Entering the 2013 NFL Draft the New York Jets had a number of needs. With the #9 and #13 overall picks they were in a prime position to Draft two day one starters. With the trade of Darrelle Revis to TB they added a need at CB to go along with holes in the G, TE, OLB, and S positions. With the #9 pick they selected CB Dee Milliner and filled one need with the best player at that position. Milliner will now compete with Kyle Wilson to start opposite Antonio Cromartie who will now continue to cover the #1 WRs and continue to cement his name amongst the best CBs in Football.
When the #13 position came up many people, including myself were expecting the Jets to fill another need. The most obvious choice was OLB Jarvis Jones. The Jets haven't had a player with over 6.5 sacks since '09 and the lead Man was OLB Calvin Pace with an unimpressive 8 sacks on the year. Instead the Jets Drafted DT Sheldon Richardson out of Missouri. Huh? Didn't the Jets Draft Quinton Coples and Muhommad Wilkerson the year before that? Arent both of those players considered BOOM prospects having proven themselves in Jets uniforms? Why then do the Jets Draft another player who is expected to transition into a 3-4 DE? What does this mean for the Jets future?
With Milliner it is clear that the Jets are dedicating themselves to continue having one of the top Secondarys in the League. The Front 7 is another story. For three straight years the Jets have selected a Defensive Lineman. The Jets lost NT Sione Pouha and DE Mike Devito, so this was a need, but maybe not as important as others, but GM John Idzick has proven true to his word that they would Draft the best player available and not Draft for needs. What front will the Jets use in the future with three young number 1 DEs? Might we see more 4-3 fronts and if so does that mean that the Jets will now ignore the OLB positionfor the rest of the Draft? Most agree that Richardson was a good player, but not a his fit with the Jets. Will this opinion change if the Jets switch to a primarily 4-3 front or if they ask Richardson to add weight and play NT in their 3-4?
What is left for the Jets? They have one pick in each round? They are not looking to fill holes. They are looking to add playmakers. This will be an exciting and suprising Draft fans and will make for a very interesting Training Camp. The Jets aren't giving players spots on the Roster. They are adding players and competition WILL be at an all time high and you will have to earn everything the Jets give you.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Plan After Revis?
Well, the long awaited Divorce with the Jets best player has finally happened. Revis is no longer a Jet and will face his former team as a Buccaneer during the Season opener. Tampa Bay seemingly fixed last years worst statistical Pass Defense IF Revis returns to form and the Buccaneers can create a good Defensive Scheme. What about the Jets though? They just lost their best player and already had plenty of holes before the Off-Season began. What is their plan moving forward?
With Revis gone, the Jets no longer have the best CB Tandem in Football. Antonio Cromartie proved last year that He can still be considered a #1 Corner on a good Defense and Kyle Wilson was above average moving from the Nickle-Back to the #2 spot. Besides losing Revis, the Jets Secondary also lost Safeties LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell. They were able to add Laron's Brother, Dawan Landry, but that is a decline to the position. There isn't a player in the Draft that will be able to fill Revis' shoes, so how do the Jets offset the loss to their Defense?
It's been said that the best thing that can happen for a Secondary is a strong Pass Rush. The Jets did not resign OLB Bryan Thomas, but brought back OLB Calvin Pace at a discount rate and also signed Free Agent Pass Rush specialist Antwan Barnes. Barnes is familiar with the Jets Defense having played for Head Coach Rex Ryan in Baltimore. Barnes is not considered an every down player and Pace is not capable of getting double digit sacks. The Jets have been linked to multiple Pass Rushers for the upcoming Draft, including Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU, Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregan and Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia among others. The Jets haven't had a Player that notched over 6.5 Sacks in one Season since Rex Ryan joined the Jets in 2009. The Jets have a chance to change this with one of the players previously mentioned, but the Jets had one of the worst Offenses in the NFL last year, and have just as many holes on that side of the ball.
Many Jets fans want QB Mark Sanchez gone yesterday, but this years Draft Class of QBs is widely considered to be weak with a lack of Franchise players. Granted OC Tony Sporano was such a failure at his job that He was let go after just one year in that role with the Jets eating his contract, but Mark Sanchez had been on the decline before Sporano came to the Jets. Marty Mornhinweg was brought in to change the philosophy on Offense and is considered a Top 3 Offensive Coordinator with a West Coast philosophy that is very QB friendly. Even if Sanchez could be saved and reach the potential that made him the 5th overall selection in the 2009 Draft, the Jets lack a number of talented players around him. Sanchez's favorite target TE Dustin Keller is now in Miami and both starting Guards are either playing elsewhere or not currently on the team. Lets not forget that their best skill player WR Santonio Holmes is returning from a foot injury that cost him all but three games last year and lead Back Shonn Greene is now a Tennessee Titan. The Jets signed Guard Willie Colon and RB Mike Goodson, but the Jets aren't sure if Colon can stay healthy and if they have a lead RB which is why the have made an offer to the Saints for RB Chris Ivory.
So here the Jets stand heading into the Draft with needs at QB, G, RB, TE, WR, DT, OLB, CB, FS, and SS. The Jets now have 2 first round picks, and a selection in the remaining rounds. With multiple holes here is my thinking on what the Jets can do to rebuild their Roster. With the #9 Overall pick I think the Jets should select Chance Warmack G Alabama. Warmack is considered better than any other interior lineman since C Nick Mangold. The Offensive Line is needed for the Passing game and Running game and adding either Warmack or moving down and selecting G Jonothan Cooper UNC would instantly return the Jets Offensive Line to one of the best in the League and giving them a Line up of D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Willie Colon, Nick Mangold, Chance Warmack/Jonathon Cooper, Austin Howard.
With the #13 Overall selection the Jets are hoping that OLB Jarvis Jones Georgia falls back now that a couple of red flags have popped up, spinal condition and slow 40 time. If he or DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo are both gone by this pick then the Jets should absolutely trade back and stock pile more picks, but either player would give the Jets a young dynamic Pass Rusher that would reak havoc in the back field. Jarvis Jones is a playmaker and regardless of a disappointing 40 time you have to rely on game tape. When you are compared to Von Miller you can pretty much pencil him in for 10+ sacks a year. If the Jets have an OLB constantly putting pressure on the opposing QB the Secondary will have a good chance to pick off quite a few passes.
In the 2nd Round the Jets will run to the podium to hand in the card for TE Zack Ertz Stanford. Dustin Keller was a very good Recieving threat, but was a horrible blocker and the Jets currently have Jeff Cumberland, Konrad Reuland and Rugby Player project Hayden Smith manning the TE position. Ertz is the best TE not named Tyler Eifert and has great hands and Route Running and can also be expected to block better than any of the TEs currently on the Roster. Ertz is a threat and with a Guard in the 1st Round keeping the QB upright Zach Ertz will have plenty of time to embarrass whatever Line-Backer or Safety is in charge of matching up with him.
