Well, they kept it close for a while, but in the end, the Jets just didn't have the horses to finish it up. I tip my cap to the Patriots. They played a very strong game on both sides of the ball. Belichick called the right plays at the right time. The Jets never did adapt, and in the end, the inability to get the ball in the end zone hurt them. Three times they got to the red zone, and three times they came away with field goals. You are not going to win in the playoffs doing that.
Chad was under pressure frequently today. Lots of hurries, a couple of batted down passes. Too many plays where he did not have time to get the ball to his receivers. A couple of mistakes on his part, the int and the failed "lateral" cost them. In my book the lack of a go to running back, a theme throughout the season, hurt them. Once the Pats were able to stop the run, they were able to key on the pass. Chad made some nice passes, and had good numbers, but without the 77 yarder to Cotchery, the numbers aren't as impressive. Chad did his normal short routes, alas, today that was not enough. I still feel that the lack of a consistently strong running game hurts this team, as it exposes Chad. He is an excellent play-action QB, but when the running game sucks, good teams are not going to bite as much. This is an area of focus for the draft this April. A year's experience for the youngsters on the line will help with protection and the run, but improvement in talent in the backfield is a must.
On the defensive side of the ball, they once again could not stop the run. The lineman were not able to generate penetration to disrupt the run. They also did not pressure Brady consistently. There were times he was pressured, but not nearly enough to stop him. For a team with no-name wideouts, they do a good job moving the ball. And while they use a three-headed monster at running back, the difference from the Jets is that they have a veteran in Dillon who is quite good, as is Faulk. None of the Jets backs are of that caliber. The linebackers did not do much. Blitzes resulted in little disruption, as the Pats were able to pick them up. The secondary blew a couple of chances to pick off Brady, Rhodes once early on a beautifully timed play that just missed, and Miller on a deep ball late that he just missed. Experience will help there. But the line is an area of concern. It may be time to realize Robertson is not fit for the nose in a 3-4.
I was glad to see Belichick hug Mangini at the end of the game. Perhaps he is not as big a prick as I thought. On second thought, fuck him, I still hate him.
So, another Jets season ends in disappointment. However, there is hope. There is good young talent on both sides of the ball, as well as on the sideline. Chad will have another year under his belt from the surgery, so his strength should be better (of course, it ain't gonna be great, but still better than now). Think of ball players with shoulder surgery, it usually takes a year to get back to full strength. Hopefully the same holds here. Hope is a good thing. And next year, they get the chance to show all those who said "Well it was a soft schedule" what they can do against a tough one. Plus, Herm comes to town for a game, so that will be fun.
Thanks to Eric and his staff and the team for a good season. I'm looking forward to next season already.
Showing posts with label Jet's Playoffs. Show all posts
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Sunday, January 07, 2007
Friday, January 05, 2007
Doo Bee Doo Bee Doo...
Be afraid Ed, be afraid
quote from a Pats fan I work with
Your Jets will be facing a different team than 8 weeks ago. A better team than 2 years ago
quote from a neighbor who is a Pats fan
Enjoy Sunday, keep the Tums handy
quote from "The Boy" sometimes commenter and my brother
Payback is a bitch
quote from my Dad, heard many times on many Sunday's growing up
So Sunday is the big game, the one few thought we would see this year. Eric Mangini leads his Jets to Foxborough to face his prick of a mentor Bill Belichick. The Pats, based on their record this year and the fact that they have won Super Bowls a few times lately, are favored by 8.5 points, despite not beating the Jets by that much in the one game they won this year against them. Despite the Jets going 6-2 on the road, including a win at Gillette Stadium. Despite the fact that the Pats lost to the Broncos last year in the playoffs. Despite the fact that they lost their kicker, their key receiver, their "enforcer" in the defensive backfield. Despite the fact that the Jets, though young in key spots, proved throughout the season (with the exception of 2 games) that they can hang with anyone.
The Jets are in a good place. Nobody expected them to get this far. Fans would have been happy with 6-10 in some cases, 8-8 in most. They are playing with house money at this point, so there is very little pressure. Well guess what, these guys want to win this game. I saw one guy in the Post this morning write that they are just happy to be here, and that the Pats would roll 24-12. This is foolish. First, the guys want to prove to the media, fans, and opponents that last year was the fluke, not this year. They have a big chip on their shoulder, from the rookies on up to the veterans. Plus, do not underestimate how much they LOVE playing for Mangini, and how they have taken the snubs of Belichick towards Mangini personally. Oh, Bill can try to be all nice this week, finally uttering Eric's name, and giving him some grudging credit. They still remember the limp wristed handshake, with the eyes averted, after the Jets beat them 8 weeks ago. They want to win this, not only for themselves, but to show that fat bastard up.
Oh, it will not be easy. On paper, the Pats are the better team. Richard Seymour, Tom Brady, Teddy Bruschi, all have been around and won titles. Belichick is a great coach, of that there is no argument (this does not change the fact that he is a prick. First, he runs away from the Jets like a scared little bitch, then he steals another man's wife). You know what, big fucking deal. The "better" team does not always win. The Mets were the better team than the Cardinals. The Yankees were better than the Tigers. The Tigers were better than the Cardinals. Look how that all turned out.
The team that wins is the team that wants it more. Oh, the Pats want to make up for last season's loss in Denver. They have the home field advantage. They have the Super Bowl pedigree. What do the Jets have? Well, they have a quarterback who has a lot to prove to the naysayers. They have two receivers who play their asses off. They have a 3 headed monster at running back who all bring something different to the table, keeping the opposition off balance. On defense, they have a line that is underrated. They have 4 linebackers who can all get the job done. They have a kick returner and punt returner who can break one any time they get the ball. And they have a coach who learned from Belichick. A guy who at 35 wants to show everyone who thought Woody Johnson was an idiot for hiring him that they are the idiots. Beware the Penguin!
There are the obvious keys to this game. Chad needs to protect the ball. Do not try to do too much, be smart. Nugent needs to be perfect when he gets his shots. No shanks from Ben Graham (and no bungled snaps while we are at it). Keep the penalties to a minimum. On defense, let Rhodes do what he does best, scare the other team by moving around and blitzing. Also, Jonathan Vilma has had a very quiet year. I expect Bob Sutton has some plans for him this week. Might we see some blitzes from Jonathan?
A couple of side notes on stories I read the past couple of days. In a possible sign of the apocalypse, I agree with Wally Matthews, Belichick is a jerk. Now, I do not like Wally, based on his Mets bashing stories this year, but for once, he got it right. And in case you have not guessed, yes, I am still bitter over what Belichicken did in 2000. Payback is indeed a bitch Bill, and she's coming to collect from your fat ass.
Second, there was an AP story yesterday that tried to compare the comeback Chad has accomplished with the "comeback" Brady has had to "endure". Please. Give me a fucking break. Chad had his shoulder operated on, twice, in the past 18 months. Brady lost a fucking football game. Man, I know people have to write something, but for this to be on the AP wire, is absolutely silly. There is no comparison.
Now, I'm not going to predict a score. I have no clue what the final tally will be. I do know that people have counted the Jets out all year long, and have looked silly for having done so. I do think that they will look silly again come 4 PM on Sunday.
For some more Jets info, be sure to visit Brooklyn Jets Fan ,where Mestradamus' alter ego Jetstradamus participates along with Brooklyn Met Fan, and J E T S Blog, Blog Blog!, with a cast of characters that are fun reads.
As The Boy said, Enjoy Sunday and keep the Tums handy (and we Mets fans know all about the Tums).
Lets Go JETS!
quote from a Pats fan I work with
Your Jets will be facing a different team than 8 weeks ago. A better team than 2 years ago
quote from a neighbor who is a Pats fan
Enjoy Sunday, keep the Tums handy
quote from "The Boy" sometimes commenter and my brother
Payback is a bitch
quote from my Dad, heard many times on many Sunday's growing up
So Sunday is the big game, the one few thought we would see this year. Eric Mangini leads his Jets to Foxborough to face his prick of a mentor Bill Belichick. The Pats, based on their record this year and the fact that they have won Super Bowls a few times lately, are favored by 8.5 points, despite not beating the Jets by that much in the one game they won this year against them. Despite the Jets going 6-2 on the road, including a win at Gillette Stadium. Despite the fact that the Pats lost to the Broncos last year in the playoffs. Despite the fact that they lost their kicker, their key receiver, their "enforcer" in the defensive backfield. Despite the fact that the Jets, though young in key spots, proved throughout the season (with the exception of 2 games) that they can hang with anyone.
