0-2: End of the World?

by John B on Sep 17, 2010 8:37 PM EDT

Sunday's game is a big one. The Jets do not want to lose a pair of home conference games to start the year. Would the season really be over with a loss, though? I do not think so. To be honest, when the schedule first came out, I said to myself that I just want the Jets to avoid an 0-3 start with such a difficult first three games.

The team will probably lose two in a row at some point this season. It may very well be in the first two weeks of the year. Would they be playing out the string from that point? Just remember, the 1998 Jets that went 12-4 and to the AFC Championship Game had an 0-2 start of their own.

There's no question winning this game would make life easier on this team. Losing a lot early reduces the margin for error late. With that said, I have seldom been this confident with the talent level of a Jets team. These guys are good enough to run off ten wins in a row. Once they start playing well, they might be tough to cool off. I'm not convinced even the dreaded 0-3 start would necessarily be a nail in the coffin.

Let's hope we never have to find out.

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They might be able to overcome 0-2, but 0-3? I think that would signify the sky falling.

by BWJ on Sep 17, 2010 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

I don't mind losing. But it depends how it happens.

If Sanchez throws another 4 picks and loses a fumble, I’ll puke my guts out. If we don’t score a TD again and hold them to 15 or less, I’ll throw a haymaker at a brick wall. If we give up 3rd down after 3rd down, and penalty after penalty, and Rex won’t stop sending everybody, and we lose close, I’ll kick myself in the nuts.

But if we’re up say 14-10 (Sanchez plays well, running game is efficient) and Brady goes all Hall of Fame and drives 80 yards for a score to win. I guess I can swallow those razor blades. Because I would know in my heart that we can beat them on another day, and that we can play with anyone; and that we lost to a great great QB who was at the top of his game.

by Crackback on Sep 17, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

that makes sense

"Sorry bro, he Jason Bourned me"- Drama

by BL3ACH on Sep 17, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Indeed.

by umohan21 on Sep 17, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

If we lose the same way we did last week Crack, do me a favor and spare yourself the punishment; kick Rex in the nuts!

by nationalist88 on Sep 17, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont even think losing is something I want to think about.

We are winning 20-16. End of story. I’ll cry about 0-2 when it happens.

by colinyoung on Sep 17, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

This is one of the most talented Jet teams i've ever seen.

BUT, the psyche of the team seem somewhat fragile right now, and as we all know momentum plays a role in a long football season. I do not want to have to deal with the negative feedback, criticism, skepticism and ridicule this team would face going down 0-2. That could crush their confidence. This game is extremely important for the psyche of a team trying to find an identity. They need the confidence!!

by D. Butler on Sep 17, 2010 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

i agree

This team has too many new parts. If some of them start thinking it was a mistake coming here, it could destroy the Jets locker room.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 17, 2010 11:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

if they played well like crack described above

I don’t think it will be to bad for them like playing like they did on Monday again.

"Sorry bro, he Jason Bourned me"- Drama

by BL3ACH on Sep 17, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I am not Thinking About

NO WAY—I really want to enjoy this weekend and all that leads up to it. I am in the minority that understands we dont put the pads on anymore—only the Jets do. I guess we may lose but in my stupid green brain it cant happen. Only Mike Florio really knows whats gonna happen—-but till then I am a believer in the church of the mighty green hammer.

0-2 is not a thought that intersects the visions of this beautiful image creator—-only visions of the kracken taking off Justin Biebers (aka Tom Brady) head, or the 57 year old KevinFaulk with two 3rd down fumbles….I see a candy cane too, no…wait that’s Wes Welker all pretzled up beneath the wieght of Bryan Thomas…

Sleep now I go and let the monkey shine on the mad hoody—-I hate you Bill!

by ATL Jetsbaby on Sep 17, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

How true!

The possibility does exist, and the team has put tremendous pressure on themselves. I say give the ball to LDT and let him run. He’s a Hall-of-Fame runner who’s looking rejuvenated. Feed him he rock—and let’s beat those bums! Go Jets!

by Timxing on Sep 17, 2010 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

JB, one glaring difference between this team and the ’98 Jets, they had a QB…

Just sayin’

by nationalist88 on Sep 17, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

I think this is pretty much a must win if we want to win the division

0-2 wouldn’t be as bad if it wasnt teams in our conference. On top of that, this would mean an 0-2 start at home, which in the NFL is a problem. With the Vikings, Packers and Texans still to come at home, it wont get an easier.

by YankeesJets on Sep 18, 2010 1:55 AM EDT reply actions

Who was QB in 2009 Playoffs?

Nationalist88,
Who was the QB last year when we made it to the AFC Championship? Honest;y, reading these comment pages is like attending bingo night at the church. A bunch of prattling old women worrying just because the NYJs lost by 1 point to another good team. Thank God all that matter’s is on the field because there is WAY too much estrogen in these comments.

The 1993 Cowboys went 0-2 and won the SB no problem. If the Jets do the same, great. If not, that’s football. Just sit back and enjoy.

by Black Dog Jet on Sep 18, 2010 3:09 AM EDT reply actions