Since we can't predict any trades the Jets may make during the Draft I won't add in any extra picks, but before I give you my selection for the 3rd Round let me just say that if the Jets are able to pick up another 2nd Round pick by trading down in the 1st Round they should absolutely select DE Margus Hunt BMU to fill the hole left by Mike Devito and give the Jets a Pass Rush that Devito could only dream of. Sticking with the current available picks though this slot should belong to CB Logan Ryan Rutgers. We aren't making this selection to make up for the loss of Revis, cause there is no replacement. This should've been the pick even if Revis was still on the team. Ryan is a big Corner and will be able to help with the Jets problem covering TEs. Kyle Wilson will remain at the #2 Corner Spot making Ryan the new Nickel and Dime spot and giving the Rookie Corner some time to develop.
With the 4th Round pick the Jets should continue filling up the holes to their Secondary and make their new Defensive Backs Coach a verry happy and proud Father by selecting His Son S T.J. McDonald USC. McDonald would not be considered just a favor to one of their own. McDonald is a big Back that will help with opposing TEs and considered a hard hitter that will help against the Run. He will have a chance to start opposite Dawan Landry or at least be part of a very young rotation with last years selections Josh Bush and Antonio Allen.
In the 5th Round I believe the Jets need to begin planning for a future not including Santonio Holmes being a long term member of the Jets and instead being a Cap Casualty next year by selecting WR Aaron Dobson Marshall. Dobson is a tall WR that can stretch the field and if both players are able to develop give the Jets their starting #1 and #2 along side last years 2nd Round pick Stephen Hill. Dobson has a similar build to Hill and will be able to be an immediate Red Zone threat and add depth to the WR position.
Since the Jets are currently offering their 6th Round pick t i the Saints for Ivory I'm going to include the 7th Round pick to complete that trade. Even if this trade falls through I would suggest the Jets trade both picks for selections next year. They are in a rebuilding mode and can't afford to hope for a late Round gem adding more picks next year will give them the opportunity to trade up and select players that they want to fill up the few holes they should have after their young players develop and they make a splash in Free Agency with the over $35 million in Cap Space they are expected to have.
So this is my plan to fix the Jets. What do you think of this plan and what would you do to fill the holes on the team? Leave your comments and enjoy the moves that the Jets are on the verge to make.
With Revis gone, the Jets no longer have the best CB Tandem in Football. Antonio Cromartie proved last year that He can still be considered a #1 Corner on a good Defense and Kyle Wilson was above average moving from the Nickle-Back to the #2 spot. Besides losing Revis, the Jets Secondary also lost Safeties LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell. They were able to add Laron's Brother, Dawan Landry, but that is a decline to the position. There isn't a player in the Draft that will be able to fill Revis' shoes, so how do the Jets offset the loss to their Defense?
It's been said that the best thing that can happen for a Secondary is a strong Pass Rush. The Jets did not resign OLB Bryan Thomas, but brought back OLB Calvin Pace at a discount rate and also signed Free Agent Pass Rush specialist Antwan Barnes. Barnes is familiar with the Jets Defense having played for Head Coach Rex Ryan in Baltimore. Barnes is not considered an every down player and Pace is not capable of getting double digit sacks. The Jets have been linked to multiple Pass Rushers for the upcoming Draft, including Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU, Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregan and Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia among others. The Jets haven't had a Player that notched over 6.5 Sacks in one Season since Rex Ryan joined the Jets in 2009. The Jets have a chance to change this with one of the players previously mentioned, but the Jets had one of the worst Offenses in the NFL last year, and have just as many holes on that side of the ball.
Many Jets fans want QB Mark Sanchez gone yesterday, but this years Draft Class of QBs is widely considered to be weak with a lack of Franchise players. Granted OC Tony Sporano was such a failure at his job that He was let go after just one year in that role with the Jets eating his contract, but Mark Sanchez had been on the decline before Sporano came to the Jets. Marty Mornhinweg was brought in to change the philosophy on Offense and is considered a Top 3 Offensive Coordinator with a West Coast philosophy that is very QB friendly. Even if Sanchez could be saved and reach the potential that made him the 5th overall selection in the 2009 Draft, the Jets lack a number of talented players around him. Sanchez's favorite target TE Dustin Keller is now in Miami and both starting Guards are either playing elsewhere or not currently on the team. Lets not forget that their best skill player WR Santonio Holmes is returning from a foot injury that cost him all but three games last year and lead Back Shonn Greene is now a Tennessee Titan. The Jets signed Guard Willie Colon and RB Mike Goodson, but the Jets aren't sure if Colon can stay healthy and if they have a lead RB which is why the have made an offer to the Saints for RB Chris Ivory.
So here the Jets stand heading into the Draft with needs at QB, G, RB, TE, WR, DT, OLB, CB, FS, and SS. The Jets now have 2 first round picks, and a selection in the remaining rounds. With multiple holes here is my thinking on what the Jets can do to rebuild their Roster. With the #9 Overall pick I think the Jets should select Chance Warmack G Alabama. Warmack is considered better than any other interior lineman since C Nick Mangold. The Offensive Line is needed for the Passing game and Running game and adding either Warmack or moving down and selecting G Jonothan Cooper UNC would instantly return the Jets Offensive Line to one of the best in the League and giving them a Line up of D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Willie Colon, Nick Mangold, Chance Warmack/Jonathon Cooper, Austin Howard.
With the #13 Overall selection the Jets are hoping that OLB Jarvis Jones Georgia falls back now that a couple of red flags have popped up, spinal condition and slow 40 time. If he or DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo are both gone by this pick then the Jets should absolutely trade back and stock pile more picks, but either player would give the Jets a young dynamic Pass Rusher that would reak havoc in the back field. Jarvis Jones is a playmaker and regardless of a disappointing 40 time you have to rely on game tape. When you are compared to Von Miller you can pretty much pencil him in for 10+ sacks a year. If the Jets have an OLB constantly putting pressure on the opposing QB the Secondary will have a good chance to pick off quite a few passes.
In the 2nd Round the Jets will run to the podium to hand in the card for TE Zack Ertz Stanford. Dustin Keller was a very good Recieving threat, but was a horrible blocker and the Jets currently have Jeff Cumberland, Konrad Reuland and Rugby Player project Hayden Smith manning the TE position. Ertz is the best TE not named Tyler Eifert and has great hands and Route Running and can also be expected to block better than any of the TEs currently on the Roster. Ertz is a threat and with a Guard in the 1st Round keeping the QB upright Zach Ertz will have plenty of time to embarrass whatever Line-Backer or Safety is in charge of matching up with him.
