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Post by HawkeyeJet on Aug 12, 2016 6:07:15 GMT -5
It should be very concerning. Out of all of the second round QB's that have been drafted, I'm guessing at the very least, every single one of them got some reps in their first preseason game. The only pattern we have seen since he's been drafted is the reps decrease daily, as he increasingly stinks up the joint. It would be nice as a fan to see a higher draft pick step up in his rookie season and at least be a viable B/U. This guy wasn't a 6th or 7th round flyer, he was drafted as the heir apparent. I get that the jets may just be wanting extended looks at Petty and Geno. I also get that they really want to start with Hacks mechanics and work on his overall game before throwing him into a "fire" - if you can call a preseason game that... But it begs the question... If he needs THAT much friggin attention and development - then why the fuck did we spend a 2nd on this guy?? I'm sorry but his upside isn't that amazing. Not enough to warrant treating him like its his freshman year all over again. Just my opinion, but I don't think it would be very wise of our coaching staff to put him in game scenarios when he barely gets practice reps right now. I don't see how that aides his development. Asking someone(especially a young QB) to go do something in a game that they aren't getting in practice is how bad habits are formed. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by 2foolish on Aug 12, 2016 6:54:34 GMT -5
I like to know why Hackenberg didn't get any snaps. If the guy is so screwed up that he isn't even able to play a third string scrubs than why the hell did the Jets waste a 2nd round pick on him? In fact right now when you spend a high pick on a player he should be getting some snaps this guy is supposed to be a QB of the future he should get reps for at least a QTR this is inexcusable. Are the Jets hiding that maybe this guy is so bad they don't even want to play him in fear of backlash from the fan base? its one freakin game... Relax... Is Hack backing up Fitz?...no, so they gotta find out about Geno/ Petty... Which is the more immediate concern...
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Post by Lithfan on Aug 12, 2016 7:09:38 GMT -5
Not Able to watch the game tonight. Anybody feel like throwing a gangster some highlights?? I read through the thread, but most of the posts were reactions not descriptions. Why didn't everyone keep slamming Millner? My initial impressions from last night, and I am going to qualify this since I was watching the Jacksonville feed, so it was hard to know who was in the game for the Jets sometimes since the focus of the telecast was the Jags. Some of this may change after I rewatch the game later today. The Good: Charone Peake. The guy caught everything thrown his way. Looks like he may be a steal in the 7th round. Great throw by Geno but also a real nice catch by Peake getting both feet in on the TD. Its only one preseason game, but he looks like he belongs on the 53. Darron Lee. I am one of the guys who didn't like the pick. In college, I saw a guy who wasn't instinctive. He hesiated but overcame the hesitation with his speed and I did not think he would be able to do that in the NFL. Last night, I did not see the same hesitation, he was very visible when he was in there and I believe he had a couple of TFLs. Feeling much better about the pick now than I did in April. Maybe these Bowles and Macc guys know a bit more about football than I do. Who knew? Ben Ijalana. May be taking advantage of the Breno injury. Whenever I tried to focus on him, he seemed to be handling his guy, against both the 1s and the 2s. The Bad: Corners. All of them were abused early: Milliner, Skrine, Williams, Burris all seemed to be overmatched by Jax top 3 (Robinson, Hurns and Lee). Guys were wide open much of the first half and when we had coverage, their recievers outfought us for the ball. I can give Burris a pass as a rookie, and he played much better in the second half against WRs farther down the depth chart witha couple of PBUs and a near pick, but I thought the other 3 all struggled. Run defense. Jax 1st team ran on us at will, picking up 5+ yards a pop. We were missing Mo and McLendon, so hopefully that will make a difference next time out. Ross Martin. Can't miss 2 of 3 FG attempts and win the job. Both misses were bad misses. Folk is safe. Mixed. Back-up QBs. I thought both Geno and Petty were at about the same level. Both guys made some plays, but also left some plays on the field. Geno still seems to lack pocket presence. Looked awkward in the pocket and made some awful throws, but also a couple of nice plays. Did not make the big bonehead mistake and made a great throw on the TD to Peake. I also thought Petty struggled with consistency. He flashed and made some plays, but also left a couple on the field. He seemed to be in much better control of the pocket than Geno, moved well to extend plays, but missed throws when he did extend the play. Could have had a TD to Amaro. but he was late with the throw and got too much air under the ball allowing the safety to make the play. He also missed Amaro on an overthrow along the sideline. The fact that Geno and Petty are at about the same level says alot. I really expected better out of Geno, a 4th year vet with 30+ starts should be well ahead of a 2nd year guy coming off a redshirt season. (I expected more out of Geno so maybe he belongs in the bad heading). Jalin Marshall. Looked goon on STs. Big kick return (great block by Rontez Miles to spring him) and I was impressed with the way he fielded a couple of shorter punts. Last year, Kerley allowed a lot of those 35 yard punts to hit the ground and roll another 20 yards. Marshall gave us a lot of field position in this game. I was less impressed with him in the offense. I thought he showed alligator arms going across the middle, dropping 2 catchable passes. Hope to see more out of him next week.
