New York Jets Run Defense vs. Oakland Raiders Run Offense

by John B on Oct 24, 2009 10:41 AM EDT

The model for beating the Jets seems to be running the ball, controlling the clock, and forcing the rookie quarterback into mistakes to give a short field. With JaMarcus Russell under center, expect the Raiders to follow that model and offer a heavy dose of the run game.

The numbers don't look all that pretty for Oakland on the ground. They're averaging 3.3 per rush. The funny thing is they have three really good running backs, speedster Darren McFadden, power runner Michael Bush, and elusive Justin Fargas. The problem is up front. The Raiders don't have a solid foundation on their offensive line, and right now it is in shambles with no less than three starters banged up, Robert Gallery, Cornell Green, and Cooper Carlisle. The ends have played poorly to this point. If they can't get it going against this group, it's an indication of a long year.

This is going to be an interesting test for Sione Pouha on the nose against Samson Satele, a chance to get his sea legs before Miami's power run attack next week. I don't doubt the Jets will be able to stop the run. The ineptitude of Oakland's run game will allow the Jets to stack the box with eight or perhaps nine should the need present itself. I'll feel a bit better about things if Pouha can control the point of attack.

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A Must Win. Period.

Curtis "my favorite" Martin - 1 of the best!

by jcgamble on Oct 24, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed...

I will be watching Pouha like a hawk. And believe or not, Gholston too.

by Crackback on Oct 24, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

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Rex you want to win? Rid your self and all who care of the reason you cant and have not won the last 3 games. Schottenheimer is a jackass! He does not plan to win games. He does not look for seams in the defense to exploit. He simply (too simply) calls plays that dont work. I read yesterday he would dumb down the play book this week, really it took 3 straight losses to figure that out? Last week after knowing in advance our QB had never played in those conditions before and after 2 or 3 interceptions while the running game is setting records he continues to call plays forcing the ball downfield? I can not believe he keeps his job despite doing it so badly.
What happened btw to our defense? Rex you came in talking so loud so many long suffering J E T S fans believed in you. What happened? You went 3-0 and then? The loss in New Orleans was acceptable. Those to Miami and Buffalo were not. Miami wanted it more. The buffalo game was completely mis managed. Today you play Oakland. Have you read up on the past history between these two teams? Do you want to win this game? I suggest these two things. Be ready to stop the run (you wont do this with arm tackles) and run the ball early and often. You want a game plan? Do not pass the ball for the first 6 posessions and then play action off the run. Schotty will probably pass deep in the first posession and if Sanchez is picked off (Rex) please take the play sheet away from Schott and call the game your self! By doing that you might actually rally the defense. After years of lousy coaching Rex you came in here as a saviour for now you must be hearing a land slide of “same old jets”. It is up to you to put this team in a position to win. Knock down their QB. Beat him up. On offense dont waste another great running performance. Be true to the success of your team. Fire anyone who does not help the team win. If Schott calls a passing play in the first posession I might just turn off the game. Rex I am not sure if you will ever understand the phrase “bleed green”.

by Andrcom on Oct 25, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions