The Eleventh & Twelfth Man
Darrelle Revis had a great quip postgame when asked about Kris Jenkins and what he had meant to this team.
“He’s two guys. We don’t have 11, we have 12 … he stops the run well … but not just him it’s a lot of guys.”
It’s been a great first half for Jenkins and he does look like a man among boys. Jenkins has been a major upgrade from his predecessor Dewayne Robertson. But like Revis said, Jenkins is just one piece and the defense is starting to take shape and form it’s own identity.
19 Responses to The Eleventh & Twelfth Man
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spent says:
Edwards in the fetal position. Ha! Should’ve stayed down!
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Andrew Weiss says:
If you think KJ isn’t being noticed around the league, the Buffalo News had two (that’s 2) articles on him yesterday right after the game. Apparently, word is leaking out.
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DSmizzle says:
I think Jenkins is a legitimate candidate for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Of course he won’t get it b/c like the Heisman, it will likely come down to stats (most tackles, sacks, INT’s, etc.), but nonetheless, he has got to get some consideration. Yes, they’ve added a few other nice chips like Calvin Pace but Jenkins in the middle has been THE difference for the JETS’ run defense.
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all the more reason to crown him by stuffing the ballot for probowl, fellow jets fans!! :)
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DannyMazz says:
DSmizzle – Agree with you 100%. The acquisition of Jenkins was the best signing in Jets history in my eyes. Jenkins is an absolute STUD on this Defense and will be heading to the prob bowl.
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Frank says:
The national press is still not onto him though — in fact I think the Jets are getting the shaft in terms of respect in general. Peter King picked John Abraham as his DPOW this week — what, 3 sacks playing in a blowout against a horrible team (that we lost to naturally) that has no O-line, a crappy QB, and was playing from behind the whole time? I think both Jenkins and Revis deserve DPOW more than Abraham, playing in a divisional road game against the division leader. Those guys are both going to the pro bowl in my mind — best in their position in the league right now in my opinion (Haynesworth is great but plays in 4-3).
And there isn’t a corner in the league I’d take over Revis right now, Champ Bailey included. Winning a jump ball over a 6’7″ receiver to clinch the game? check. Shutting down one of the hottest receivers in the league in Lee Evans? check. Sack? check. Forced fumble? check. Fumble recovery? check.
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Frank Cip says:
Jenkins is an animal. He still makes plays and moves guys around even when double teamed. His play has increased the play of the entire front seven, especially long time Jet Shaun Ellis. Ellis hasn’t been putting up the same sack totals since they switched to a 3-4 but hes been playing much better this year and getting more pressure and sack. Not a big fan of kenyon coleman but if he can hold his own and take on another man to free up BT or Pace, I can’t really complain. Lets see next week who our guys fair against Mr. Steven Jackson.
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Ferraro41 says:
“It’s (blocking Jenkins) like trying to block a two-ton semi going downhill,” said Bills center Duke Preston of Jenkins.
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OK, I know this is wrong, but in that picture above, does it look appear to anyone else that Jenkins is spanking Edwards? Or am I just still too giddy from a good win yesterday?
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billvv says:
Please begin voting and don’t stop at the NFL Pro Bowl site. They actually invite multiple voting.
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vbsiena24 says:
My favorite Jenkins play last game was after the 5 yard encroachment penalty on him (he tried to jump the snap count) they run it inside to the right with Jackson and Jenkins singlehandly crushed him for no gain. The Jets had no blitz either. It was a 3 man rush and Jenkins crushed Jackson for no gain it was awesome!
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Another thing about Jenkins. I heard during the preseason that Jenkins was going to have a hard time learning to play the A gap. One of the ex-NFL talking hairdos like Howie Long said that the Jets had wasted their money because the transition to two-gap responsibility was long and arduous and would take more than a season. Despite this, KJ’s already dominating the position after eight games.
I’ve noticed the past two weeks that Jenkins is starting to lean more heavily on his front hand and get a quick jump off the snap. This, of course, gives him far more leverage than sitting back in his stance. IMO, this can only be possible if he is feeling comfortable with his two gap responsibility and is free to tee off. If this is so, then the league had better watch out for the rest of the season should he stay healthy.
Finally, on Peter King, great friend of the Jets, let me state unequivocally that, while 3 sacks for a one-gap, pass-rush specialist are impressive, they don’t hold a candle to a nose tackle in a 3-4 getting two (along with a hurry that resulted in an INT and holding the opposition to 30 yards total rush offense). For evidence I ask any Jet fan older than forty the following question, “who would you rather see back, Joe Klecko or Mark Gastineau?
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Dean Barbella says:
Jenkins cloging the middle and stuffing the run + great coverage sacks. Playing from behind, thanks to Abram Elam’s pick six, Bills were forced to take to the air.
Way to keep ‘em honest, Abe!!!
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LOL, what does it matter which “gap” or position Jenkins is playing? He is obviously dealing with double-teams constantly in either a 3-4 or 4-3 front.
I know there is a substantial difference in responsibilities for MOST linemen, but I’m guessing Jenkins spent his entire life in Carolina being double-teamed!~
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Eddie DiGio says:
Howie Long a talking hairdo!!!!! AMAZING!!!! Kris Jenkins is the best player on the Jets, followed by Revis. Not only is he great on the field, he is as funny and cool a guy you will ever meet. Best trade in franchise history!!!!!!!!!!!
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klecko71 says:
eddie…leon is the best player on the team.
but jenkins is a close 2nd, agree revis 3rd.
some great draft picks and overall moves the last few seasons, team might get it together at the right time..
next week not as easy as the spread (-9) would indicate.
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steviek says:
anyone else notice a problem with their blitz schemes? they’ve been sending extra guys on the pass rush, but when they try it deep from the defensive backfield to disguise coverages, their blitzers never get there.
these are the plays thay are getting hit on for big gains, when they send extra people and don’t get pressure. i don’t want to see them back off blitzing, but it seems its more typical to blitz from the line of scrimmage and send more guys than can be blocked. hope its adjustment they’ll make. -
steviek,
I noticed that too. I think you are onto something. It seems like we would be better off just sending the front seven and maybe Hollywood Kerry
Just to harp on Peter King some more, he named John Abraham the Defensive Player Of The Week for his 3 sack game. No doubt Abe’s having a nice resurgence in Atlanta and I’m happy for him. But Jenkins had two sacks AND pressured Edwards on his Elam pick-6 AND keyed a game turning 4th & 1 stop AND anchored a run D that held Buffalo to 30 yards on their home field.
How about a little love for the big fella’ Pete?