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New York Jets Pass Offense vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Defense

The Jets do not want this game in the hands of Kellen Clemens. Part of this has to do with how well the Jets run it. Part has to do with how poorly the Bucs stop the run. As much as anything is how little faith this organization has in Clemens. The Jets wouldn't have traded for Brett Favre if they thought Clemens was ready to be their guy. They certainly wouldn't have traded up for Mark Sanchez. Last week's horrendous performance against the Bills didn't inspire much confidence.

If there's one thing I'd like to see the Jets do it's let Clemens work without a huddle. He's been in this system for four years. He knows it inside and out. If you remember back to 2007, Clemens did some of his best work in late game situations. In other spots, he seemed tentative and unsure of himself. Going no huddle speeds things up for him and doesn't give him enough time to overthink. It also limits the defense's ability to substitute and throw exotic looks at him.

In recent weeks, Tampa Bay has switched from Jim Bates' system into a Cover 2 scheme. I predict things will be a bit different this week. The Bucs will load up the box with a lot of eight and nine man fronts. They want to take away the run and force Clemens to beat them. Tampa has a quality starting corner in second year man Aqib Talib. The other starter, Ronde Barber, was formerly a top corner. At 34 his skills have diminished, and his best years are behind him. Talib should be able to hold his own against Braylon Edwards or Jerricho Cotchery. Whoever doesn't draw Talib should have an edge against Barber, and Clemens should look in that direction.

Also look for the Jets to target Dustin Keller. Think back to Mark Sanchez's midyear struggles. The Jets seemed to make Keller Sanchez's first read to make things safer. Without much faith in their quarterback, we could see a similar focus. The Bucs have some solid linebackers in coverage in Barrett Ruud and Quincy Black.

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I can only see improvement this week in the passing game….Although we will not set the world on fire with a 40 attempt day; I’ll bet this guy WILL see open receivers and exhibit fundamental football skills Sanchez sorely lacks, (Eye balling receivers, throwing into double coverage, holding ball with one hand etc…). The Jets should be a 9 and 3 team right now at the very least.
I’m just tired of us scraping by year after year.
Clemmens IS our best chance to make it to 10 and 6!

by JBESKI1 on Dec 11, 2009 3:08 PM EST reply actions  

Hahaha at the above comment.

Clemens has no pocket presence, can’t throw accurately at all and does force throws and also holds on to the ball too long.

by Jerrad p on Dec 11, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions  

the '07 season might have changed him

but he seemed fearless when he first played, albeit in preseason games

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

by dvdvil on Dec 11, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Im just glad were goin against a brutal run D.
I have no confidence in Clemens, to me his accuracy is horrble, impossble he could have led us to a 9 and 3 record right now.
Sanchez only throws 15-20 times anyways and is asked to only manage games. Run the ball like we always do and hopefully Clemens can manage this one.
Also, this is the 1-11 Bucs and if he cant do some good things in this game, im gonna hate him even more.

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

by jcgamble on Dec 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

no more than

10 passes please

J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets

by michael28102 on Dec 12, 2009 1:19 AM EST reply actions  

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