The Jets do a lot of things well on offense but they didn't have the defense the last coupla years to threaten in the playoffs. I did a qwik chek on the numbers and it looks like their opponents are completing a lot of shorter passes and running a lot of plays. The Jets don't get many INT's either. It looks to me like the secondary isn't challenging the quicker routes, which could mean they need secondary help but it probably points to a fundamental flaw in their defensive approach. It may be that no player can help that team until the Defensive Coordinator goes.
Big John, I hate to rain on your parade, but the Jets just don't seem to be getting it together for a good 2003 season.
I think Herman Edwards has done a credible job - especially with the spectacular season end last year, winning the last two games against the Pats and the Pack to back door it into the playoffs.
However, in my opinion, the front office has failed miserably, losing both PK Hall and KR Morton for a big hit against special teams - and picking up Dan Stryzynski as Punter - what a joke, and then, also losing Coles, the WR and Anderson, the RB, all of this, without, in my judgement, equal or better replacements being found. By the way, has Jumbo been re-signed? Will they try to replace Morton with Moss on both kick and punt returns?
Time will tell, but I just don't see the Jets as being a dominant force in the AFC East - not with the mess the front office seems to be creating!
Good luck!
I think Herman Edwards has done a credible job - especially with the spectacular season end last year, winning the last two games against the Pats and the Pack to back door it into the playoffs.
However, in my opinion, the front office has failed miserably, losing both PK Hall and KR Morton for a big hit against special teams - and picking up Dan Stryzynski as Punter - what a joke, and then, also losing Coles, the WR and Anderson, the RB, all of this, without, in my judgement, equal or better replacements being found. By the way, has Jumbo been re-signed? Will they try to replace Morton with Moss on both kick and punt returns?
Time will tell, but I just don't see the Jets as being a dominant force in the AFC East - not with the mess the front office seems to be creating!
Good luck!
I agree that the Jets could have another strong season ahead of them, and they just might be a strong contender for the Lombardi this time around. Last year's experience under Pennington's belt might make up for the Jet's lackluster offseason, if you're lucky. You can mark down Nov. 9th as a loss, though, bud.
Hey Oren1, why does the NFL love the Raiders over the Jets so much - as I read your comment on the 11/9 game, I remembered a scheduling anomaly I recognized in the Jets program - that they've been to Oakland every year since '99, but the last time Oakland went to the Big Apple was in '97.
Interesting!
Good luck!
Interesting!
Good luck!
