2nd year running back Shonn Greene will likely carry the heavy lifting in the running game for the Jets in 2010 due to the expected release of Thomas Jones later this week.  Greene played in 14 games during the regular season for the Jets in 2009 and he carried the ball 108 times for 540 yards (5.0 ypc) with 2 TD runs.  But, it was his playoff performance that really led to Jones’ release.  Greene rushed for 304 yards on 54 carries (5.6 ypc) with 2 TD runs in three playoff games for the Jets last year.  He also caught 2 passes for 28 yards (14.0 avg) in the playoffs.  I think Greene will rush for over 1,000 yards for the Jets in 2010 as long as he can stay healthy.

Rookie running back Shonn Greene has been the Jets’ main ballcarrier in the playoffs and he is looking awesome.  He has carried the ball 44 times for 263 yards (6.0 ypc) with 2 TD runs.  He has also caught 1 pass for 4 yards.  Thomas Jones has carried the ball 29 times for 75 yards (2.6 ypc) with 1 TD run this year.  It will be interesting to see how the Jets handle the RB situation in 2010. 

25-year old WR Brad Smith can do a little bit of everything for the Jets.  He has played in 8 games for the Jets this season and he has caught 4 passes for 41 yards (10.3 avg).  Smith has also carried the ball 5 times for 54 yards (10.8 ypc) so far this season.  Smith should get the ball in his hands more especially on the trick plays as he always seems to get a few yards when he touches the football.  Smith also helps out on special teams as he has returned 2 kickoffs for 53 yards (26.5 avg) and he has also made 6 tackles this year.

31-year old RB Thomas Jones is seeing his workload increase since the injury to Leon Washington and he is still playing at a high level.  Jones has played in 10 games this season for the Jets and he has carried the ball 191 times for 884 yards (4.6 ypc) with 8 TD runs.  He has also caught 6 passes for 49 yards (8.2 avg) this season.  The amazing thing about Jones’ continued production is that he is often facing defenses with extra guys in the box because Mark Sanchez is not scaring anyone with his right arm.  Jones has now played in 42 games in his three years with the Jets and he has carried the ball 791 times for 3,315 yards (4.2 ypc) with 22 TD runs.  He has also caught 70 passes for 473 yards (6.8 avg) with 3 TD grabs with the Jets.  The Jets need Jones to keep up the good work the rest of the season.

Inside linebackers David Harris and Bart Scott are the tough guys of the Jets’ D.  Harris has 65 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass defensed and 1 interception so far this season.  The Jets rejected the idea of trading for Broncos’ WR Brandon Marshall when the Broncos wanted Harris and a draft pick.  That was a smart move for the Jets as Harris just thumps running backs racking up a lot of tackles.  Bart Scott came over from the Ravens along with head coach Rob Ryan as a free agent and he has been solid for the Jets.  Scott has made 52 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss and he has 1 sack so far this year.  Harris and Scott is a outstanding duo to have in the middle of the defense and the Jets should keep them together for a long, long time.