Since we can't predict any trades the Jets may make during the Draft I won't add in any extra picks, but before I give you my selection for the 3rd Round let me just say that if the Jets are able to pick up another 2nd Round pick by trading down in the 1st Round they should absolutely select DE Margus Hunt BMU to fill the hole left by Mike Devito and give the Jets a Pass Rush that Devito could only dream of. Sticking with the current available picks though this slot should belong to CB Logan Ryan Rutgers. We aren't making this selection to make up for the loss of Revis, cause there is no replacement. This should've been the pick even if Revis was still on the team. Ryan is a big Corner and will be able to help with the Jets problem covering TEs. Kyle Wilson will remain at the #2 Corner Spot making Ryan the new Nickel and Dime spot and giving the Rookie Corner some time to develop.
With the 4th Round pick the Jets should continue filling up the holes to their Secondary and make their new Defensive Backs Coach a verry happy and proud Father by selecting His Son S T.J. McDonald USC. McDonald would not be considered just a favor to one of their own. McDonald is a big Back that will help with opposing TEs and considered a hard hitter that will help against the Run. He will have a chance to start opposite Dawan Landry or at least be part of a very young rotation with last years selections Josh Bush and Antonio Allen.
In the 5th Round I believe the Jets need to begin planning for a future not including Santonio Holmes being a long term member of the Jets and instead being a Cap Casualty next year by selecting WR Aaron Dobson Marshall. Dobson is a tall WR that can stretch the field and if both players are able to develop give the Jets their starting #1 and #2 along side last years 2nd Round pick Stephen Hill. Dobson has a similar build to Hill and will be able to be an immediate Red Zone threat and add depth to the WR position.
Since the Jets are currently offering their 6th Round pick t i the Saints for Ivory I'm going to include the 7th Round pick to complete that trade. Even if this trade falls through I would suggest the Jets trade both picks for selections next year. They are in a rebuilding mode and can't afford to hope for a late Round gem adding more picks next year will give them the opportunity to trade up and select players that they want to fill up the few holes they should have after their young players develop and they make a splash in Free Agency with the over $35 million in Cap Space they are expected to have.
So this is my plan to fix the Jets. What do you think of this plan and what would you do to fill the holes on the team? Leave your comments and enjoy the moves that the Jets are on the verge to make.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Are The Jets Sectretly Rebuilding???
Many "experts" on the TV, Radio and World Wide Web have painted the Jets as a misfit band of idiots and a team that is worse than their record indicates. Bill Parcells famously stated that, "You are what your record says you are". The Jets are 3-3, 2-0 in Division games and #1 in the AFC East. If the Jets are worse than their record indicates, then why is it that the New England Patriots who are also 3-0, 1-0 in the Division, and the Jets next matchup, are considered favorites for the Superbowl still?
The New York Jets have also been plauged with injuries early on in the Season losing Darrelle Revis, Santonio Holmes and Josh Mauga for the Season. Dustin Keller and Stephen Hill have missed numerous games leaving QB Mark Sanchez with WR Jeremey Kerley as his number one Offensive weapon. Many suggested that the Jets bring in Plaxico Burress, or Terrell Owens, but the Jets instead brought in Jason Hill who had a TD against the Colts after only 10 days with the team.
This signing reminded me of a theory I had before the Season started. Many "experts" are asking to fire either Rex Ryan, Mike Tannenbaum, or both. I haven't heard ANYONE mimic my thinking and stating that the New York Jets are rebuilding while staying competitive. It starts with the Salary Cap. The Jets are approxamitly $8 million under the Cap and with the new barganing agreement, this money will be able to be used against the Cap next year. It is widely believed that Darrelle Revis will recieve a new Contract before the Season starts next year. Dustin Keller, Shonn Greene, Calvin Pace, Bryan Thomas, Yeremiah Bell, LaRon Landry, Matt Slauson and Brandon Moore are all Free Agents after this Season.
Keller and Landry look like locks to come back next year. Many may notice that Matt Slauson has been spelled by Vlad Duccasse even though the competition was won by Slauson in Training Camp. Could it be that the Jets Coaching Staff wants to see Big Vlad in real game tape in order to decide that Ducasse and Matt Slauson will be the starting Guards for the Jets in the Future making Pro Bowler Brandon Moore expendable? Pace and Thomas are obviously done with Pace having a fairly sizable Contract coming off of the Cap. Shonn Greene is a player that has to prove himself this year along with Ducasse and Joe Mcknight.
In the past 2 Seasons what players did the Jets bring in to long term Contracts? The Jets are clearly building this team through the Draft and when you have young players they often take time to develop. I can understand some Fans being frustrated with the way the Season has gone and wanting a change in some of the decision making, but GM Mike Tannenbaum is building a team that will last for the forseeable future. Some of the Draft picks have come into question and it is easy for some to forget Mike T. trading up for Revis, Harris, Keller, Sanchez and Greene. Its easy for some to forget that the Jets went to back to back AFC Championship games in the first 2 years of the careers of Mark Sanchez and first time Head Coach Rex Ryan. Its easy to forget that the Jets are 3-3 and in first place of the AFC East after 6 weeks of Football with a game against the hated Patriots up next.
Mike Tannenbaum has a plan for this team and all the "experts" can focus on Tim Tebow and paint the Jets as a Circus, but if your a Jets Fan you should feel comfortable with the direction the team is headed in. Much was made about the Jets not replacing Wayne Hunter with an expensive Veteran RT, but when have you heard/seen Austin Howard have a bad game this Season? The "experts" claimed that the Jets Defense was done with Cromartie and Kyle Wilson as your starting two CBs, but now these same people are talking about how Cromartie is currently the best CB in the NFL with Interceptions in his last 2 games, and Kyle Wilson has disappeared from opposing teams highlight reels. The "experts" are calling for Tebow Time, but Mark Sanchez is starting to get his players back and Dustin Keller does wonders for this Jets Offense just by being on the field. The Jets have a core group of players with few holes, but next year with a new Draft and plenty of Cap space, those holes will be filled pretty quickly and the Jets will have young players ready to contribute for the next 10 years.
What do you think about the current plan for the team? Are you on board with the moves that have been made, or do you have some "must have" moves or players for the remainder of the year and beyond? Leave a comment and opinion. I for one have full confidence in the Owner, GM and Coaching Staff. Our Defensive Line is set, CB position set with Revis returning next year, Offensive Line looks set for the future with or without Moore, I believe in Mark Sanchez. We need Outside Linebackers, a home run hitting RB and some Wide Recievers to help Sanchez. Kerley and Hill are developing nicely and Santonio Holmes is a wild card so it will be interesting to see where this team goes. I would rather wait and see what happens.
The New York Jets have also been plauged with injuries early on in the Season losing Darrelle Revis, Santonio Holmes and Josh Mauga for the Season. Dustin Keller and Stephen Hill have missed numerous games leaving QB Mark Sanchez with WR Jeremey Kerley as his number one Offensive weapon. Many suggested that the Jets bring in Plaxico Burress, or Terrell Owens, but the Jets instead brought in Jason Hill who had a TD against the Colts after only 10 days with the team.
This signing reminded me of a theory I had before the Season started. Many "experts" are asking to fire either Rex Ryan, Mike Tannenbaum, or both. I haven't heard ANYONE mimic my thinking and stating that the New York Jets are rebuilding while staying competitive. It starts with the Salary Cap. The Jets are approxamitly $8 million under the Cap and with the new barganing agreement, this money will be able to be used against the Cap next year. It is widely believed that Darrelle Revis will recieve a new Contract before the Season starts next year. Dustin Keller, Shonn Greene, Calvin Pace, Bryan Thomas, Yeremiah Bell, LaRon Landry, Matt Slauson and Brandon Moore are all Free Agents after this Season.
Keller and Landry look like locks to come back next year. Many may notice that Matt Slauson has been spelled by Vlad Duccasse even though the competition was won by Slauson in Training Camp. Could it be that the Jets Coaching Staff wants to see Big Vlad in real game tape in order to decide that Ducasse and Matt Slauson will be the starting Guards for the Jets in the Future making Pro Bowler Brandon Moore expendable? Pace and Thomas are obviously done with Pace having a fairly sizable Contract coming off of the Cap. Shonn Greene is a player that has to prove himself this year along with Ducasse and Joe Mcknight.
In the past 2 Seasons what players did the Jets bring in to long term Contracts? The Jets are clearly building this team through the Draft and when you have young players they often take time to develop. I can understand some Fans being frustrated with the way the Season has gone and wanting a change in some of the decision making, but GM Mike Tannenbaum is building a team that will last for the forseeable future. Some of the Draft picks have come into question and it is easy for some to forget Mike T. trading up for Revis, Harris, Keller, Sanchez and Greene. Its easy for some to forget that the Jets went to back to back AFC Championship games in the first 2 years of the careers of Mark Sanchez and first time Head Coach Rex Ryan. Its easy to forget that the Jets are 3-3 and in first place of the AFC East after 6 weeks of Football with a game against the hated Patriots up next.
Mike Tannenbaum has a plan for this team and all the "experts" can focus on Tim Tebow and paint the Jets as a Circus, but if your a Jets Fan you should feel comfortable with the direction the team is headed in. Much was made about the Jets not replacing Wayne Hunter with an expensive Veteran RT, but when have you heard/seen Austin Howard have a bad game this Season? The "experts" claimed that the Jets Defense was done with Cromartie and Kyle Wilson as your starting two CBs, but now these same people are talking about how Cromartie is currently the best CB in the NFL with Interceptions in his last 2 games, and Kyle Wilson has disappeared from opposing teams highlight reels. The "experts" are calling for Tebow Time, but Mark Sanchez is starting to get his players back and Dustin Keller does wonders for this Jets Offense just by being on the field. The Jets have a core group of players with few holes, but next year with a new Draft and plenty of Cap space, those holes will be filled pretty quickly and the Jets will have young players ready to contribute for the next 10 years.
What do you think about the current plan for the team? Are you on board with the moves that have been made, or do you have some "must have" moves or players for the remainder of the year and beyond? Leave a comment and opinion. I for one have full confidence in the Owner, GM and Coaching Staff. Our Defensive Line is set, CB position set with Revis returning next year, Offensive Line looks set for the future with or without Moore, I believe in Mark Sanchez. We need Outside Linebackers, a home run hitting RB and some Wide Recievers to help Sanchez. Kerley and Hill are developing nicely and Santonio Holmes is a wild card so it will be interesting to see where this team goes. I would rather wait and see what happens.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
WHY JETS FANS #CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START
If you have watche ESPN, checked out YouTube videos or read any sports articles then you have heard/seen plenty how the Jets are a horrible, disfunctional team with no talent and no chance to make the Playoffs. Oh how a year changes. For the past two years the Jets were known as one of the most talented teams in the League and not only Playoff bound, but SuperBowl contenders. It boggles the mind how after an 8-8 season with team chemistry issues, a 25th ranked Offense and 5th ranked Defense is now one of the worst team in the NFL. Well Jets fans, you know how far from the truth that is.
Looking back at last year and what the Jets struggled with, it is clear that the Jets fixed most of those problems. The Jets Defense couldn't stop TE's and passes over the middle. Eric Smith is a great in-the-box run stuffer, but is suspect at best in pass coverage. Jim Leanord was injured and is now playing for the Broncos, but was never a physical and athletic Safety. The Jets looked to correct this by signing Free-Agents LaRon Landry, Yeremiah Bell and Drafting Josh Bush and Antonio Allen. We have all heard that "if" Landry stays healthy the Jets are dangerous. If you've watched any of the Pre-Season games this year you will notice that not only can Landry hit hard, he is also showing some ball-hawking skills with 2 interceptions in the last 2 games. Yeremiah Bell has been limited with soreness, but he is also known as a BIG hitter and has a good grasp of the Defense. Bush and Allen are both Rookies who look to spend this year devoloping, but Allens play may get him some time on the field this year. He is a nice hitter, but had an excellent Training Camp intercepting plenty of passes. If the Jets aren't able to stop TE's and RB's catching balls out of the back field count on these Safeties laying big hits to make Offensive players think three times running across the middle.
The Jets Offensive Line struggled to make holes for their Running Backs and protect Sanchez for some pretty crushing hits. Wayne Hunter is gone and plenty of Jets fans are crying from happyness. In his place is young and raw Ryan Howard and 2nd Round "Bust" Jason Smith from the St. Louis Rams. Howard has played well so far so the Jets have confidence in his ability and Jets fans know that he couldn't possibly be worse than Wayne Hunter. There is a new Offensive Coordinator in Tony Sporano, wich means new schemes and philosophies. The Jets are looking for a return to Ground and Pound, but Sporano isn't looking for Sanchez to be a "Game Manager". Sanchez will be asked to make deep passes down the field to keep Defenses honest. Greene has returned as the #1 RB after his first 1,000+ yard season and both Joe Mcknight and Bilal Powell have improved and it's still not clear which RB will play behind Greene and take over LT's 3rd down duties. Besides Wayne Hunter the Offensive Line struggled due to injuries. Everyone is healthy so look for improved play from the O-Line and RBs.
