More Film Review: The Good and the Bad
Sept 20, 2017 11:14:26 GMT -5
Raoul Duke, Touchable, and 2 more like this
Post by Lithfan on Sept 20, 2017 11:14:26 GMT -5
Really enjoyed this breakdown of some of the highs and lows from Sunday -- From Joe Caporoso (Turn on the Jets);
turnonthejets.com/2017/09/toj-new-york-jets-film-room-breakdown-week-2-vs-oakland/
turnonthejets.com/2017/09/toj-new-york-jets-film-room-breakdown-week-2-vs-oakland/
The Good
New Jack City
For the second week in a row Jamal Adams looked like a player who was taken in the top ten of the NFL Draft, a very encouraging early sign for the Jets front office. Adams has quickly adapted to the speed of the game and tightened up any missed tackle issues he had this preseason. Below has been his most shared (and the team’s most shared) highlight of the game and with good reason. This play demonstrates an elite level of athleticism and pursuit skills, capped by a picture perfect tackle on one of the hardest backs to bring down in the NFL.
Adams had 27 plays in coverage versus Oakland and was targeted zero times. He has consistently been on top of his assignment in the passing game and shown an ability to bounce between covering receivers and tight ends. Unfortunately the play below went elsewhere for a big gain (as teams are wisely going away form Adams) but it shows his recognition and route handoff ability.
Fellow rookie Marcus Maye had a much better week two than week one. From a two high look, Maye quickly diagnoses the flat route to Jared Cook, screams downhill and drops him for only a 4 yard gain.
Later in the game, Maye shows similar support against the run, filling the alley on a Marshawn Lynch handoff and stopping him for a 4 yard gain on a play that could have been sprung for a much bigger gain, and has been in recent years on previous Jets safeties.
This hit occurs after a Raiders first down, thanks to poor play from the Jets corners and linebackers (a recurring theme!) but it is a fun one to watch. Offenses will sign up for this all day but it is positive to see Maye be able to deliver this type of physicality so early in his career.
New Jack City
For the second week in a row Jamal Adams looked like a player who was taken in the top ten of the NFL Draft, a very encouraging early sign for the Jets front office. Adams has quickly adapted to the speed of the game and tightened up any missed tackle issues he had this preseason. Below has been his most shared (and the team’s most shared) highlight of the game and with good reason. This play demonstrates an elite level of athleticism and pursuit skills, capped by a picture perfect tackle on one of the hardest backs to bring down in the NFL.
Adams had 27 plays in coverage versus Oakland and was targeted zero times. He has consistently been on top of his assignment in the passing game and shown an ability to bounce between covering receivers and tight ends. Unfortunately the play below went elsewhere for a big gain (as teams are wisely going away form Adams) but it shows his recognition and route handoff ability.
Fellow rookie Marcus Maye had a much better week two than week one. From a two high look, Maye quickly diagnoses the flat route to Jared Cook, screams downhill and drops him for only a 4 yard gain.
Later in the game, Maye shows similar support against the run, filling the alley on a Marshawn Lynch handoff and stopping him for a 4 yard gain on a play that could have been sprung for a much bigger gain, and has been in recent years on previous Jets safeties.
This hit occurs after a Raiders first down, thanks to poor play from the Jets corners and linebackers (a recurring theme!) but it is a fun one to watch. Offenses will sign up for this all day but it is positive to see Maye be able to deliver this type of physicality so early in his career.