The Jets are in a good place. Nobody expected them to get this far. Fans would have been happy with 6-10 in some cases, 8-8 in most. They are playing with house money at this point, so there is very little pressure. Well guess what, these guys want to win this game. I saw one guy in the Post this morning write that they are just happy to be here, and that the Pats would roll 24-12. This is foolish. First, the guys want to prove to the media, fans, and opponents that last year was the fluke, not this year. They have a big chip on their shoulder, from the rookies on up to the veterans. Plus, do not underestimate how much they LOVE playing for Mangini, and how they have taken the snubs of Belichick towards Mangini personally. Oh, Bill can try to be all nice this week, finally uttering Eric's name, and giving him some grudging credit. They still remember the limp wristed handshake, with the eyes averted, after the Jets beat them 8 weeks ago. They want to win this, not only for themselves, but to show that fat bastard up.
Oh, it will not be easy. On paper, the Pats are the better team. Richard Seymour, Tom Brady, Teddy Bruschi, all have been around and won titles. Belichick is a great coach, of that there is no argument (this does not change the fact that he is a prick. First, he runs away from the Jets like a scared little bitch, then he steals another man's wife). You know what, big fucking deal. The "better" team does not always win. The Mets were the better team than the Cardinals. The Yankees were better than the Tigers. The Tigers were better than the Cardinals. Look how that all turned out.
The team that wins is the team that wants it more. Oh, the Pats want to make up for last season's loss in Denver. They have the home field advantage. They have the Super Bowl pedigree. What do the Jets have? Well, they have a quarterback who has a lot to prove to the naysayers. They have two receivers who play their asses off. They have a 3 headed monster at running back who all bring something different to the table, keeping the opposition off balance. On defense, they have a line that is underrated. They have 4 linebackers who can all get the job done. They have a kick returner and punt returner who can break one any time they get the ball. And they have a coach who learned from Belichick. A guy who at 35 wants to show everyone who thought Woody Johnson was an idiot for hiring him that they are the idiots. Beware the Penguin!
There are the obvious keys to this game. Chad needs to protect the ball. Do not try to do too much, be smart. Nugent needs to be perfect when he gets his shots. No shanks from Ben Graham (and no bungled snaps while we are at it). Keep the penalties to a minimum. On defense, let Rhodes do what he does best, scare the other team by moving around and blitzing. Also, Jonathan Vilma has had a very quiet year. I expect Bob Sutton has some plans for him this week. Might we see some blitzes from Jonathan?
A couple of side notes on stories I read the past couple of days. In a possible sign of the apocalypse, I agree with Wally Matthews, Belichick is a jerk. Now, I do not like Wally, based on his Mets bashing stories this year, but for once, he got it right. And in case you have not guessed, yes, I am still bitter over what Belichicken did in 2000. Payback is indeed a bitch Bill, and she's coming to collect from your fat ass.
Second, there was an AP story yesterday that tried to compare the comeback Chad has accomplished with the "comeback" Brady has had to "endure". Please. Give me a fucking break. Chad had his shoulder operated on, twice, in the past 18 months. Brady lost a fucking football game. Man, I know people have to write something, but for this to be on the AP wire, is absolutely silly. There is no comparison.
Now, I'm not going to predict a score. I have no clue what the final tally will be. I do know that people have counted the Jets out all year long, and have looked silly for having done so. I do think that they will look silly again come 4 PM on Sunday.
For some more Jets info, be sure to visit Brooklyn Jets Fan ,where Mestradamus' alter ego Jetstradamus participates along with Brooklyn Met Fan, and J E T S Blog, Blog Blog!, with a cast of characters that are fun reads.
As The Boy said, Enjoy Sunday and keep the Tums handy (and we Mets fans know all about the Tums).
Lets Go JETS!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Thanks Herm!