In all 3 years under Rex Ryan the Jets haven't had the players that are able to get to the QB without exotic blitz packages. Not only did the Jets address this issue in this years Draft by selecting DE Quinton Coples, but two of last years picks, DE Muhomad Wilkerson and NT Kenrick Ellis have both improved and put pressure on opposing QBs this Pre-Season, but OLB/DE Aaron Maybin, (Last years team leader in Sacks and Forced Fumbles) has returned in better shape and spent his first full Off Season to fully grasp the system and expand his role. The Jets also added former Vikings Defensive Line Coach Karl Dunbar to the staff and he has improved the pass rushing skills to all of his Linemen even making DE Mike Devito, known for stuffing the run into a Pass Rusher off of the Edge. The Jets now have Coples, Maybin, Wilkerson, Harris, Scott, Devito, Richardson, and Ellis with the ability and talent to get to the Quarterback on a consistant bases.
The Jets may be on everyones list for worst teams, but anyone who knows Football and ignores Gossip Magazines knows the Jets are in for a bounce back year. The Jets have not scored a single Touchdown in 3 Pre-Season games, but week one of the Regular Season is when it counts and the teams play for real. That is when the Jets will unleash their Offense, which includes a new Wild-Cat package that the NFL has been curious about since th Jets made the trade for Tim Tebow. The Jets will also have most of their Offensive players back healthy and the Defense will show off all of their bells, whistles, blitzes, and new line ups including the 4-3 and 46 Defense. The time for talking about how disfunctional the Jets are and who will be the starting Quarterback. Week one the Jets play the Bills and will either be 1-0 or 0-1.
Let me know wat you #CAN'T WAIT for. Is it a player, personel group, or scheme? Share your thoughts and feelings on Gang Green and their doubters.
Looking back at last year and what the Jets struggled with, it is clear that the Jets fixed most of those problems. The Jets Defense couldn't stop TE's and passes over the middle. Eric Smith is a great in-the-box run stuffer, but is suspect at best in pass coverage. Jim Leanord was injured and is now playing for the Broncos, but was never a physical and athletic Safety. The Jets looked to correct this by signing Free-Agents LaRon Landry, Yeremiah Bell and Drafting Josh Bush and Antonio Allen. We have all heard that "if" Landry stays healthy the Jets are dangerous. If you've watched any of the Pre-Season games this year you will notice that not only can Landry hit hard, he is also showing some ball-hawking skills with 2 interceptions in the last 2 games. Yeremiah Bell has been limited with soreness, but he is also known as a BIG hitter and has a good grasp of the Defense. Bush and Allen are both Rookies who look to spend this year devoloping, but Allens play may get him some time on the field this year. He is a nice hitter, but had an excellent Training Camp intercepting plenty of passes. If the Jets aren't able to stop TE's and RB's catching balls out of the back field count on these Safeties laying big hits to make Offensive players think three times running across the middle.
The Jets Offensive Line struggled to make holes for their Running Backs and protect Sanchez for some pretty crushing hits. Wayne Hunter is gone and plenty of Jets fans are crying from happyness. In his place is young and raw Ryan Howard and 2nd Round "Bust" Jason Smith from the St. Louis Rams. Howard has played well so far so the Jets have confidence in his ability and Jets fans know that he couldn't possibly be worse than Wayne Hunter. There is a new Offensive Coordinator in Tony Sporano, wich means new schemes and philosophies. The Jets are looking for a return to Ground and Pound, but Sporano isn't looking for Sanchez to be a "Game Manager". Sanchez will be asked to make deep passes down the field to keep Defenses honest. Greene has returned as the #1 RB after his first 1,000+ yard season and both Joe Mcknight and Bilal Powell have improved and it's still not clear which RB will play behind Greene and take over LT's 3rd down duties. Besides Wayne Hunter the Offensive Line struggled due to injuries. Everyone is healthy so look for improved play from the O-Line and RBs.
In all 3 years under Rex Ryan the Jets haven't had the players that are able to get to the QB without exotic blitz packages. Not only did the Jets address this issue in this years Draft by selecting DE Quinton Coples, but two of last years picks, DE Muhomad Wilkerson and NT Kenrick Ellis have both improved and put pressure on opposing QBs this Pre-Season, but OLB/DE Aaron Maybin, (Last years team leader in Sacks and Forced Fumbles) has returned in better shape and spent his first full Off Season to fully grasp the system and expand his role. The Jets also added former Vikings Defensive Line Coach Karl Dunbar to the staff and he has improved the pass rushing skills to all of his Linemen even making DE Mike Devito, known for stuffing the run into a Pass Rusher off of the Edge. The Jets now have Coples, Maybin, Wilkerson, Harris, Scott, Devito, Richardson, and Ellis with the ability and talent to get to the Quarterback on a consistant bases.
The Jets may be on everyones list for worst teams, but anyone who knows Football and ignores Gossip Magazines knows the Jets are in for a bounce back year. The Jets have not scored a single Touchdown in 3 Pre-Season games, but week one of the Regular Season is when it counts and the teams play for real. That is when the Jets will unleash their Offense, which includes a new Wild-Cat package that the NFL has been curious about since th Jets made the trade for Tim Tebow. The Jets will also have most of their Offensive players back healthy and the Defense will show off all of their bells, whistles, blitzes, and new line ups including the 4-3 and 46 Defense. The time for talking about how disfunctional the Jets are and who will be the starting Quarterback. Week one the Jets play the Bills and will either be 1-0 or 0-1.
Let me know wat you #CAN'T WAIT for. Is it a player, personel group, or scheme? Share your thoughts and feelings on Gang Green and their doubters.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Why You Should Trust Mike Tannenbaum And Rex Ryan.
Tebow Time came and went as Mark Sanchez and the new look Jets Offense played their first Pre-Season game against the Bengals. The Jets finally made a move and moved on from Offensive Coordinator Brian Shottenheimer and brought in former Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sporano. Head Coach Rex Ryan and General Manager Mike Tannenbaum brought in Sporano to be the mirror image of Rex Ryans Defense on the Offensive side of the ball. Sporano and Rex share the same philosaphy of running the football, limiting turnovers, and playing great Defense. Tonight was the first look of the new Offensive System and the new players that were brought onto the team.
