Things That Make Me Hopeful in Week 2

by John B on Sep 19, 2009 2:42 PM EDT

The obvious one, Mark Sanchez looked great last week. He appears composed beyond his years. He stood up to the pass rush and carried the offense.
New England had pass protection issues against a defensive front that isn't as tough to block as the one the Jets have.
It takes a long time to fully heal from a torn ACL, and Tom Brady's knee doesn't look like it is all the way back. He airmailed a lot of throws, which suggests he didn't fully have a base of strength under him.
Fred Jackson broke some big plays on the Pats, and Fred Jackson isn't Leon Washington.
While Leon played well last week, he didn't break any memorable plays. He's due for one.
Jerricho Cotchery has had some of his biggest games against New England in the past.
Rex Ryan is one of the few coaches in football legitimately capable of X'ing and O'ing with Bill Belichick.

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Things bode well for a win.

Ryan brought along Leonard and Bart and has this D clicking

Sanchez played very well for a rook

Fred was excellent at HB

NE could not run on Buffalo

NE’s oline looked as bad as last year VS Bills

Just keep running people at Brady and things should work out

by WarWolf on Sep 19, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

JETS Offensive line

It seemed to me that the line really started clicking in the second half of the game.Or was it at that point that they beat down the Texans front than things really started to happen as far as the run game went.Madden could’ve ran thru some of those holes for big gainers.The Jets O was looking tough,dishing out the blocks.Not many blown assignments.
At any rate,all really great points by John B.I just wanted to add that I thought the job Shottenheimer (and supporting cast)did with the play calling was outstanding as was the execution.

by Akku on Sep 19, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed there Akku

The play calling was fantastic by Brian, and everyone seems to be buying into both the offensive and defensive strategy. I think the development of the run game in the 3rd and 4th quarter came from the switch in the Texans defence. They had to respect Sanchez’s arm, like Demeko Ryan said before the game, they were going to stop the run put the ball in Sanchez’s hand and make them beat them. Well Sanchez was doing that. Looking forward to seeing more of the offensive line this week, it’s definitely the strength of this team if you ask me.

by David_Wyatt on Sep 20, 2009 6:36 AM EDT reply actions