Jets Running Backs : Catch a Pass or Can't catch a Cold?

I am wondering just why haven't the Jets attempted throwing to their running backs to give them an opportunity in the open field to make the secondary have to make the tackles instead of the opposing linebackers? I remember distinctly when Parcells was here, when the Running Game was struggling a bit, he would have Vinny start throwing short-yard passes to CMart where Curtis would(and could) then turn them into nice(and at some times enormous) gains in yardage. Why can't or better yet....Why DON'T Schotty and Rex use this play to get the running game going??? Did they forget that you ARE allowed to have plays like that? Thoughts?

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threy threw to thomas

jones last night and he dropped it.
wide open, too

and the home of the... JETS!!!

by dvdvil on Oct 13, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how many times was the ball thrown to Jones/Washington?

If it was just one time all game, then that’s a massive FAIL on Schotty there.

That’s what I’m saying….You have to find other ways to free up Jones and Neon Leon to get out in the open field. I think the Jets have not done this(throwing to their running backs often) for a long time.

by BNTHIS on Oct 13, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can go along with this.

I think screens are an excellent way to pick up consistent yardage, with a guy like Leon, sometimes huge yards. The screen is a wonderful play if designed right. That is pretty much all Henne did on Monday night.

"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez

by nrmax88 on Oct 14, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs