and Cumberland are both there.

and the HOLMES of the... JETS!!!
Gang Green Nation.
David Vill on Twitter

by dvdvil on May 3, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed – for anyone still in the camp of Braylon vs Santonio – this should be the deciding and end all vote…

My guess is Braylon expects to be back under any circumstances and Santonio will go to the team with the fattest contract – which both him and his agent probably believe is not in NY. Good riddance – hopefully we get a draft pick for him.

by Ryan243 on May 4, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

holmes

you guys are crazy if u think edwards is more valuable than holmes. he might make more plays but holmes wins more games,

by sbIII champs on May 3, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

braylon is much cheaper i.e. braylon gives the jets much more bang for their buck

by MrMartain on May 3, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

not necessarily true

Holmes really just takes away from what Keller does. Jets offense was playing very efficiently without Holmes. Jets made the AFC championship the year before with Braylon and without Holmes. Keller’s stats without Holmes in the lineup were crazy and then when Holmes came in week 5, he dropped off the face of the earth. One could make an argument that the Jets offense is better without Holmes.

Sanchez without Holmes(4 games): 8 TD’s, 0 INT’s with an average QB rating of 101.9
Sanchez with Holmes(14 games): 14 TD’s, 15 INT’s with an average QB rating of 73.95

by bboyballer90 on May 3, 2011 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Then I’ll be crazy. Braylon is a complete receiver, the total package, a #1 who can carry a team. Holmes is a productive #2 who makes plays when defenses have to account for the first option such as a Hines Ward or a Braylon Edwards.

And if it’s fair to say Holmes “wins” a game when he catches a TD pass, is it also fair to say he “loses” a game when he drops one?…

by nationalist88 on May 3, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

you guys all make legit arguments, i still think though that he’s just so dangerous in the two minute drill, and miami i felt was the only game where he really killed us if you wanted to blame a loss on one person

by sbIII champs on May 4, 2011 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions

don't forget Green Bay

He dropped a big one in that game too, But who’s counting!!

by BIG OH!!!!! on May 4, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

they are BOTH at equal value

Braylon is the best blocking WR in the league, sans Hines Ward. Saw him make at least 10 key blocks last year. Huge ones.

But yes sbiii, Holmes does win more games. We need them both.

Proud to root for the Jets, Mets, and Islanders!!!

by CharlieIsles on May 4, 2011 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Add me to the list of crazies

I wouldn’t hesitate to take Edwards over Holmes if it came down to only keeping one of them. Edwards provides us with a versatility that Holmes doesn’t. He’s a big guy capable of going up high and wrestling a defender for a pass. He’s also far more physical than Holmes. I think we could adapt far easier without Holmes than we can without Edwards.

by OldJetsFanatic on May 4, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree 100%

people keep drinking the Braylon Kool aid. Without Holmes no way we make the playoffs last year, the same simply can not be said about Edwards.

by Judgegavel on May 4, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Without Braylon we don't get the game winning FG in Indy

So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.

by GreenBeer on May 4, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yea can somebody clarify this for me:

So the players can get together and practice, watch film, give out playbooks if they have some, etc….but it’s just the coaches who cannot meet with the players?

Muhammad Wilkerson + Kenrick Ellis=
-Greatest two picks of all time
-Sleepless nights for Tommy Bieber

by JetKing55 on May 3, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Correct

The players are free to interact with whomever they choose.

So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.

by GreenBeer on May 3, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we need them both.

but if we can only get one, it should be Braylon. After his 1st year with us ended, I made a comment that seems to be true. I contributed all his drops to the lack of consistency on all levels. The amount of times he has had to change QBs, coaches, and schemes is head turning. After one year under his belt in our system, with Mark, and the same coaches, his drop numbers were minuscule at worst. I am expecting him to elevate his game to another level this year, if we give him the chance to keep everything the same.

Get busy winning or get busy losing.

by GangGreenMag on May 3, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Now they just need to feed Braylon the ball. Slants, hooks, etc. High percentage confidence boosting plays for both WR and QB. And of course, the go routes from last year.

