What the Win Against the Dolphins Says About the Jets
Oct 7, 2015 9:24:47 GMT -5
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Oct 7, 2015 9:24:47 GMT -5
Uh-oh, the media is starting to notice. Let's hope the Jets can stay under the radar like Marshall said
1) New York Jets 27, Miami Dolphins 14
The Dolphins traveled to London and looked absolutely lifeless, a characteristic that directly stemmed from Joe Philbin. This wasn't breaking news. I still don't understand what Stephen Ross was thinking last December, when he abruptly announced that Philbin would retain his position. But we all know what Ross was thinking on Monday morning, when he relieved Philbin of his duties. Stunning development? More like the exact opposite. Everyone saw this coming.
So, to me, this game said more about the Jets' new culture, physical domination and improved talent.
Yes, it was a sloppy game across the pond, but the Jets punched Miami in the mouth. A fine bounceback statement for Gang Green, coming one week after a discouraging home loss to the Eagles.
New York's game plan was brilliant. A healthy Chris Ivory, behind a strong offensive line, humbled and humiliated the Dolphins' run defense, steamrolling his way to 166 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Meanwhile, Brandon Marshall has become the heartbeat of the Jets, posting his third straight 100-yard game (seven catches for a season-high 128 yards). And Eric Decker returned to health and returned to the end zone -- the Jets' WR2 has scored in all three games he's played in this season.
Todd Bowles' defense was strong and stingy, per usual. The Jets have plenty of talent on that side of the ball. The defensive backfield is vastly improved, thanks to Mike Maccagnan's outstanding offseason.
The Jets are 3-1. A loss would've sparked a familiar lament: "Same old Jets." But with a new head coach, new GM and a host of new players/leaders, the mantra just doesn't apply.
The Dolphins traveled to London and looked absolutely lifeless, a characteristic that directly stemmed from Joe Philbin. This wasn't breaking news. I still don't understand what Stephen Ross was thinking last December, when he abruptly announced that Philbin would retain his position. But we all know what Ross was thinking on Monday morning, when he relieved Philbin of his duties. Stunning development? More like the exact opposite. Everyone saw this coming.
So, to me, this game said more about the Jets' new culture, physical domination and improved talent.
Yes, it was a sloppy game across the pond, but the Jets punched Miami in the mouth. A fine bounceback statement for Gang Green, coming one week after a discouraging home loss to the Eagles.
New York's game plan was brilliant. A healthy Chris Ivory, behind a strong offensive line, humbled and humiliated the Dolphins' run defense, steamrolling his way to 166 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Meanwhile, Brandon Marshall has become the heartbeat of the Jets, posting his third straight 100-yard game (seven catches for a season-high 128 yards). And Eric Decker returned to health and returned to the end zone -- the Jets' WR2 has scored in all three games he's played in this season.
Todd Bowles' defense was strong and stingy, per usual. The Jets have plenty of talent on that side of the ball. The defensive backfield is vastly improved, thanks to Mike Maccagnan's outstanding offseason.
The Jets are 3-1. A loss would've sparked a familiar lament: "Same old Jets." But with a new head coach, new GM and a host of new players/leaders, the mantra just doesn't apply.
