The Jets have been hit with a number of injuries to their starters. However, with the exception of S Eric Smith, all are expected back for the season opener. In the meantime, the only other impactful issue that has arisen is the season-ending injury to TE Josh Baker. The team is deep on defense, but offense still remains a problem with not as much depth on the offensive line or at wide receiver.

Each week during preseason, RapidReports will take a position-by-position look at the players we think are likely to make the final cut to 53 on Sept. 2 and those who we think may soon be seeking alternative employment.

QB -- In: (3) Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Greg McElroy. Out: Matt Simms. Analysis: The Jets QBs have been set since the offseason. Sanchez is, according to coach Rex Ryan, the “clear” starter and his play during the preseason has shown that with a completion percentage of 69.8% -- and some of his incompletions were drops by his receivers. In OC Tony Sparano's offense, the team will run the wildcat with Tebow. How much of the wildcat they will run, remains to be seen, nobody on the team is talking.

RB -- In: (5) Shonn Greene, Bilal Powell, Joe McKnight, Terrance Ganaway John Conner (FB). Out: None Analysis: Shonn Greene remains the starter. Powell and McKnight still appear to be in a battle for the No. 2 spot, while Terrance Ganaway is finding his way. The team may also look for ways to get Conner the ball.

WR -- In: (5) Santonio Holmes, Stephen Hill, Jeremy Kerley, Patrick Turner, Jordan White Out: Chaz Schilens, Eron Riley, Royce Pollard, Joseph Collins. Analysis: Holmes appears to be on his way back from a rib cartilage injury and ditto for Kerley who spent most of training camp sidelined with a torn hamstring. Schilens, who had a pulled hamstring during OTAs, sprained his ankle in the first preseason game against the Bengals and hasn’t practiced since. Although the Jets guaranteed his $1 million salary this year, the team is losing patience with him and may be willing to take the loss to free up a roster spot for someone who can get, and stay, on the field.

TE -- In: (3) Dustin Keller, Jeff Cumberland, Dedrick Epps Out: Hayden Smith, Tarren Lloyd. Analysis: This unit was thrown into a bit of upheaval. Josh Baker is done for the year after tearing his right ACL. Keller has a pulled hamstring and Cumberland is recovering from a concussion. Even though Keller and Cumberland are expected to be ready for the opener, they are a man short, especially since this group will be needed to augment the receiving corps. The question will be did Dedrick Epps do enough to make the team now that a spot is available? It seems more likely they will look for a more seasoned veteran, if they can find one.

OL -- In (8): D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Matt Slauson, Nick Mangold, Brandon Moore, Austin Howard, Caleb Schlauderaff, Vlad Ducasse, Jason Smith Out: Matt Kroul, Fred Koloto, Paul Cornick, Dennis Landolt, Robert Griffin. Analysis: This group is a work in progress, which doesn’t bode well for the offense’s overall production. First the team benched Wayne Hunter and elevated Austin Howard to starter. Then, they traded Hunter to the Rams for Jason Smith, who from all reports hasn’t performed a whole lot better than Hunter. Moore still looks a step slower after last year’s double hip surgery and Ferguson has stumbled a bit during the preseason. Their depth with Ducasse and Schlauderaff is suspect, but they don’t have other options at the moment.

DL -- In (6): Mike DeVito, Quinton Coples, Sione Po'uha, MuhammadWilkerson, Kenrick Ellis, Marcus Dixon, Jay Richardson. Out: Martin Tevaseu, Damon Harrison Analysis: This group has been set from the beginning. Jay Richardson has played very well during the preseason so that could be an interesting final decision. The calf injury to Mike DeVito might also impact what they do with Richardson and he could make the team as a result, although DeVito is expected to be ready for the season opener. Po’uha continues to deal with tightness in his lower back, but Kenrick Ellis has filled in admirably for him and Po’uha should be back for the opener.

LB -- In (9): David Harris, Bart Scott, Bryan Thomas, Calvin Pace, Garrett McIntyre, Nick Bellore, Josh Mauga, Aaron Maybin, Demario Davis. Out. Brett Roy, Marcus Dowtin, Ricky Sapp Analysis: This group is solid. With a nice mix of younger and more experienced players and working in tandem with the d-line, this group is talented and reliable.

DB -- In (10): Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, Kyle Wilson, Isaiah Trufant , Ellis Lankster, Josh Bush, LaRon Landry, Yeremiah Bell, Eric Smith , Antonio Allen. Out: Ryan Steed, Julian Posey, Donnie Fletcher. Analysis: There are a few injury issues with this unit that might make things interesting. Smith is now considered questionable for the season opener with a hip injury he sustained against the Bengals in the first preseason game. Lankster, who has been playing, has a nagging quad injury and Bell is a new addition to the wounded group with a knee injury. However, there are no expected changes to this unit.

Special teams -- In (3): K Nick Folk, P TJ Conley , LS Tanner Purdum. Out: P Spencer Lanning Analysis: Folk won the kicking competition between him and Josh Brown. The two were neck and neck for most of training camp and the preseason in and coach Rex Ryan said of the competition, “That’s as tough as it gets.” So, Folk begins his third year with the Jets. Now a new competition has arisen with the Jets claiming Lanning off waivers from the Browns. It would be a surprise if Conley wasn’t the winner.

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