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Post by Lithfan on Aug 12, 2016 7:20:33 GMT -5
I like to know why Hackenberg didn't get any snaps. If the guy is so screwed up that he isn't even able to play a third string scrubs than why the hell did the Jets waste a 2nd round pick on him? In fact right now when you spend a high pick on a player he should be getting some snaps this guy is supposed to be a QB of the future he should get reps for at least a QTR this is inexcusable. Are the Jets hiding that maybe this guy is so bad they don't even want to play him in fear of backlash from the fan base? its one freakin game... Relax... Is Hack backing up Fitz?...no, so they gotta find out about Geno/ Petty... Which is the more immediate concern... Yup. That the way I see it. After last night, it does not look like Geno is that far ahead of Petty. I assumed all along that Petty would be the odd man out, and I really expected a lot more out of Geno. Will be interesting to watch as the rest of preseason plays out.
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Post by Mond the Bagnificient on Aug 12, 2016 7:53:59 GMT -5
wait- where is everyone who was longing for Geno? he was 2-6 for 9 yards before the touchdown pass. Harrier? where is all the Geno praise? Anyone with any football knowledge understands why Fitz>Geno on all levels....12m salary and all. Geno. bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Just bustin balls boys. . .
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Post by CTJetsFanII on Aug 12, 2016 8:10:43 GMT -5
2 guys on defense who I thought had really good games and haven't seen mentioned were Doug Middleton (S) and Bruce Carter (LB)
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Aug 12, 2016 8:16:18 GMT -5
2 guys on defense who I thought had really good games and haven't seen mentioned were Doug Middleton (S) and Bruce Carter (LB) Yeah middlletons int to end the game was a nice cherry on the top
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Post by Lithfan on Aug 12, 2016 8:17:29 GMT -5
2 guys on defense who I thought had really good games and haven't seen mentioned were Doug Middleton (S) and Bruce Carter (LB) I would add Julian Stanfird to that. May be too far down the depth chart to make the team, but I thought he played well, albeit against the bottom of the Jags roster. Loved the speed he showed on the blitz when he sacked Allen in the 4th.
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Post by Lithfan on Aug 12, 2016 8:18:50 GMT -5
2 guys on defense who I thought had really good games and haven't seen mentioned were Doug Middleton (S) and Bruce Carter (LB) Yeah middlletons int to end the game was a nice cherry on the top I also thought ha made a great read to make the tackle on 3rd and goal in the 2nd quarter to force a FG.
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Post by ash1962 on Aug 12, 2016 8:20:59 GMT -5
Thanks Bro- much obliged. you realize I'm a girl, right? If they realized you were a lovely Female, they would not use words such as C**t, and other "colorful metaphors" here which makes me stay away most of the time to be honest. I love to cuss and use profanity just like the next guy, but not on a public board where Women and children could be reading. Honestly, some of the crap I read here is totally offensive but from what I see, that is encouraged by the board's management. Oh and our first team defense is over rated and sucked arse last night. They strolled in last night thinking they are all that and were made to look silly in run and pass by Blake Friggin Bortles. 2 drives 2 scores, right down the field by the.... Jaguars. LOL. Dee Milliner needs to be cut today BTW he is a waste. Love Jalen Marshall and our ST's overall looked really fast and MUCH better than last season, We could be really good if our over rated overpaid defense can ever stop anyone.
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Post by HawkeyeJet on Aug 12, 2016 8:33:37 GMT -5
Thanks Bro- much obliged. you realize I'm a girl, right? The real question is are you really related to Vinny?
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Post by Mond the Bagnificient on Aug 12, 2016 8:40:52 GMT -5
you realize I'm a girl, right? If they realized you were a lovely Female, they would not use words such as C**t, and other "colorful metaphors" here which makes me stay away most of the time to be honest. I love to cuss and use profanity just like the next guy, but not on a public board where Women and children could be reading. Honestly, some of the crap I read here is totally offensive but from what I see, that is encouraged by the board's management.
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Post by Touchable on Aug 12, 2016 8:43:48 GMT -5
you realize I'm a girl, right? If they realized you were a lovely Female, they would not use words such as C**t, and other "colorful metaphors" here which makes me stay away most of the time to be honest. I love to cuss and use profanity just like the next guy, but not on a public board where Women and children could be reading. Honestly, some of the crap I read here is totally offensive but from what I see, that is encouraged by the board's management. Oh and our first team defense is over rated and sucked arse last night. They strolled in last night thinking they are all that and were made to look silly in run and pass by Blake Friggin Bortles. 2 drives 2 scores, right down the field by the.... Jaguars. LOL. Dee Milliner needs to be cut today BTW he is a waste. Love Jalen Marshall and our ST's overall looked really fast and MUCH better than last season, We could be really good if our over rated overpaid defense can ever stop anyone. You big, festering pussy
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Post by DDNYjets on Aug 12, 2016 8:46:25 GMT -5
you realize I'm a girl, right? If they realized you were a lovely Female, they would not use words such as C**t, and other "colorful metaphors" here which makes me stay away most of the time to be honest. I love to cuss and use profanity just like the next guy, but not on a public board where Women and children could be reading. Honestly, some of the crap I read here is totally offensive but from what I see, that is encouraged by the board's management. Stop being a #$%*. You realize your notion that women can't handle reading such things but men can is sexist. And as for children reading the board, letting your kid be a Jets fan is much more abusive than letting them read the board.
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Post by Mond the Bagnificient on Aug 12, 2016 8:52:04 GMT -5
Someone should tell him that this board isn't public... Ragu put up a wall - you can't read the boards without an account.
Therefore, if your kids are reading this filth, it's because you allowed them to create an account here, which is the equivalent to allowing them to see R Rated movies. I blame the parents.
Kids should be sent to Scout to read about the Jets.
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