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Thoughts from Jets Win

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First off, Miami won. It wasn't pretty on offense, but the team got it done moving to 7-4 on the season. Here are some positives....

* Secondary play was outstanding. X. Howard in particular, adding his NFL-leading 7th interception. Nick Needham has strung together a couple of really solid games and came up with an int. Byron Jones played well, even with Mims making a "big boy" play off him. Coverage was there. Brandon Jones' sack early in the game keeping the Jets from getting a touchdown on the opening drive.
* Elandon Roberts fourth down stop. Man can he hit! Miami must lead the NFL in fourth down stops.
* Raekwon Davis once again playing a solid game.
* The entire defense. Run defense was pretty solid.
* DeVante Parker went over 100 yards.
* Jason Sanders with two more field goals of 50-yards or more!
* The versatility of Jesse Davis, moving to RG.
* DeAndre Washington looked good at running back.
* Ryan Fitzpatrick was steady with no picks in a game where that mattered.

Negatives....

* The two fumbles by Matt Breida and Patrick Laird
* The overall play of the offense, especially in the third quarter. Miami doesn't beat too many NFL teams with that type of offensive play.
* Fitz missing some open receivers early in the third quarter
* The offensive line was inconsistent.

Overall...

Miami relied heavy on the defense and, fortunately, that unit showed up. I didn't think the game plan on offense was bad, but the execution wasn't crisp. First drive, Robert Hunt has a false start and then Miami had a penalty to take the team out of field goal range. Laird fumble came on a play where he nearly got a first down on a draw. Not a bad call there. That said, the offense is going to have to play a lot better down the stretch with the remaining teams on the slate.
 
It’s amazing/disappointing how Byron Jones can be so good and yet can’t get an interception to save his life. It makes Xavien Howard’s ball skills that much more impressive. The deep ball that X nearly picked early on was awesome
 
Tua is our future and I hope he gets the opportunity to start next game. However, I get the impression (right or wrong) that Fitz seems to combine better with Parker and Gesicki. These guys are the best catching weapons on the team and Fitz is not afraid to throw to them (even if they seem covered). Maybe it's just experience.
 
Swollcolb said:
It’s amazing/disappointing how Byron Jones can be so good and yet can’t get an interception to save his life. It makes Xavien Howard’s ball skills that much more impressive. The deep ball that X nearly picked early on was awesome
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I still don’t know how he didn’t get a pick vs Arizona. He had the ball in his hands in the end zone and their TE just reached in and snagged it for a TD. He is great in coverage, exactly what we needed, but it is kind of weird how bad his ball skills are.
 
My impression is similar to others. We have got to get weapons in the off-season. I’d draft a 2 WRs, 1 TE and 1 RB with the first 4 picks, not in that order. Add some more pieces in the FA and get another QB in the draft or FA.
 
spiketex said:
Tua is our future and I hope he gets the opportunity to start next game. However, I get the impression (right or wrong) that Fitz seems to combine better with Parker and Gesicki. These guys are the best catching weapons on the team and Fitz is not afraid to throw to them (even if they seem covered). Maybe it's just experience.
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I think you hit the nail on the head. Tua will need to learn to throw into tighter windows.
 
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