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Post by Harrier on Aug 27, 2015 10:42:11 GMT -5
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Jets look to answer questions against cross town rivals.
Venue: MetLife Stadium.
When: Saturday August 29th.
Time: kick off 7:00pm Eastern.
So far so good for Todd Bowles and his troops. The rookie head coach has handled some incredible off field chaotic situations this offseason with the type of leadership accustomed to veteran head coaches.
So far the Jets have managed to avoid any serious season ending injuries with the exception of Antonio Allen, however they have had their share of dinged up players as Bowles attempts to put his stamp on the team by working them hard this offseason. Bowles and his staff will hope for more of the same as they aim to come through Saturday nights game with no more injury headaches.
The Jets started slow against the Lions in their first preseason outing, leading to frantic suggestions and panic that the team may still be a year or two away from a playoff birth. That thought remained, as again the Jets starters looked relatively flat against a Falcons team that scored 14 unanswered points before the team rallied under the leadership of rookie signal caller Bryce Petty, eventually running out 30-22 winners in their second outing.
The cross town rivalry has a little more spice this year as both organisations go to battle again for the coveted snoopy bowl trophy. An already panicky fan-base awaits with trepidation to see signs of a team that is ready to take the next step after a heavy investment by owner Woody Johnson this offseason. The fans and experts alike are ready to see a performance on par with what the roster talent suggests and there's no time like the season dress rehearsal to cement a perception that this team is trending in the right direction.
The coaching staff has appeared reluctant to open up the play book in recent weeks opting for a more conservative cards to the chest approach, you can be sure there will be panic Saturday night if Bowles and his men don't find a way to ignite a concerned yet excited fanbase and silence their doubters who have weighed in to heavily on the back of two meaningless preseason tilts.
Defensively, I don't think any anyone has a true concern over this years defense, it boasts tremendous talent and depth at both the defensive line and secondary positions. Todd Bowles is a diverse defensive mind and he has the pieces to truly make this a top 5 unit in the league.
As usual with this team, the questions come offensively. The unsettled Quarterback situation again, it seems will be the making or breaking of this team. The Jets where forced to turn to journey man Ryan Fitzpatrick after starting QB Geno Smith was slugged by temperamental linebacker IK Enemkpali. This surely was not how Bowles envisioned the start of his head coaching tenure in the big chair, but to his credit it's something he's handled with aplomb.
Thus far, the Jet offense has struggled to show any spark or big play capability in the short time the starting unit has been out there, we have seen plenty of conservative short to intermediate pass plays with an emphasis on protecting the football. There will be no excuses this year for not pushing the ball downfield and showing a little more explosiveness after the aggressive acquisitions made by new general manager Mike Maccagnan, that said, it remains to be seen whether that can be done with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm. Brandon Marshall has already shown flashes of his elite talent and he will be a huge factor on third down and redzone situations. The team is also currently awaiting the return of second round pick Devin Smith who was considered the teams primary deep threat this year before goin down with broken ribs early in training camp. Look for the Jets to still lean heavily on the run game, Chris Ivory is a violent runner and a potent part of this offense, he will be used early and often as he aims to eclipse his first one thousand yard season. Fans will rejoice if the starting offense can move the ball effectively and hang some points early on a suspect Giants defence.
There are still questions about this years offensive line, James Carpenter upgraded the left guard spot however it's the last chance for someone to step up and wrestle the starting right guard job from veteran Willie Colon. The line showed their ability to run the ball last year but there is still that lingering doubt about leaky pass protection and penalties goin forward, especially against formidable fronts like Rex Ryan's bullies.
In conclusion, Saturday night will be deemed a success if the team plays with more energy and intensity than it has previously, cleans up the penalties and can score easily with some big play capability. Defensively the Jets just need to start fast and stall the Giants early, create some havoc and turnovers and come away injury free. If they can play fast, clean, mistake free football then New York Jets fans have a reason to be very exited about their teams chances this year.
