A Healthy David Clowney Should Give Jets Plenty To Smile About

It should have come as no surprise to New York Jets fans that quarterback Mark Sanchez looked poised, sharp and ready to lead in his preseason debut Friday night. The Jets knew what they were doing when they traded up to the No. 5 slot in this year's draft and anointed the former USC star as their quarterback of the future. But for Sanchez to truly win over football fans in the media capital of the world, he needs weapons. And the player at the receiving end of Sanchez's 48-yard laser in the opening quarter of the 23-20 loss to the Rams has a chance to become the Jets' most expolsive receiver. David Clowney could be the deep threat and big-play man the Jets sorely need. Not only did Clowney beat a Rams cornerback down the right sideline to haul in Sanchez's deep pass, but he also flew past the St. Louis secondary to grab Erik Ainge's 50-yard pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. "I g...