So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.

by GreenBeer on May 3, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Whatever came of the investigation around last year's?

I guess since it’s happening again that blew over. I googled looking for anything about its resolution but came up empty.

Holmes was there last year, but not this year. Probably because he’s a FA he decided to pass, unlike Braylon.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on May 3, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

The issue last year was that Rex and Schotty showed up. Therefore, it was argued that it was a team function which was improper according to the NFLPA which bargains for how many off season workouts are required. I believe the outcome was that everyone agreed Rex and Schotty were just spectators and did not get involved. Therefore it was OK.

So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.

by GreenBeer on May 3, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on May 5, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Go to Sanchez’s facebook page and look at everything about the camp…I think this shows how Sanchez has grown to “own” the team!

by Goalvalchuk on May 3, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

I read that Bilail Powell is there too.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!

by Noble_Lance on May 3, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

If it comes down to it

I think they should sign Braylon over Holmes. I know Holmes he more big plays but Braylon’s comments and actions show that he’s committed to the Jets. Holmes will go to the highest bidder according to some of the comments he’d made but I’d love if we could keep em both

by JetsFan718 on May 3, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

I also heard that Holmes may be there later in the week.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!

by Noble_Lance on May 3, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions

The Jets Need Braylon and Holmes

The Jets gave up those draft picks because they needed great wide receivers that would help Sanchez continue to grow. The future success of this franchise HINGES upon Sanchez’s ability to grow as a quarterback.
Joe Namath had Don Maynard and George Sauer, both of whom helped him grow and mature as a passer and a person on the way to SB III with their consistency.
The Jets need to place emphasis on keeping Sanchez’s weapons there for him – even if it means Rex has to give up some good defensive guys.
Defense win Championships, but Offense wins games. And right now, we need to worry about the games that lead to the BIG ONE.

by MachlinT on May 4, 2011 12:24 AM EDT reply actions

I'll take championships . cant win em without winning games lol just be difficult i understand ur point

by JetsFan718 on May 4, 2011 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

he's got plenty of weapons in Braylon, Keller, LT and the ground and pound

that entire offense is potential pro bowl. I’d like to keep them both, but if I had to choose, I’d choose Braylon. Having a big target like Braylon will help Sanchez grow than having Holmes around.

I also agree we can use them at the expense of the defense but if the offense keep on being as anemic as last year, i’d rather let Rex have his toys and work wonders instead of having Schotty waste valuable resources.

by PowerBar on May 4, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Love to see this

Wow Mark makes me wanna have a stroke some games with his decsions on the feild, but this kid deserves some credit for what he does off the feild. Between this and Aiden Binkley I really want to see Mark accomplish a high level of success. We have a great man as our franchise QB.

On a side note I saw Santonio’s twitter where he was saying he was going to buy a Jets snuggie and where it to the games next year, so I think he wants to be a Jet.

by Vegas Jets Fan on May 4, 2011 11:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Does anyone know if any other teams do this – ie. Jets West skill position players only camp? It would be interesting to know which teams (if any) hold these, and which do not.

I actually think the problem last year with the offense once Holmes became active was that Sanchez had too many options not too few….He didn’t want to disappoint guys and tried to get everyone involved. That many talented skill players works better in fantasy than on the actual field. My guess is the Jets realize this – and they will keep Braylon over Holmes (due in large part to his size and ability to block in the running game). Jets are going to continue to emphasize ground and pound to open plays in the passing game, over being a team like the Colts that rely upon the passing game to open plays in the running game.

by Ryan243 on May 4, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

Im all for Braylon over Holmes

But it is telling the Jets Attempted to tender Holmes for a 1st and 3rd and didnt tender Edwards at all that is the evidence they value Holmes over Braylon, tho Holmes did drop and fumble the ball quite often and even though it looks so cool when he catches those game winning TDs anyone else worried that as a pro he has refused to catch the ball with his hands instead of catching the ball between his arm and body?

by Nu York Fan on May 4, 2011 6:31 PM EDT reply actions