Why Jets Could Use Marshall
The Jets had difficulty getting the ball down the field last season. Brandon Marshall would be a big help. Only 31.5 percent of their receiving yards were from yards after the catch. The teams in 2008 with the highest percentage of receiving yards after the catch:
Team Pct of Yds after catch
Patriots 55.1 percent
Redskins 54.9 percent
Browns 47.5 percent
Jets 47.1 percent
49ers 46.4 percent
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