Come on junc. Be real for a minute. The Jets are a really good team. Good defense, real good running game, they even have some good targets in the passing game (Holmes/Keller) but they have a below average QB who almost single-handedly loses them games. Lucky for him, last year a lot of those back breaking INTs got dropped. Take the Browns game for example, all he had to do was NOT throw a pick and they likely win the game on a FG, well he throws a perfect pass to the DB who lucky for him was already running for a pick 6 before actually catching the ball. He threw at least 2 easy picks against the Dolphins that Sean Smith dropped I believe.
I bet on games to make money on the side so I watch all the games either live or on nfl rewind which is nice cause it cuts out all the commercials and in between plays and Im telling you with no bias at all that Sanchez is a below avg QB. I wouldnt want him on the Dolphins anymore than I want Henne's worthless *** on the Dolphins. The sad thing is, Henne actually has a higher ceiling than Sanchez who doesnt possess any special talents. Below avg arm, wayyyy below avg accuracy, below average decision making. The only thing he has going for himself is he has all the talent he could ask for around him and he has some mobility. Thats it bro. He's below average in every sense.
Interestingly enough on my way home from work yesterday evening Trent Dilfer was on the radio discussing the Eli controversy and they asked him about Sanchez. he said Sanchez is around the 10th or 11th best QB, he is someone who gets it. Someone who understands it's not all about fantasy #s. too many "expert" don't and too many fans follow those "experts".
for the record, Kris Jenkins on NFLN just said that he doesnt think the Jets are going to push for super bowl. Stated depth and probs on OL (depth/injury), and older guys on O in Mason, LT, ect. He thinks they still have a good team but he says more regressed due to age and not upgrade. This is my exact feeling. Yes, im a homer, but I also feel this way.
The one X factor has been they just get in and play up in playoffs. Problem this year is I see us beating the Jets, and poss twice! I think Henne likes playin Jets. HE HE HEHENNE BEAT THE JETSSSSSSSSSSSS!
You may be able to beat us once...if we rest starters in week 17.
To me, it comes down to Plexiglass. If he has a big year, then all bets are off. But something about what Parsells said about 2 1/2 yrs is a long long time to be on vacation in NFL.
It comes down to Sanchez. if he can take that next step and play the reg season the way he does postseason we could get a home game or 2 in january and make a run.
I think the Jets "year" was really last year.
Sucks that they blew it.
On paper this years team is not as good, but if Sanchez take a jump from 2nd to 3rd year, it might be enough to compensate. I dont see superbowl (Pats are going to be to good) but 10-12 wins is possible.
On paper we are better assuming younger guys are progressing.
QB- better
RB- better
TE- better receving, worse blocking
OL- same
WR- slight downgrade
DL- better
LBs- same
DBs- better
STs- same
Overall we are better on paper
it is always fun beating the jets though id trade 2 losses to the jets if it meant winning the division.
i see the dolphins and jets equals at this point both defenses are great..
both quarterbacks weak i like dolphins receivers more i like the jets running game more
its a toss up who will be second place in division..
Allow your D to perform in a big game before you call them great, the Jets D has helped us reach back to back ttile games and I wouldn't call it great.
Anything can happen but on paper we are clearly better.