Jets look to answer questions against cross town rivals.
Venue: MetLife Stadium.
When: Saturday August 29th.
Time: kick off 7:00pm Eastern.
So far so good for Todd Bowles and his troops. The rookie head coach has handled some incredible off field chaotic situations this offseason with the type of leadership accustomed to veteran head coaches.
So far the Jets have managed to avoid any serious season ending injuries with the exception of Antonio Allen, however they have had their share of dinged up players as Bowles attempts to put his stamp on the team by working them hard this offseason. Bowles and his staff will hope for more of the same as they aim to come through Saturday nights game with no more injury headaches.
The Jets started slow against the Lions in their first preseason outing, leading to frantic suggestions and panic that the team may still be a year or two away from a playoff birth. That thought remained, as again the Jets starters looked relatively flat against a Falcons team that scored 14 unanswered points before the team rallied under the leadership of rookie signal caller Bryce Petty, eventually running out 30-22 winners in their second outing.
The cross town rivalry has a little more spice this year as both organisations go to battle again for the coveted snoopy bowl trophy. An already panicky fan-base awaits with trepidation to see signs of a team that is ready to take the next step after a heavy investment by owner Woody Johnson this offseason. The fans and experts alike are ready to see a performance on par with what the roster talent suggests and there's no time like the season dress rehearsal to cement a perception that this team is trending in the right direction.
The coaching staff has appeared reluctant to open up the play book in recent weeks opting for a more conservative cards to the chest approach, you can be sure there will be panic Saturday night if Bowles and his men don't find a way to ignite a concerned yet excited fanbase and silence their doubters who have weighed in to heavily on the back of two meaningless preseason tilts.
Defensively, I don't think any anyone has a true concern over this years defense, it boasts tremendous talent and depth at both the defensive line and secondary positions. Todd Bowles is a diverse defensive mind and he has the pieces to truly make this a top 5 unit in the league.
As usual with this team, the questions come offensively. The unsettled Quarterback situation again, it seems will be the making or breaking of this team. The Jets where forced to turn to journey man Ryan Fitzpatrick after starting QB Geno Smith was slugged by temperamental linebacker IK Enemkpali. This surely was not how Bowles envisioned the start of his head coaching tenure in the big chair, but to his credit it's something he's handled with aplomb.
Thus far, the Jet offense has struggled to show any spark or big play capability in the short time the starting unit has been out there, we have seen plenty of conservative short to intermediate pass plays with an emphasis on protecting the football. There will be no excuses this year for not pushing the ball downfield and showing a little more explosiveness after the aggressive acquisitions made by new general manager Mike Maccagnan, that said, it remains to be seen whether that can be done with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm. Brandon Marshall has already shown flashes of his elite talent and he will be a huge factor on third down and redzone situations. The team is also currently awaiting the return of second round pick Devin Smith who was considered the teams primary deep threat this year before goin down with broken ribs early in training camp. Look for the Jets to still lean heavily on the run game, Chris Ivory is a violent runner and a potent part of this offense, he will be used early and often as he aims to eclipse his first one thousand yard season. Fans will rejoice if the starting offense can move the ball effectively and hang some points early on a suspect Giants defence.
There are still questions about this years offensive line, James Carpenter upgraded the left guard spot however it's the last chance for someone to step up and wrestle the starting right guard job from veteran Willie Colon. The line showed their ability to run the ball last year but there is still that lingering doubt about leaky pass protection and penalties goin forward, especially against formidable fronts like Rex Ryan's bullies.
In conclusion, Saturday night will be deemed a success if the team plays with more energy and intensity than it has previously, cleans up the penalties and can score easily with some big play capability. Defensively the Jets just need to start fast and stall the Giants early, create some havoc and turnovers and come away injury free. If they can play fast, clean, mistake free football then New York Jets fans have a reason to be very exited about their teams chances this year.
