Back in the Win Column

by John B on Nov 29, 2009 4:00 PM EST

A very workmanlike win today for the Jets. They're 5-6 now and have their first victory against a team other than the Raiders in two months. It's probably too late to save this season, but who knows? At the very least, this can be the start of building some momentum heading into 2010.

Mark Sanchez did what was needed. I know a lot of you were disturbed recently by the lack of progress he has shown. Today I think was a major step forward. He made sound decisions for the entire game. I don't even think the interception was a terrible read, just a bad throw. He didn't try to do too much.

What else can you say about the defense? Just a great effort. Nice work slowing down a terrific running game. Darrelle Revis completely shuts down another elite receiver, and even Kerry Rhodes turned into the playmaker we've been waiting for him to become.

And Jake Delhomme showed us what it's been like for other teams to face Mark Sanchez when he's been bad.

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Lets Finish Out Strong!!

by YankeesJets on Nov 29, 2009 4:02 PM EST reply actions

Just happy to get a win and experience this feeling, have a more positive week in general. Happy for Rhodes to make some plays, and delighted with Eric Smith’s play. Don’t want to see anything changed before the Buffalo game.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 29, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions

i'll take it

do u think rhodes did enough to get the starting gig back?
on another note… Revis is gonna cost maaaaaaaaaad money, Tennenbaum better be the guru hes suppsed to be

by jamesjd66 on Nov 29, 2009 4:12 PM EST reply actions

See no reason to move Rhodes back

into the starting line-up where he wasn’t making plays. Let him stay in the nickel and dime packages. Eric Smith was more than decent, led the team in tackles, see no reason to change this. Defence didn’t give up a offensive TD, was a good game all around, personally, don’t want to see Rex change a single thing

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 29, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

agree… im just a little skeptic t o dump him. call it crazy, call it nostalgia, but i felt the same bout Vilma…I know Vilma was a “square” being shoved in a “circle” or whatever, but whatt if Rex coached him and not Eric?

by jamesjd66 on Nov 29, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

I remember before the game against the Saints, the topic came up in a press conference, and Rex said he would have changed his system to find a way to fit Vilma.

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by John B on Nov 29, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions

Vilma would have certainly fit in a flexible blitz heavy scheme like Ryan’s. The best part about him isn’t his solid playmaking or tackling but that he can play a sick game on the inside or either side on the out, as well as play an excellent pass rushing game.

Someone as diverse a player as Vilma could fit in a 3-4 or 4-3 no matter what anybody says. I always viewed his departure as an economical decision by the team. Of course on the flip side, look at Eric Barton. Linebackers that get shipped away seem to excel.

by Bro Namath on Nov 29, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve always felt like Vilma’s inability to succeed with Mangini was more of an indictment on Dewayne Robertson than anything else. It’s tough to play well when you constantly have to work in traffic. That a guy like David Harris could do it well says more good about Harris than it does bad about Vilma. I would have loved to see what he would have done with Jenkins eating up blockers and keeping him clean.

We sure could have used him last year when none of the linebackers could cover a tight end to save his life.

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by John B on Nov 29, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions

Good point about D-Rob

I remember Vilma also had an issue with another lineman back in ‘05 while herm was still the coach.
I think it was David Ball, who actually ended up giving Jonathan a black eye, if I remember correctly.
So definitely Vilma’s not comfortable with guys not doing their job at the line.

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

Go, Pac, Go!!! Manny Pacquiao!!!

by dvdvil on Nov 30, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions

Totally agree...

Rhodes’ picks weren’t anything great today. He didnt have any good breaks on the ball. The 2nd pick was basically a punt return.

Smith, on the other hand, made his presence known. And the defense as a whole seemed to be better with him getting significant playing time.

by Crackback on Nov 30, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions

Maybe.

I think the benching was more of a wakeup call. But Smith definately deserves his playing time. ColeMan had a big hit on Rosario and great deflection on a pass for Jarrett. Good bounce back game for him. Sean Greene, I thought he never fumbled in college? Braylon might be one of the most physical recievers ive seen in awhile good game. Can’t sleep on Buffalo.

by Jerrad p on Nov 29, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions