2009 New York Jets: Five Things To Watch For

The Jets accepted the fact that Eric Mangini wasn't quite the " genius" everyone thought he was, and after saying goodbye to Brett Favre, began a true transformation.With the hiring of Rex Ryan and drafting of Shonn Green, the Jets proved that they were heavily committed to running the football and shutting down teams with an aggressive defense.Top it off with a new franchise quarterback and the Jets have the makings for a competitive playoff team that could contend for years to come.The question is, will one of those years be 2009?Read on to see five things to watch for this season.5. Mark Sanchez vs. Kellen ClemensSanchez was highly-touted, rightfully so, and is easily the best quarterback on the Jets roster already, despite being a rookie. While Kellen Clemens is a "veteran", very little about his game would actually suggest it. Sanchez may not be polished in some respects and have NFL-ready game-managing skills, but he's a true gamer, and has better i...