Comments on: Daily Links: Rivalry Weekend Madness

By: Bent

Bent — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:25:12 +0000

igs – I don’t disagree with it either, I loved the positive slant. Wasn’t bashing the comment at all.

It still is fun to come up with far fetched alternatives based on the same formula.

By: igs

igs — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:18:46 +0000

Bent – I don’t think that comment is off at all because the exceptions I point out in that statement are very tangible. As I said, Sanchez can adjust to being a QB that doesn’t stand very tall. That’s just an experience issue. He will also grow out of his immaturity (also an experience issue.)

Comparing a rookie QB that has all the intangibles but needs to grow up and adjust some to a kicker that the idiot Terry Bradway drafted in the 2nd round and kept missing field goals and screwing up kickoffs is a totally different deal.

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By: Bent

Bent — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:12 +0000

“The guy is literally a perfect QB – outside of being a little short and a little immature. ”

I loved this comment.

“_______ is literally a perfect ________ – outside of __________________ and ____________________” could be a fun game to play.

I’ll go first: Mike Nugent is literally a perfect kicker – outside of all the missed field goals and short kickoffs.

By: The K-man

The K-man — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:49:42 +0000

Anyone blaming Sanchez on where we are right now is out of their mind. I’m looking forward to seeing Sanchez as our QB for the next 12 to 15 years. He is the least of our problems. He is a rookie! a few weeks ago this site compared his stats to other rookie QB’s at this point there rookie year and he stacks up nicely. We’ve lost to dolphins twice because of defense and special teams. We lost to the Jags because NO ONE on defense could a make play when they needed it most. The problem with this team is a lack of defensive playmakers and rookie coaching decisions (including shotty, his calls can baffle at times). The JETs have had the chance to close a few games with a defensive stop and we couldn’t do it. Who on this team steps up when the game is on the line? who is the derek jeter of this team? who is it’s leader? no one! not rhodes, not b. scott, not revis, not ellis, no one. Who is going to make the big play when we need it? Bryan thomas? no. Pace? no. David Harris? maybe, he is a true stud. But seriously, who steps up when we need it most?

By: igs

igs — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:49:36 +0000

Shamik, I gotta agree with you. I actually think Sanchez is ahead of the curve. You gotta remember when we were looking at Sanchez in the draft, the guy could do everything but he didn’t have a lot of experience. I thought the answer to that would be to draft him and sit him for a year. But Clemens didn’t show enough to beat him out in camp.

The guy is literally a perfect QB – outside of being a little short and a little immature. Those things wont last long. He’ll adjust to his height disadvantage and he’ll grow up. And he’ll prove to be a worthy investment.

I think it was a great trade. But like I keep saying, you can fnd a good reason to make any of these trade that I’ve been complaining about. (Even Shonne Green if the Sanchez trade had not already gone down.) But you just can’t do it every year? And you can’t do it every year 2 times per draft.

By: Wise Old Jet Fan

Wise Old Jet Fan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:48:02 +0000

Hank, agree entirely with your beefs and original comments too.

I DO believe that selling PSL’s was one of the factors in the decision to draft Sanchez, which explains in part the illogical move of drafting a QB of the future for a win now team.

By: Wise Old Jet Fan

Wise Old Jet Fan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:42:28 +0000

Greg, while three years from now certainly matters, my point is, and I believe it is indisputable, that the Jets would be better THIS year with had they hired a successful proven vet HC and brought in a competant vet QB.

The slide back was/is entirely predictable, and since I felt they could make a run this year with a quality head coach and minor roster tinkering I am very disappointed having to sit through a rebuilding year.

The key was obviously to find a veteran QB that could get the job done while competing with Clemens, whethar they could have gotten lucky in that regard is debateable but if they did they could have made a run.

Led, I will never argue with Sanchez, or anyone projected to be a first round pick, coming out early. Clearly it was the right move for him personally, he is set for life.

How he handles the next 7 weeks will determine if it was the right move for him from a long term career perspective.

I do argue with the Jets need to draft him, and a rookie RB, at this particular time in their history.

But he is here now and I am rooting for him to show improvement as the season continues, by this time tomorrow a few more pieces to the puzzle will have been filled in.

By: Shamik

Shamik — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:35:15 +0000

Hmmm, interesting line of thinking Hank. I’m sure you’d be getting less flack if you’d phrased it that way in the beginning. However, I think it was clear that we needed to settle on the QB situation. Pennington wasn’t cutting it, he’s was a great guy, but just couldnt stay healthy. I think Clemons got the short end of the stick, but we really don’t have anything to base any projections on him on. I don’t think any of the guys we sent to Cleveland are really doing that well (I don’t watch any of their games), but fact is, we’ve got the kid and from the beginning he’s shown heart and a willingness to work hard and learn. He didnt worry about his contract – he grabbed the playbook from day one and began to study and practice with the team. He’s been fine dealing with the media, and he’s been getting better with time. Sanchez is the hand we’ve been dealt, but I think its a decent one. Only time will tell.

By: hank/naples

hank/naples — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:37:04 +0000

Continued:

The scond comming of Joe Wille in order to sell PSL’s.