Jets Lose Two Pro Bowlers in Consecutive Weeks

Another week in the books and another blow to the Jets. In consecutive weeks, the Jets have lost two Pro Bowl players for the remainder of 2009. Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins went down with a torn ACL against Buffalo and running back/return man Leon Washington went down with a broken fibula against the Raiders. 

There’s nothing else the Jets can do but try to replace Jenkins and Washington as best as possible. The middle of the Jets defensive line isn’t going to be as strong without Jenkins and the Jets kick return game isn’t going to be as strong without Washington. The Jets running game should be fine since rookie Shonn Greene had a breakout game against the Raiders. It appears Danny Woodhead will see some time back at running back and add extra depth at the position. 

I expect the Jets to do the right thing with Leon Washington and give him a decent contract over the offseason. They wouldn’t budge before this season but they’ll work out a deal in the coming offseason. Washington isn’t going to get the Maurice Jones-Drew figures he covets but he’ll get a good deal.

Knowing how competitive Jenkins and Washington are, they will be ready to make an impact on the Jets in 2010.