JMattera’s Gridiron Grudges – Week 15
1) New York Jets vs. RE-ESTABLISHING THEMSELVES –
Where are the New York Jets of November? The Jets were a team that walked on the field with a swagger and unleashed it on their opponents. Wow, how the times have changed in a few weeks. The media went from hailing them AFC favorites to AFC chumps.
A few players have said that they have become complacent and that will change this week. Let’s see them put their actions behind their mouths and come through with a victory this weekend. This season has now become one game one win at a time.
The Jets have to re-establish themselves to the team they once were. The coaches have to do a better job of coaching, and the players have to be better at executing. Will this weekend be the start of righting the ship to the playoffs?
2) NYJ Front Seven vs. PRESSURING THE QB –
Where has the second coming of the New York Sack Exchange gone over the second half of the season? The first half saw Shawn Ellis, Bryan Thomas, and Calvin Pace record sacks consistently.
I know there are problems with coverage overall, but any good defense starts with pressure and getting in the quarterback’s face. Any average quarterback can be descent with having time to throw the football; eventually a receiver will find a seam to get open.
The coverage issues would be less exposed if the Jets were able to get a consistent pass rush going all game. It will be up to Mangini and Sutton to compose a plan that will be able to defensively attack the Bill’s offense.
3) NYJ Wide Receivers vs. SEPERATION –
Mark my words; the NYJ will not win another game all year if LC, Cotchery, and Keller each record only one catch all game. It fathoms me how this happens against a team near the bottom of the league’s rankings in pass defense playing without their top corner in Nate Clements.
I don’t know if its play calling or what but the NYJ receivers have to do a better job of getting separation from their defenders. It’s not like Brett Favre doesn’t have time to throw the football. Our offensive line does a good job of giving Brett time to find an open receiver.
Getting the receivers involved more consistently in the offense is a necessity heading into the last three games of the season. Any good team will be able to utilize all their weapons throughout a game. Will LC and Cotchery be able to find their way against the Buffalo secondary?
4) Thomas Jones vs. BUFFALO FRONT SEVEN –
The leading rusher in the AFC with a total of 14 combined touchdowns is the NYJ cornerstone of the offense this season. In all of our big wins in November, TJ had great games eating the clock and controlling possession of the football. Last week, TJ had 10 carries and in essence we were on the bad end of the time possession battle.
I understand there are many guys to get involved including Leon, Dustin, etc. but the one guy who needs to be featured is TJ. All the other guys would benefit of establishing a power running game throughout the contest. Schotty please call some play-action passes.
With three games left including another West Coast trip, running the football and keeping the ball in the hands of the NYJ offense will help them to the playoffs. Look at all successful football teams, everything starts with the run.
Get TJ going early and often!
7 Responses to JMattera’s Gridiron Grudges – Week 15
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charleyjet says:
Clowney is the saviour huh? That’s funny. It’s like everyone wants to see the backup quarterback until he actually plays. No the Jets don’t need to be flinging long passes down the field. They win by being physical and pushing the opposition off the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. This is how they beat Tennessee and how they will beat Buffalo. The only way to lose this game is to turn the ball over. The Bills offense departed several games back. Don’t give them points and the Jets cannot lose.
Jets 24-Bill 6. -
Electric Ham says:
Charley the jets WR’s havent been open the past 2 weeks, send clowney deep whether he makes a play or not that changes the dynamic of the O and the way Defenses play us. WE HAVE NO DEEP THREAT WE NEED ONE. if u saw Hester last night draw 2 PI’s because he is so damn fast that literally won the game for the Bears. Send Clowney Deep, no reason to waste his speed sitting on the sidelines
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Clowney should get at least one deep ball this game to loosen up the defense. Cotchery has been seeing those pass attempts and he’s usually matched stride for stride down the field. He doesn’t have the speed to be the deep guy. Jones= 120 yds, 1 td. Keller = 56 yards 2td’s
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SackDance99 says:
Defenses are playing 8-men in the box and 3 deep against Favre. The running game is working because even with a 3 deep, the LBs have to stay at home because of the slants, seam passes, and screens. But, the 3 deep is making it harder for LC, J. Co and Keller to get open on intermediate routes. That’s why the 3rd WR has been targeted more often. This brings us to what Clowney could potentially do as a 3rd WR (or even as the 2nd WR)…he could open up those intermediate routes again because the free safety will have to play much deeper, meaning LC, J. Co. or, most likely, Keller would have single coverage by an LB and could go a long way on an intemediate route, especially if Clowney streaks down the weak sideline.
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Joe B. says:
“Mark my words; the NYJ will not win another game all year if LC, Cotchery, and Keller each record only one catch all game.”
Real bold.
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Fonz says:
Chris,
Even if Clowney makes one deep catch he will be taken out just like the defenses week in and week out have been preparing for Coles and Cotchery. Trust me it all lies in the hands BRETT FARVE. He will make or break this offense. I have a feeling on December 28 we are going to be in one heck of a ride and all of you guys will be throwing up at home watching the game that is how close its going to be. Good all you FARVE worshippers should get a taste of Pennington Pie. Like it or not FARVE right now is not helping us get better on offense. You can hear it from Coles, and then slowly Keller and then the rest of the offense.
1) No one game will make a difference. We need three consecutive wins just to play in a game that will make a difference. One thing Eric has been correct about is the need for consistency.
2) Even during the preseason, only one receiver consistently got open deep. Our brain(dead) trust did not use him and he got injured. Favre doesn’t play on specials. Who cares if Clowney cannot. Wallace can and is worthless on the field. Clowney needs to get PT to create the deep threat we wanted from Keller. I suspect the failure to use Keller or Clowney reflects the ambivalence of our CS to deep throws. Other teams have wild passes completed because the WR is so damn open.
3) We need to throw away the tight formation — it is stupid and throws away Favre’s play action skills and the ability of TJ to cut back to open holes.
4) If we are lucky and both Smiths cannot play, perhaps Clowney will get some PT, the CS will not waste time on trickeration and work on a decent game plan, and Eric S will not blow multiple coverages and miss tackles.
harlan