Neither Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow looked impressive while leading the Offense and most of that was from poor protection from the Offensive Line. All the Offensive players are learning a brand new system, so some growing pains were to be expected. Mark Sanchez did appear to be decisive and released the ball very quickly. Tebow looked more like a Quarterback than He did during His time with the Broncos. He showed strong legs scrambling for some yards and the Jets will see plenty of that when Tebow steps on the field to run the Wild-Cat. The Offense was without #1 WR Santonio Holmes and starting Right-Tackle Wayne Hunter due to injury, so this hampered the Offense. Look for the Jets to add more plays and chemistry as the Pre-Season goes on.
As far as the new Free Agents that Tannenbaum brought in, Safeties LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell didn't see much time as the #1's on Defense only played for the 1st Quarter. The important news is that Landry looked quick and healthy. If He can stay healthy for the entire Season the Jets will bost one of the top Secondaries in the League. DE Jay Richardson #92 looked pretty good. He is a 5th year player previously with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. He is just another body on a very deep Defensive Lineman Roster.
During the 2012 Draft when the Jets were up with the 16th selection chants of Melvin Ingram could be heard filling the Radio City Music Hall. It was a shock to many (incuding myself) when DE Quinton Coples was announced as their pick when many felt Ingram was tailor made for the Jets Defense. During last nights Pre-Season game between the Sand Diego Chargers, who picked Ingram with their first pick of the Draft and the Green Bay Packers, Ingram looked pretty impressive. Ingrams play was so impressive that tweets of "Jets fans must be cringing right now" were sent out from NFL Analysts everywhere. Coples was viewed by some as Vernon Gholston 2.0. Many are aware that Gholston was a pick by then Head Coach Eric Mangini, but Tannenbaum still has final say and signed off on the pick. This year Ryan hand picked Coples for his Defense, Tannenbaum signed off on it and in tonights Pre-Season game Coples didn't dissappoint. The announcers constantly called his name as He was a part of most of the Defensive plays for the 1st 3 Quarters with a few tackles for loss and even a Sack/Forced Fumble. It is still a long Season, but as good as Ingram was for the Chargers Round 1 of the Ingram vs Coples battle goes to Coples by a land slide. Rex and Tannenbaum got it right.
Other Rookies were a little more quiet. 2nd Round Pick WR Stephen Hill had a dropped ball when He was wide open for a First Down pass from QB Tim Tebow. He did have a few snatches on balls that were a bit high. Hill is known as a very raw prospect coming out of the Georgia Tech Option Offense. His speed and height will only be an asset and He did have some moves out there.
The other late round picks were still feeling their way around, but it is early on in their careers. 7th Round Pick WR Jordan White looked lost on Special Teams with a muffed Kick Off Return, but Un-Drafted Rookie WR Royce Pollard looked good in a catch and his Punt Return. Mike Tannenbaum is known more for as a numbers guy, but this is the GM that Drafted T D'Brickashaw Ferguson, C Nick Mangold, CB Derrelle Revis, ILB David Harris, QB Mark Sanchez, RB Shonn Greene and oh yeah DE Quinton Coples. He still has the issue of taking care of Derrelle Revis' contract, but since he has been the GM for the Jets, Mike Tannenbaum has made more smart moves than Vernon Gholstons. Jets fans are in good hands with Tanny and Rex leading the way.
What do you think is Tannenbaums best move since he took over in the 2006 Season? Was it a Draft Pick, Free Agent signing, Coach Hire or Contract Extension. Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Neither Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow looked impressive while leading the Offense and most of that was from poor protection from the Offensive Line. All the Offensive players are learning a brand new system, so some growing pains were to be expected. Mark Sanchez did appear to be decisive and released the ball very quickly. Tebow looked more like a Quarterback than He did during His time with the Broncos. He showed strong legs scrambling for some yards and the Jets will see plenty of that when Tebow steps on the field to run the Wild-Cat. The Offense was without #1 WR Santonio Holmes and starting Right-Tackle Wayne Hunter due to injury, so this hampered the Offense. Look for the Jets to add more plays and chemistry as the Pre-Season goes on.
As far as the new Free Agents that Tannenbaum brought in, Safeties LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell didn't see much time as the #1's on Defense only played for the 1st Quarter. The important news is that Landry looked quick and healthy. If He can stay healthy for the entire Season the Jets will bost one of the top Secondaries in the League. DE Jay Richardson #92 looked pretty good. He is a 5th year player previously with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. He is just another body on a very deep Defensive Lineman Roster.
During the 2012 Draft when the Jets were up with the 16th selection chants of Melvin Ingram could be heard filling the Radio City Music Hall. It was a shock to many (incuding myself) when DE Quinton Coples was announced as their pick when many felt Ingram was tailor made for the Jets Defense. During last nights Pre-Season game between the Sand Diego Chargers, who picked Ingram with their first pick of the Draft and the Green Bay Packers, Ingram looked pretty impressive. Ingrams play was so impressive that tweets of "Jets fans must be cringing right now" were sent out from NFL Analysts everywhere. Coples was viewed by some as Vernon Gholston 2.0. Many are aware that Gholston was a pick by then Head Coach Eric Mangini, but Tannenbaum still has final say and signed off on the pick. This year Ryan hand picked Coples for his Defense, Tannenbaum signed off on it and in tonights Pre-Season game Coples didn't dissappoint. The announcers constantly called his name as He was a part of most of the Defensive plays for the 1st 3 Quarters with a few tackles for loss and even a Sack/Forced Fumble. It is still a long Season, but as good as Ingram was for the Chargers Round 1 of the Ingram vs Coples battle goes to Coples by a land slide. Rex and Tannenbaum got it right.
Other Rookies were a little more quiet. 2nd Round Pick WR Stephen Hill had a dropped ball when He was wide open for a First Down pass from QB Tim Tebow. He did have a few snatches on balls that were a bit high. Hill is known as a very raw prospect coming out of the Georgia Tech Option Offense. His speed and height will only be an asset and He did have some moves out there.
The other late round picks were still feeling their way around, but it is early on in their careers. 7th Round Pick WR Jordan White looked lost on Special Teams with a muffed Kick Off Return, but Un-Drafted Rookie WR Royce Pollard looked good in a catch and his Punt Return. Mike Tannenbaum is known more for as a numbers guy, but this is the GM that Drafted T D'Brickashaw Ferguson, C Nick Mangold, CB Derrelle Revis, ILB David Harris, QB Mark Sanchez, RB Shonn Greene and oh yeah DE Quinton Coples. He still has the issue of taking care of Derrelle Revis' contract, but since he has been the GM for the Jets, Mike Tannenbaum has made more smart moves than Vernon Gholstons. Jets fans are in good hands with Tanny and Rex leading the way.
