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JETS FLY TO RAVENS ON BROKEN WINGS

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 04:33:08 GMT

GM. Mike Tannenbaum, one of the best executives in the league, has his finger close to the pulse of everything NFL.

One would think he’s been kicking himself watching the last 3 Eagle games wondering why he held out so long for Nnamdi Asomugha.

Unlike some Jet fans, I did not want the overrated Asomugha on this team and thought it was a mistake
to wait.

Was it worth losing Braylon Edwards, Cotchery and Brad Smith?

In Braylon’s case the Jets lucked out.

Jerricho Cotchery, for the type of player he is and the amount of money in question, should have been retained.

But, New York sure could have used Brad Smith against Oakland to help out in the running game. (Career-high 299 yards on his 38 carries last year)

Whether on specials, behind center, or blocking, Smith’s loss is a big one.

Rewind to Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum last Sunday where the Green & White got black & blue from the Silver & Black.

Brian Schottenheimer needs to remember Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress, are on this team.

I’m still scratching my head, trying to figure out why a playmaker like Burress was hardly included in 3^rd down packages the whole game.

Despite his 1 touchdown catch, Burress was underutilized.

Take a look at the highlight of the Sanchez touchdown attempt where he falls short, Holmes is clearly seen standing wide open in the end zone. Again!

How about dialing up an unproven Jeff Cumberland for a touchdown when you have a Super Bowl champion tandem at your wide out spots?

When bringing up the subject of extra Tight Ends last week, it seemed as though someone from the organization actually read what I wrote. (Probably not)

I should’ve included that they need to be able to catch, block and know the actual calls on the field.

There seemed to be a lot of confusion and missed assignments in that area last week.

The same confusion and missed assignments that plagued the “D” all day.

A beaten up defense which was clearly overpowered by the Raiders.

A unit that was publicly criticized this week by the coaching staff, for the first time ever under the Ryan Regime.

Which could mean the Jets are panicking right now.

Maybe the return of former first round pick Aaron Maybin may help with the pass rush.

Mike Pettine should also start considering giving Donald Strickland a
lot more playing time.

Strickland is a solid player, who performed well in Cromartie’s absence.

Certainly there’s enough to think about before the Sunday night showdown.

In what many consider a revenge game, where Rex Ryan has a perfect record.

This game will not be a low scoring affair as many are painting it to be.

Baltimore’s passing game has been more explosive as of late with the addition of explosive rookie Torrey Smith alongside the tough, sure handed Anquan Boldin.

Look for both offenses, to pass the ball a lot, which could spell disaster for Sanchez.

If they have the same protection problems this week with a now healthy, ball hawking Ed Reed roaming the middle, you can fast forward to Foxboro.

This will be a rough go for the Jets offense. The Ravens have the best scoring defense in the league at 13.3 points per game.

Sanchez and the offense must start the game with purpose and avoid
a sluggish start.

REX!!!!... Do not defer the ball in the first half if you get it.

Take it and score first, if you get just a little behind on Baltimore it might make for a long night.

Look for heavy use of Dustin Keller in the slot trying to soften the underneath coverage.

Nick Mangold, a game time decision, will be huge.

He will be needed to go up against the best Nose Tackle in the game,
Haloti Ngata

Jim Leonhard and the Jet defense must make a stand against Baltimore.

For a repeat performance of last week will have offensive coordinators on the schedule salivating.

And could set a bad tone for NY in the AFC for the rest of the year.

They will have to deal with Ray Rice not only in the run game but catching out of the backfield as well.

Setting up some edges this week would help.

Stopping Baltimore’s wide receivers will not be an easy task, Antonio Cromartie may be in for another bad game.

If not fully healthy, Cromartie may be exposed by the speedster Torrey Smith, so keep an eye on that match up. (See above D. Strickland)

And let me end with this. . . .

Despite the OBVIOUS jaded opinions of a pompous ass on WFAN
radio, not everyone has to agree with Joe Namath.

This should be a win boys, it’s not impossible. GO GET IT DONE!

THE JETS GROUND & POUND…NOT TOO SOUND

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:03:39 GMT

Since the abrupt start of pre-season the Jets ground game has raised some questions.

Is New York a passing team now? Is La Dainian Tomlinson running out of steam? Can Shonn Greene be a legitimate NFL running back?

At first glance, the reasons the “Ground & Pound” has been turned into minute steak seem apparent.

But the key factors that are really hurting the running game, have surprisingly gone under the radar.

They can be attributed to a combination of key departures and some health issues.

Ben Hartsock…Who? Yes! Tight end, Ben Hartsock, the non-pass catching phenom.
At 6-4, 270 pounds, Hartsock was a key blocker in third down and play-action situations.

The loss of Braylon Edwards and Jerricho Cotchery.
I know most Jet fans would take the latter of the two if they had to.
But say what you want about Edwards, he’s a solid blocking wide receiver that was a key contributor in some of Shonn Greene’s and LT’s biggest runs last year.

Cotchery played a vital part in holding open lanes that would extend runs and keep drives alive.

The loss of Robert Turner who is out with a broken leg, possibly till
mid-November, is also important.
Turner, a versatile offensive player, was also integral on goal line defense and special teams.

Wayne Hunter has not been used as an extra-tight end this year, where he has been quite effective in the past, at times acting as a pulling guard in sweep formations.

QB Mark Sanchez can attest to missing Hartsock and Hunter, after getting knocked 4 times in the Sunday night opener and running for his life for 29 yards against Jacksonville.

Tony Richardson, perhaps the best blocking full back in the NFL since Lorenzo Neal, was crucial in short yardage/goal line situations….his absence was felt last Sunday as proven by the 3/12 third down conversion rate vs. the Jags.

The week before against Dallas wasn’t any better with an abysmal 45 yards in total runs and 1 rushing first down.

And with off-season hip surgery still affecting him, Brandon Moore is still not 100%.

Bill Callahan and Co. need to head back to the lab and formulate some new blocking schemes, and should start entertaining the notion of getting their younger players involved to plug up some holes.

Maybe Jet fans will discover magic in rookie Bilal Powell, or Joe McKnight may step up and finally shine, who knows?

As these next few road games get harder, New York must quickly find out who can rise to the challenge and make up for the missing pieces that make up it’s most vital component.

JETS TO HONOR NEW INDUCTEES

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:06:05 GMT

The New York Jets plan to induct four new members into their ring of honor.
This year, Al Toon, Larry Grantham, Freeman McNeil and Gerry Philbin, will join the inaugural class from last year that included Curtis Martin, Namath, Klecko, Weeb Ewbank, Winston Hill and Don Maynard.
Toon, a three time pro bowler, and lifelong Jet, led the NFL in receptions in 1988 with 93.
Larry Grantham and Gerry Philbin are both members of the Jets Super Bowl III team.
Freeman McNeil, spent his entire career
with the Jets and led the NFL in rushing in 1982.
The ceremony will be held at Met Life Stadium
during the Jets Monday Night match up
against the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 17.

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