Matt Slauson Will Have Much on His Plate in First Career Start
by John B on Sep 9, 2010 5:44 PM EDT
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PrintOne move the Jets made which raised eyebrows over the offseason was the release of Alan Faneca. Faneca had slipped noticably in pass protection, but he was still a productive guard. There was also no proven replacement. The team has faith in Matt Slauson. Slauson will have a chance early to make the Jets thankful for their faith. His play will likely play a big role in determining the outcome of the game.
Like the Jets, the Ravens have an elite nose tackle they do not play on the nose. Haloti Ngata usually lines up at right end in the 3-4. That is the same side from where Terrell Suggs usually attacks on passing downs. When Suggs comes off the edge, D'Brickashaw Ferguson will need to slide over. That will likely mean times where Slauson will need to be able to handle Ngata on his own to keep the big defender out of Mark Sanchez's face.
It will also be important for Slauson to play well in an area where Faneca excelled, pulling to the right side. The Jets usually run it that way. That will not change particularly with Ngata on the other side. The Ravens have a very physical front with a lot of guys. Getting an extra blocker over to seal somebody will be a key to the Jets establishing the run game.
Slauson is going right into the fire. His play will play no small measure in deciding the contest.
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man after Sanchez and LDT there's nobody else I'm hoping to play at a higher level then Slauson
If he pans out, the jets are going far.
Me again .
I love how the Saints dream of being respected for toughness on the field . I’d like to say it can’t come as quickly as they’ld like but ….oh I forgot . They don’t have Rex Ryan ! Your game this week will be the most physical game of the week . I wonder what the IR toll will be on each side . Can the Jets improve their Offense as rapidly as the Ravens seem to have ? Every year the Ravens look good on paper and still flop . Your Offense looks like crap and you still find a way to win .
I hope the Saints go after Brett . He wants it . He will put the game away early if they do . Screens to Peterson . The Saints have a banged up Defense and we will take advantage tonight . Your Defense is Brett’s only real threat of getting hurt . I wonder if you will over commit to Peterson or Brett ? What do you think ?
I hope he does the warpaint for mondays game!
I hate the Dodgers, Patriots, Dolphins, and terroirsts
by GiantsfaninNY55 on Sep 9, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Man I can't freaking wait for this game.
And without a doubt in my Mind the Jets win this game 27-20. Sanchez does ok and Green+LT do really good. but as we all know Defense wins championships and our is gonna bring the lombardi trophy to us this year!
I hate the Dodgers, Patriots, Dolphins, and terroirsts
Slauson's going head up in Haloti all night.
The Jets wont be able to pull him at all. Slauson’s got a full plate for sure but im thinking the fullback position is also one to watch. T-Rich and Conner Have alot on their plate with the LB’s. The first meeting between Conner and Ray Ray might just shake loose a few fault lines. Long Island could be burried in a tidal wave after this game.
by colinyoung on Sep 10, 2010 9:34 AM EDT reply actions
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