Yes, Thanks Herm Edwards, for being a ballsless fuck and leaving the Jets to coach in Kansas City, where you managed to sneak into the playoffs, along with pissing off your running back by showing no imagination on Offense (gee, where have we heard THAT before). But first, I need to take care of some business.
Jets are screwed. In a weird way I'm relieved -- now I don't have to get excited setting myself up for a season-ending loss in a big game.
Ed, the Jets season is over. Enjoy it for the fun of watching football. Even if they win out, which they may well do, they're not qualifying without a lot of things falling into place.I hope I'm wrong & I offer you my marker right NOW that you can mock me without mercy here, at my place, and everywhere else til baseball season begins, if I'm wrong.But I won't be, alas.
The above were comments from Mike over at Mike's Neighborhood. Mike, you are now sentenced, like Bart Simpson, to write on the chalkboard "I will not doubt the Mangenius" 2006 times.
On the strength of a 6-2 final 8 games, including a tough loss to the Bears (a winnable game) and a blowout loss to the Bills (setting people up to be surprised), the J E T S are in the playoffs. The best part is they get to play Belichicken's Patriots in Foxborough (when the hell did it change from Foxboro by the way?) on Sunday. Oh Happy Day.
At the end of last season's 4-12 mail in, which was mostly due to numerous injuries (Chad, Fiedler, Mawae, Martin) and having to use Vinny Testaverde and Brooks Bollinger at QB, Herm decided he wanted to find his fortune in KC, and coach the Chiefs, his old team. I for one was upset, as I liked Herm. He was successful here, save for last season. If not for Doug Brien, they would have played the AFC Championship Game in 2004/05. He finally sacked up and fired Hackett, but did not change the offense enough. He finally fired Ted Cottrell, but the system did not produce results. After last season, Herm could have had a pass, and come back to rebuild. But Herm lacked the testicular fortitude to finish it out here, and left, bringing the Jets a 4th round pick, which Mike Tannenbaum and Eric Mangini turned into Leon Washington. So thanks Herm, so Leon, and thanks for Eric. And thanks for tkaing Bradway with you.
Coming into this season, even with the new coach, and a "healthy" Chad, few, if any Jets fans thought we would be here today. I didn't at first. But then I saw how they played. I saw how they came back from 24-0 against the Patriots in the first meeting. I saw how they hung with the Colts in a loss. I saw how they played the Bears tougher than the cross-hallway rivals. I saw them win the games they were supposed to (except for the Browns, thanks REF!), and one they were not (Patriots Part Deux). I saw Leon Washington juke guys out of their shoes. I saw Chad make the passes he has to make. I even saw him throw long a few times (note to Tony Kornheiser and Joe Thiessman, shut the fuck up). I saw Bryan Thomas finally evolve into a first round pick. I saw Nick Mangold make everyone forget the brittle one (John Abraham, how many games did he play this year?)
Mostly, I saw a team buy into a philosophy and win. No pontificating in front of the media. No quotables like "You play to win the game". Just play. You make a mistake, you sit your ass down. You put the ball on the ground, run some laps. You take a stupid penalty, sit down. I saw an offensive coordinator with a brain, and with the testicular fortitude to do things a little differently. Gone are the days of Paul (no he can't) Hackett. I saw a 35 year old man emerge from the shadow of a chicken shit asshole who won't even acknowledge his existence and make the JETS his team. Guys chafed at the two a days, but they paid off in the end. They towed the company line, and here they sit, about to play the Patriots in the first round. Would I have preferred Happy Feet Peyton and the defenseless Colts, sure, but I'll take this match-up.
Oh, and for those who think this is easy pickings for the Patriots, given that they have been here before, and they have Tom Brady, keep thinking that. Yep, the Patriots should be favored, but I have news for you, it matters not what Brady has done in the past. He does not have the same team. Branch, gone. Vinatieri, gone. Harrison, hurt. You can rest on your laurels at times, but this Jets team is not intimidated. They went to Razor Blade Stadium a few weeks ago and won, going away, forcing Belichicken to fire the field. They harrassed Brady all day. I think they can do it again. I say the Jets win. Then, onto San Diego, where Brian can make his dad look foolish.
