2011 NFL Draft: How the New York Jets Should Handle Their Receiver Problems

April 18, 2011   ·   Chris Dela Rosa   ·   Jump to comments

In the last few weeks, the Jets have found themselves in a bind with the way their wide receiver situation is.  Santonio Holmes wants a long term contract, and Braylon Edwards could be facing jail time after violating his probation in Cleveland with his DUI in New York.

If and when the lockout ends, the Jets will only have one talented receiver on their roster, Jericho Cotchery.  The Jets want to end their Super Bowl drought by winning the Lombardi Trophy in Indianapolis in 2012. Having one good receiver won't help them achieve that goal.

Because of this predicament, they have to make a decision between signing Braylon Edwards or Santonio Holmes.  Although Holmes wants a long contract that will likely be expensive, it's the best decision the Jets could make.  If they choose not to sign either of the two, their next option would be to draft a wide receiver.  

The problem with this decision is that the Jets would have to use their only first-...

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