What do you think is Tannenbaums best move since he took over in the 2006 Season? Was it a Draft Pick, Free Agent signing, Coach Hire or Contract Extension. Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
PRESEASON WEEK 1: What To Watch For.
Much has been made in the media of a scirmish between Jets teamates in the last 2 days of Training Camp. Some believe this is the beginning of another year of a fractured locker room, and people who actually know what they are talking about know that this is a normal part of Training Camp across the League. One thing everyone would agree on is that the Jets are ready to hit players wearing different color uniforms, and Jets fans want to see what their team has been working on all off season to correct an 8-8 season.
New players through Free Agency, WR Chaz Schilens, S LaRon Landry, S Yeremiah Bell, K Josh Brown will be on full display in some position battles with the 2 new Safeties expected to be the new starters and answer to the biggest weakness on Defense. Josh Brown has been in a tight battle with Nick Novak and the competition has brought out the best in both kickers, more notably Novak who seems to thrive during competition, but needs to be more consistant during the regular Season. Safeties Landry and Bell were brought in to plug in the middle of the Secondary and stop TE's from bleeding the Defense dry. Both players are known for being in the box players, so it will be good to see how they work in coverage knowing they can trust their Corners to handle their assignments one on one with no need for help. Schilens was the vocal leader against CB Antonio Cromartie's comments about being the #2 WR on the Roster, so lets see if He can step up on the field as well.
Many Jets fans are excited about the Jets contraversal 2012 Draft Class which may be as good as the 2007 Draft Class highlighted by CB Derrelle Revis and ILB David Harris. 1st Round pick DE Quinton Coples wasn't the player fans or critics expected to get with DE/OLB Melvin Ingram and OLB Courtney Upshaw still on the Board. Coples looked good good in OTAs, but has been quiet for most of Training Camp. The Jets have said that they will use more 4-3 alignments, so the Coples pick makes more sense, but the Jets need to see something from their 1st Round pick during the Pre-Season.
2nd Round pick WR Stephen Hill is a big, fast, and strong WR that Fans and Critics are in love with. He has his issues, but He is battling for the #2 WR position and the Jets are counting on him to step up. He has impressed in Training Camp against Revis and Cromartie who are both far above average Corners, so it will be interesting to see how he does against Corners around the League and it all starts Friday.
3rd Round pick ILB Demario Davis has most people taking a closer look. With Bart Scott not playing well last year and being up there in age with a large contract it is a matter of when not if Davis will be inserted into the starting lineup. Davis is a big hitter with a 4.5 40 yard dash. His leadership skills have been on full display with comparisons to Ray Lewis, but the Jets want to see him show skills on the field. Lets see if Davis can put pressure on the QB, stop the run and cover TEs as well as he leads off of the field.
6th Round pick S Josh Bush and 7th Round pick S Antonio Allen are both developemental picks with neither expected to make any big impacts this year. Bush is the only natural FS on the Jets Roster so the Jets were hoping to see something from him incase of injuries, but Allen who played exclusively in the box in S. Carolina has been the ball hawk in Training Camp above ALL of the Safeties. It will be interesting to see how much these 2 players can pick up in their first year and if the Coaching Staff will implement certain packages, cause the players are just too good to keep them off of the field.
Of course Tim Tebow will be heavily watched, but the QB who should be in the spotlight is starter Mark Sanchez. How well has he picked up Tony Sporano's Offense and how much chemistry does he have with a Recieving Core that has had injuries and missed practices all Training Camp. Sanchez has been praised by the Coaching Staff and Media alike for his leadership qualities and understandng of the QB Position. Tebow will be Tebow and that is that.
There is a battle for the #2 RB spot between 3rd year player Joe McKnight who was a superstar in kick-off returns last year and 2nd year player Bilal Powell who was abismal last year in the few snaps he recieved. It doesn't matter who impresses during practice because when it comes to the RB position it is all about what you do with the pads on and the bodies flying.
I am most excited to see what Sanchez does under center, how good Stephen Hill can be and how hard Landry is going to hit someone. What are you looking for in the Jets 1st Pre-Season game against the Bengals Friday night?
New players through Free Agency, WR Chaz Schilens, S LaRon Landry, S Yeremiah Bell, K Josh Brown will be on full display in some position battles with the 2 new Safeties expected to be the new starters and answer to the biggest weakness on Defense. Josh Brown has been in a tight battle with Nick Novak and the competition has brought out the best in both kickers, more notably Novak who seems to thrive during competition, but needs to be more consistant during the regular Season. Safeties Landry and Bell were brought in to plug in the middle of the Secondary and stop TE's from bleeding the Defense dry. Both players are known for being in the box players, so it will be good to see how they work in coverage knowing they can trust their Corners to handle their assignments one on one with no need for help. Schilens was the vocal leader against CB Antonio Cromartie's comments about being the #2 WR on the Roster, so lets see if He can step up on the field as well.
Many Jets fans are excited about the Jets contraversal 2012 Draft Class which may be as good as the 2007 Draft Class highlighted by CB Derrelle Revis and ILB David Harris. 1st Round pick DE Quinton Coples wasn't the player fans or critics expected to get with DE/OLB Melvin Ingram and OLB Courtney Upshaw still on the Board. Coples looked good good in OTAs, but has been quiet for most of Training Camp. The Jets have said that they will use more 4-3 alignments, so the Coples pick makes more sense, but the Jets need to see something from their 1st Round pick during the Pre-Season.
2nd Round pick WR Stephen Hill is a big, fast, and strong WR that Fans and Critics are in love with. He has his issues, but He is battling for the #2 WR position and the Jets are counting on him to step up. He has impressed in Training Camp against Revis and Cromartie who are both far above average Corners, so it will be interesting to see how he does against Corners around the League and it all starts Friday.
3rd Round pick ILB Demario Davis has most people taking a closer look. With Bart Scott not playing well last year and being up there in age with a large contract it is a matter of when not if Davis will be inserted into the starting lineup. Davis is a big hitter with a 4.5 40 yard dash. His leadership skills have been on full display with comparisons to Ray Lewis, but the Jets want to see him show skills on the field. Lets see if Davis can put pressure on the QB, stop the run and cover TEs as well as he leads off of the field.
6th Round pick S Josh Bush and 7th Round pick S Antonio Allen are both developemental picks with neither expected to make any big impacts this year. Bush is the only natural FS on the Jets Roster so the Jets were hoping to see something from him incase of injuries, but Allen who played exclusively in the box in S. Carolina has been the ball hawk in Training Camp above ALL of the Safeties. It will be interesting to see how much these 2 players can pick up in their first year and if the Coaching Staff will implement certain packages, cause the players are just too good to keep them off of the field.
