Santonio Holmes Trade To New York Jets and Its Fantasy Football Impact

April 12, 2010   ·   Fantasy-Info .com   ·   Jump to comments

In shocking fashion, the Steelers parted ways with their star wide receiver Santonio Holmes for a fifth-round pick to the Jets .
One can only guess this move was made by Steelers management to make a statement that bad conduct off the field will not be tolerated.
Holmes is expected to receive a four-game suspension and this was probably the final straw for Steelers management.
 
Fantasy Effect For The Jets
With this move, the Jets have now add another deep threat to go with Braylon Edwards and Jerricho Cotchery . Holmes unlike Edwards has solid hands once he gets the football thrown his way.
Because of his pass catching skills, the Jets will may be more inclined to keep Holmes in the long term and move Edwards after this season.
Look for the Jets to be talked about as a Super Bowl contender for this season but don't be surprised if various players' struggle in fantasy football. With so many options to throw the football to and run the...

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