Miller is all used up.

I truly believe Woodhead with more reps as the returner would develop nicely and it could be a doorway to playing more at RB as a 3rd option while Leon is out.

If it wasnt him, it will be soon.

No excuses.

But I would be concerned that it took Rex sitting in on his meeting to get it, I mean it has been pretty obvious for quite some time that things needed to be simplified and he failed to either recognize it or stubbornly refused. In any case, I would not trust the development of this QB to him for another season.

But once I start reading this stuff the mismanagement crap rears its ugly head and I revert to pessimism.

Despite the kick return thing, I am very much looking forward to what is a crucial game today.

My pre season prediction was six wins after a 1-4 start, with the QB and HC making enough strides by the end of the season to give us confidence in the future. While the beginning of the season screwed up perspective, the overall theme still has a real chance to occur.

Both Rex and Sanchez have faced true adversity the last few weeks, now is the time to prove they can do their jobs at this level.

The HC is taking public steps to change the perception he is a loud pushover. I believe it will have the desired effect in creating a gameplan focused on game management. A true test to see if his presence makes a difference.

If the QB does not figure things out this week it could be a big red flag. The gameplan has undoubtedly been simplified for him with an emphasis on protecting the ball, if he goes out there today and continues to make mistakes he may just not have the “IT” that many claimed he has.

This is a very ordinary defense, no reason they should not manage a few long scoring drives, FG’s would be fine. I just want to see them manage to get into a rhythm while making sustained drives down the field, baby steps. No excuses.

On defense they will give up yardage on the ground vs a good committed running team, but should be able to mostly keep them out of the end zone. Carolina’s offense should be dominated by a Ryan defense, I will settle for containing it.

No excuses, win the game, pretty or ugly does not matter. The next two games are very winnable, so a win today could very well mean a momentum shift toward 7-6 and semi-meaningful games in December.

An ugly loss and the ship might just be sinking.

While this is a not a traditional big game with playoff implications, it is a HUGE game for the future direction of this franchise.

What we all dislike about Schottenheimer is not his ability, or his smarts. Most of us agree that he tries to get too cute, tries to outsmart himself, tries to do too much with too little. Until he came to the Jets a few years ago, his previous two jobs were under his dad. Then on Mangini’s staff, he was highly touted, offered the Miami HC job, and thought to be on his way to a HC job next year.

Point is, maybe this is his wakeup call. He is a young kid with a lot of ability to call a good gameplan — so maybe this is what his career needed and — like anyone else — can learn and grow from this.

Dare I say, a good six games of gameplanning and calling and I might even ok his return. Anyone with me or am I alone on the island.

Why are we in week two of this Cotch experiment? There is no one in the entire country that could have been signed this week to step in and return punts?

Very simple transaction;

Monday waiver wire, Jets sign Joe SoNso, KR/PR waive Miller. End of problem.