Enemy Lines

an opposing team's scout sizes up the Jets

"The Jets are one of those interesting teams because you just don't know what's going to happen. They're talented at the key positions: quarterback, running back, wideout. Vinny Testaverde is in great shape. At 37, you wonder when he's going to hit the wall, but I don't think it's going to be this year. One thing worries me. He's already complaining that the offense is too complicated, and [offensive coordinator] Paul Hackett hasn't even given him the full package yet....

I like Wayne Chrebet, and I like those young wideouts, Laveranues Coles and Windrell Hayes, probably more than anyone else does....

Kevin Mawae is a terrific center, one of the best. Actually the only suspicious guy on the O-line is Kerry Jenkins. He's the one who defenses attack. The left tackle, Jason Fabini, is O.K., but he's better suited to the right side....

Defensively, Mo Lewis is the best Sam [strongside] linebacker in the business, even though he might have played a little heavy last year. Marvin Jones? Well, is he gonna stay healthy? I'm not sold on James Farrior. He's an exceptional athlete but only an O.K. player. And, of course, if they can't find a guy to play the nose up front they'll be in trouble....

The biggest problem in their secondary is communication on the field. Last year it broke down. Now they've brought in Damien Robinson. How he communicates with the other guys is the key....

It's a lovefest right now in New York, but the Jets haven't lost any games yet.