Of course Tim Tebow will be heavily watched, but the QB who should be in the spotlight is starter Mark Sanchez. How well has he picked up Tony Sporano's Offense and how much chemistry does he have with a Recieving Core that has had injuries and missed practices all Training Camp. Sanchez has been praised by the Coaching Staff and Media alike for his leadership qualities and understandng of the QB Position. Tebow will be Tebow and that is that.
There is a battle for the #2 RB spot between 3rd year player Joe McKnight who was a superstar in kick-off returns last year and 2nd year player Bilal Powell who was abismal last year in the few snaps he recieved. It doesn't matter who impresses during practice because when it comes to the RB position it is all about what you do with the pads on and the bodies flying.
I am most excited to see what Sanchez does under center, how good Stephen Hill can be and how hard Landry is going to hit someone. What are you looking for in the Jets 1st Pre-Season game against the Bengals Friday night?
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Is ESPN More Like A Gossip Show???
ESPN has had full coverage at Jets Training Camp up in Cortland New York. Everyday you will see an interview with various members of the Jets organization. There is one interview that has been blown completely out of praportion by the Media that really shows that ESPN is lacking analysts with the ability to Gossip more than speak about Football ins and outs.
Antonio Cromartie appeared on a segment of ESPN's First Take. During His interview it was brought up that the Jets would line up Cro for a hand full of plays at WR. After Cromartie was asked where He would place HIMSELF on the WR chart his response was complimentary to HIMSELF. He stated that he would place himself 2nd up there with Santonio Holmes. He stated that He knows all the Route Trees and his raw athletesism an talent, he would place himself 2nd. There was no problem when He said this on First Take, but somehow this became a fractured locker room again.
The problem would have been if Cro said that He would place himself 6th or 7th. You are suppose to have confidence and if any player on the team were to be asked where they would place THEMSELVES it would be alarming if they said they are the worst and the bottom of the barrell.
ESPN and most other Media Members have been waiting for anything to happen so the can write stories on the "Debacle" that is the New York Jets. 8-8 is not 2-14 or even 6-10, but somehow the Jets who had 15 teams ahead of them in the Draft were the most messed up team? The Giants won the SuperBowl at 9-7 in the regular season. That is 1 game more than the Chaotic Jets.
Most ESPN Analysts now say that the Jets will have a losing Season and miss the Playoffs for the 2nd straight Season. Most reasons are due to the dysfunction as an organization. It just seems to me that the "Experts" are more focused on the end of last Season than the team that is on the Jets. Tim Tebow will be a problem for the Jets when the fans start screaming for Tebow Tebow Tebow!!! Problem with that is that Jets fans are not Bronco fans. We are relevant and don't need headlines. Jets fans want wins and you need the best players to win. Even ESPN has noted that there is no QB Contreversy now because Mark Sanchez is leaps and bounds ahead of Tim Tebow.
We don't hear much about how the Jets revamped their Safety Positions which was the biggest weakness on Defense last year. A Defense that finished 5th in the League last year. It would be safe to say that a team that fixes weaknesses would be BETTER, but not if you work for ESPN or the Media. Before the Season started it was noted that Sanchez needed a QB, to challenge Him, but somehow Tebow is not allowed to be that challenger.
Cromartie said nothing wrong and Chaz Chillens' reaction to it was over blown. Head Coach Rex Ryan let His players know to be smarter when they speak to the Media. ESPN said that it was an attempt to curve a fractured locker room. I have some common sense so i disagree. Rex Ryan was trying to let his team know that the Media is trying to stir things up, so make sure your smart and don't give the Media anything that they can stretch and use against them. The Jets don't have a contraversy, so the Media needs to make some to sell papers and keep viewers tuned in.
In a week the Jets get to put on pads and play against another team in a pre-season game and the Wins can start piling up and the Media will naturally back pedal and start to praise the Jets that they believed in all the time. Football commentary is suppose to be about Football.
Antonio Cromartie appeared on a segment of ESPN's First Take. During His interview it was brought up that the Jets would line up Cro for a hand full of plays at WR. After Cromartie was asked where He would place HIMSELF on the WR chart his response was complimentary to HIMSELF. He stated that he would place himself 2nd up there with Santonio Holmes. He stated that He knows all the Route Trees and his raw athletesism an talent, he would place himself 2nd. There was no problem when He said this on First Take, but somehow this became a fractured locker room again.
The problem would have been if Cro said that He would place himself 6th or 7th. You are suppose to have confidence and if any player on the team were to be asked where they would place THEMSELVES it would be alarming if they said they are the worst and the bottom of the barrell.
ESPN and most other Media Members have been waiting for anything to happen so the can write stories on the "Debacle" that is the New York Jets. 8-8 is not 2-14 or even 6-10, but somehow the Jets who had 15 teams ahead of them in the Draft were the most messed up team? The Giants won the SuperBowl at 9-7 in the regular season. That is 1 game more than the Chaotic Jets.
Most ESPN Analysts now say that the Jets will have a losing Season and miss the Playoffs for the 2nd straight Season. Most reasons are due to the dysfunction as an organization. It just seems to me that the "Experts" are more focused on the end of last Season than the team that is on the Jets. Tim Tebow will be a problem for the Jets when the fans start screaming for Tebow Tebow Tebow!!! Problem with that is that Jets fans are not Bronco fans. We are relevant and don't need headlines. Jets fans want wins and you need the best players to win. Even ESPN has noted that there is no QB Contreversy now because Mark Sanchez is leaps and bounds ahead of Tim Tebow.
We don't hear much about how the Jets revamped their Safety Positions which was the biggest weakness on Defense last year. A Defense that finished 5th in the League last year. It would be safe to say that a team that fixes weaknesses would be BETTER, but not if you work for ESPN or the Media. Before the Season started it was noted that Sanchez needed a QB, to challenge Him, but somehow Tebow is not allowed to be that challenger.
Cromartie said nothing wrong and Chaz Chillens' reaction to it was over blown. Head Coach Rex Ryan let His players know to be smarter when they speak to the Media. ESPN said that it was an attempt to curve a fractured locker room. I have some common sense so i disagree. Rex Ryan was trying to let his team know that the Media is trying to stir things up, so make sure your smart and don't give the Media anything that they can stretch and use against them. The Jets don't have a contraversy, so the Media needs to make some to sell papers and keep viewers tuned in.
In a week the Jets get to put on pads and play against another team in a pre-season game and the Wins can start piling up and the Media will naturally back pedal and start to praise the Jets that they believed in all the time. Football commentary is suppose to be about Football.
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