Jets Coach Rex Ryan has spoken throughout training camp about the importance of roster depth. After one preseason game, however, the depth of the offensive line might suddenly be a concern.
Robert Turner, a versatile lineman who has been used at a variety of positions, was undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging examination on Tuesday after injuring his right leg in the first quarter of Monday night’s game against the Houston Texans. A report on the Web site of The Daily News on Tuesday morning said that Turner had sustained a broken leg, but one of Turner’s agents, Neil Schwartz, said in a phone interview that a conclusive diagnosis had not yet been determined.
Either way, it appears the Jets will have a hole in their offensive line, which was under scrutiny after the Texans recorded seven sacks Monday. Turner started at center Monday in place of Nick Mangold (stinger), but he has been used at tackle and guard, too. Without him, the Jets will have to turn more to Vladimir Ducasse, a second-year lineman who has been underwhelming and who continued to struggle Monday. Robby Felix, the third-string center, replaced Turner at center after the injury.
It seems likely that the Jets will need to look outside the organization for help on the offensive line, and one option is particularly intriguing: the former Giants center Shaun O’Hara, who was released by the team in July. O’Hara, 34, is a three-time Pro Bowl selection who remains available and may offer stability.
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