Jets Looking Into Marshall, Bowe

The New York Jets are entering their second preseason game of the year with a nice group of young receivers who are trying to scrape their potential.  With the likes of David Clowney, Chansi Stuckey, and Brad Smith, the Jets are looking for a number one who can pave the way and become a dominant threat for rookie Mark Sanchez in the passing game.  Unfortunately, Jerricho Cotchery does not fit the bill as his skills are more prominent to that of a number two option.

With that being said, Rich Cimini of the Daily News writes: "Although he's not officially on the trading block, the biggest name on the Jets' radar is the Broncos' Brandon Marshall, who has issued a pay me-or-trade me demand...Another name to watch is the Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe, a former first round pick...He may have played his way out of the doghouse with five catches in the preseason opener, but the Chiefs are rebuilding and will move a player if he doesn't fit their long-term plans."

Both of these players have the age and past statistics that prove that they are a number one receiver.  Marshall, just 25, caught 104 balls for 1265 yards and six touchdowns for the Broncos last season.  Dwayne Bowe, a year younger than the troubled Denver receiver, totaled 86 receptions for 1,022 yards and 7 touchdowns in an offense much less potent than the Broncos.  

In my opinion, Bowe is the better option for the Jets.  Despite his training camp dilemmas with first year coach Todd Hailey, the baggage that Bowe carries along does not even compare to that of Marshall.  Marshall has been caught in legal fire and is a guy who has been known to keep his distance from a team.  Marshall, when he is on the field is a sure fire top 10 receiver but like we have seen in the past in the NFL, sometimes it is not worth to pay a price to bring in a guy with talent yet also will be a cancer.  Bowe will come cheaper and be more willing to adapt to a new situation.

So Jets fans what do you think, who would you rather have on your team?  Marshall? Bowe? Or would you rather stay as is at the receiver position?  Let me know, leave a comment.

-Matt Soldano