Am I getting ahead of myself, sure. But I don't care. I'm gonna enjoy this, like I enjoyed the Mets run this year.
Jets are screwed. In a weird way I'm relieved -- now I don't have to get excited setting myself up for a season-ending loss in a big game.
Ed, the Jets season is over. Enjoy it for the fun of watching football. Even if they win out, which they may well do, they're not qualifying without a lot of things falling into place.I hope I'm wrong & I offer you my marker right NOW that you can mock me without mercy here, at my place, and everywhere else til baseball season begins, if I'm wrong.But I won't be, alas.
The above were comments from Mike over at Mike's Neighborhood. Mike, you are now sentenced, like Bart Simpson, to write on the chalkboard "I will not doubt the Mangenius" 2006 times.
On the strength of a 6-2 final 8 games, including a tough loss to the Bears (a winnable game) and a blowout loss to the Bills (setting people up to be surprised), the J E T S are in the playoffs. The best part is they get to play Belichicken's Patriots in Foxborough (when the hell did it change from Foxboro by the way?) on Sunday. Oh Happy Day.
At the end of last season's 4-12 mail in, which was mostly due to numerous injuries (Chad, Fiedler, Mawae, Martin) and having to use Vinny Testaverde and Brooks Bollinger at QB, Herm decided he wanted to find his fortune in KC, and coach the Chiefs, his old team. I for one was upset, as I liked Herm. He was successful here, save for last season. If not for Doug Brien, they would have played the AFC Championship Game in 2004/05. He finally sacked up and fired Hackett, but did not change the offense enough. He finally fired Ted Cottrell, but the system did not produce results. After last season, Herm could have had a pass, and come back to rebuild. But Herm lacked the testicular fortitude to finish it out here, and left, bringing the Jets a 4th round pick, which Mike Tannenbaum and Eric Mangini turned into Leon Washington. So thanks Herm, so Leon, and thanks for Eric. And thanks for tkaing Bradway with you.
Coming into this season, even with the new coach, and a "healthy" Chad, few, if any Jets fans thought we would be here today. I didn't at first. But then I saw how they played. I saw how they came back from 24-0 against the Patriots in the first meeting. I saw how they hung with the Colts in a loss. I saw how they played the Bears tougher than the cross-hallway rivals. I saw them win the games they were supposed to (except for the Browns, thanks REF!), and one they were not (Patriots Part Deux). I saw Leon Washington juke guys out of their shoes. I saw Chad make the passes he has to make. I even saw him throw long a few times (note to Tony Kornheiser and Joe Thiessman, shut the fuck up). I saw Bryan Thomas finally evolve into a first round pick. I saw Nick Mangold make everyone forget the brittle one (John Abraham, how many games did he play this year?)
Mostly, I saw a team buy into a philosophy and win. No pontificating in front of the media. No quotables like "You play to win the game". Just play. You make a mistake, you sit your ass down. You put the ball on the ground, run some laps. You take a stupid penalty, sit down. I saw an offensive coordinator with a brain, and with the testicular fortitude to do things a little differently. Gone are the days of Paul (no he can't) Hackett. I saw a 35 year old man emerge from the shadow of a chicken shit asshole who won't even acknowledge his existence and make the JETS his team. Guys chafed at the two a days, but they paid off in the end. They towed the company line, and here they sit, about to play the Patriots in the first round. Would I have preferred Happy Feet Peyton and the defenseless Colts, sure, but I'll take this match-up.
Oh, and for those who think this is easy pickings for the Patriots, given that they have been here before, and they have Tom Brady, keep thinking that. Yep, the Patriots should be favored, but I have news for you, it matters not what Brady has done in the past. He does not have the same team. Branch, gone. Vinatieri, gone. Harrison, hurt. You can rest on your laurels at times, but this Jets team is not intimidated. They went to Razor Blade Stadium a few weeks ago and won, going away, forcing Belichicken to fire the field. They harrassed Brady all day. I think they can do it again. I say the Jets win. Then, onto San Diego, where Brian can make his dad look foolish.
Am I getting ahead of myself, sure. But I don't care. I'm gonna enjoy this, like I enjoyed the Mets run this year.
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