They regressed based on what? Your biased opinion? The Jets had the #1 defense and #1 rushing game in the league last season. You act like they just got lucky. There offense struggled with a rookie QB. Logic indicates we'll get better QB play this year.
What opinion? You really were an 8-8 team at best last year.
Your running game is going to be worse. Say what you will about Faneca's pass blocking, but he's still a damn good run blocker. LT is washed up. He's washed up as a full time back, and will be washed up as a part time back. It's sad because I like LT, but it's the truth. Thomas Jones was a much better back. Then you get rid of your biggest playmaker on offense, in Washington, who is also a Dolphin Killer. Sorry, but I can't see McKnight replacing him, he just isn't that good. I'd be willing to bet anything that LT and McKnight don't come close to the 1922 rushing/receiving yards Jones/Washington put up last year, and who knows if Shonn Green can carry the load.
You also did not address your biggest needs either, that being DE and OLB. JT is not a consistent pass rusher anymore I'm afraid.
I did like the Kyle Wilson pick though. Though that's a wash because you traded a 3rd/2nd rounder for a very average CB in Cromartie. There's also Brodney Poole, who is decent, but has very serious concussion issues, and I'm not so sure he's better than Kerry Rhodes. I also liked the Holmes trade. For a 5th, that is good value, but he's suspended the 1st four games. But you still have Sanchez around to sling around lots of INT's.
You and me can argue it any way, but this offseason only made you marginally worse/better, and considering you were an 8-8 team at best last year, is not enough to make you any type of serious contender. Let's just look at your schedule.
Ravens - I can't see the Jets beating the Ravens. They still have a very good defense, and have the potential to have a very good offense this year with the additions of two dangerous threats at TE in Pitta and Dickson and of course Anquan Boldin.
New England - Jets and NE are very evenly matched. These games can go either way.
Miami - Jets, Pats, and Dolphins are all very evenly matched. On paper, the Dolphins have had an unbelievable offseason, and should be much, much improved. These games can go either way. The homer in me sees another sweep.
Buffalo - Let's face it, Buffalo blows. But they blew last year and we both found a way to lose to them... Division games can go either way.
Minnesota - Another tough matchup. If Favre comes back, the Vikings are the better team, and I see the Jets losing this one. If Favre doesn't, Jets win.
At Denver - McDaniels is an idiot, Jets win.
Green Bay - I think the Packers are a much better team. I say GB wins this one.
At Detroit - Obviously the Jets are the better team, but every year the Jets have a few SOJ games :up:
At Cleveland - Browns suck, Jets win.
Houston - I like Houston. This one can go any way.
Cincy - I like what the Bengals did this offseason. Gave Palmer more weapons in Gresham, Bryant, and Shipley. They have a good defense, which will be a lot better with Odom back, and Dunlap can be a beast when motivated. Toss up imo.
At Pitt - Who knows. I don't have much faith in the Steelers at all this year though.
At Chicago - Meh. If Cutler plays to his potential, could be a dangerous team if the keys to their defense can remain healthy this year. If Cutler blows again, no chance.
Looking at your schedule, I honestly see 8-8 or 9-7. Possibly 10-6, but just as good a chance to go 7-9. We'll see. I expect a lot of very disappointed Jets fans this season though. While you guys may not be expecting 15-1 like ESPN says, a lot of Jets fans are waaay overrating their team team with expectation of 12 wins or more. 11 wins would be expecting too much when actually looking at the facts.
