Can Nick Mangold Win the Point of Attack Against Jay Ratliff?

by John B on Sep 9, 2011 1:30 PM EDT

Jay Ratliff is a unique nose tackle. He is undersized for the position at only 285 pounds. He uses a quick burst off the snap to gain leverage against centers. This athleticism makes him a very good pass rusher. In the run game, he is not as stout. Football Outsiders had Dallas as the 24th ranked defense in the league in yards per carry against their defensive line up the middle last season.

The Jets have the best rounded center in the game, Nick Mangold. Mangold can match Ratliff's quickness off the snap. He is also as strong as any center in the league. There is a chance he will be able to beat the undersized Ratliff on his own in the run game. When a nose tackle does not occupy a double team, it means the guards can hit the second level, and the run game is going to be successful.

I think the Jets have potential in this matchup. Mangold can counter everything Ratliff can do. I do not believe Ratliff can do everything Mangold can, though.

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I believe the title of this should be "Nick Mangold

Mangold will do what he always does. Hes going to dominate whoever is in front of him and play consistent best center in the NFL football.

by Brandon Grammenos on Sep 9, 2011 1:34 PM EDT reply actions

ignore the top part of that post… changed my mind and forgot to erase it lol

by Brandon Grammenos on Sep 9, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Nick has dominated the likes of wilfork

hampton and had to go against jenkins in practice the last few years and i view all 3 of them as better NT than ratliff……mangold is the best C in the world and least of our worries.

J✈E✈T✈S✈ JETS! ✈JETS! ✈JETS!

by SLAUGHTERHOUSE on Sep 9, 2011 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

In honesty Nick looked off in preseason

That stinger in his neck was obviously bothering him.
If he is 100% Ratliff is going to get steam rolled.
Thats kinda what I’m expecting. I have never seen a player beat Nick consistantly by being overly athletic.
Big day for the running game.

by Can'tWait on Sep 9, 2011 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

I dont think anyone has beat Mangold consistantly for any reason

I remeber him handlin Kris Jenkins in camp

by Nu York Fan on Sep 9, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Nick is fine... He's tossed Kris jenkins to the ground, and has owned wilfork.

by jets4life24 on Sep 9, 2011 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Seen some stat whee he gave up one sack last season

I was like WOW, didn’t think Mangold played so bad last season. All attempts at humor aside Nick is the best in the league.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 9, 2011 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

But what if 2011 Ratliff is the best player in the NFL?…dun dun DUN!!!

by Timmaht on Sep 9, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Mangold

will manhandle Ratliff and throw his scrawny ass around like a ragdoll…i bet Nick is licking his chops with anticipation for this one….hes so used to playing the Mammoths of the league, this will be like playing a high school kid.

by AFCxxBEAST on Sep 9, 2011 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

I like Mangold in this matchup

He’s strong, he’s quick and he’s smart. That’s why he executes so well on game day. Not to mention he has great concentration. I shudder to think where we would be without him. Our running game would be far worse and Sanchez would have even worse stats.

by OldJetsFanatic on Sep 9, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions