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Buzz: Are the Jets “Leaning” Towards Rex Ryan? | JetsVine — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:34:42 +0000

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By: Bent

Bent — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:55:32 +0000

True. They did tend to go away from something before it stopped working a lot, rather than waiting until something was stopped and then reverting to a new plan.

I hope Richardson is prepared to re-sign and wonder if that would enhance rather than restrict JC’s development.

By: Harvlis

Harvlis — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:44:43 +0000

Bent,

Caulcrick has a great opportunity to learn from the best blocking back in the game. In addition to his goal line ability, he was catching the ball out of the backfield, all pre-season. He is going to be a player.

As for Richardson, I wanted him in the backfield to block for Favre, TJ, and Leon, more than I wanted him running the ball but, you have to admit, when they gave it to him, he did a nice job. All season, we went away from what was working for us.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:48:49 +0000

I have to disagree big time here Harvlis– I will post on another thread to continue the conversation.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:34:05 +0000

Harvlis–

To make those assumptions RE: Clowney, Stuckey and Keller, you are assuming you have a better eye for talent than the entire Jet organization. Not to say teams are never wrong, but you NEVER coached a practice, sat in a meeting room, gone through training camp or mini camp with these guys. I thought Clowney would be an asset too, but his playing time speaks to the fact that I overrated him.

As far as Thomas Jones, he is a nice back. You can probably list 10-15 backs you would prefer in the NFL off the top of your head (all things equal, injury, o line, yada yada). He is a nice player. That is all.

By: Bent

Bent — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:27:19 +0000

Harvlis:

Good post, but the one nitpick I have (that I have admittedly seen from others too) is the criticism over how Tony Richardson was underused.

10 carries was actually the most he has had since 2004 and 65 yards was the most since 2002. I think this is a definite case of “less is more”. Having said that, if they eventually promote Jehuu Caulcrick, he is a great runner, so I would advocate giving him the rock a few times a game, especially near the goalline.

By: BubbyBrister/shovelpass

BubbyBrister/shovelpass — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:19:31 +0000

BoCash, you make Joe S. seem quiet and indecisive about who he wants for a head coach. I didn’t think it was possible…haha

By: fight613

fight613 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:18:43 +0000

Is it just me or does Spags look like Brian Schottenhiemer and Ryan looks like Bill Clinton?

By: Harvlis

Harvlis — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:15:31 +0000

Deven, No one said he would be All-Pro next year. After NE, he caught 6/42 at Tennessee and 7/77 against Denver. After that, we played San Fran, Buffalo, Seattle, and Miami. None of those teams are known to shut anyone down. They threw him the ball two times, each game. He is a rookie. Go back and watch what people said about him, during the NE or Tennessee games. He showed me enough to consider him a serious threat. He is a mis-match for almost any LB or DB. Let’s see what happens next year, if we get a new OC.

By: Deven

Deven — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:59:07 +0000

I tend to agree with anthony because the with keller he face no covergae until after NE then he got shut down.He may be a good player but all-pro is a stretch and he needs to work on runnign routes and not DROPPING passes right at him!