Football Jets

The New York Jets showed who the best team in the AFC East is today by going to Miami and thoroughly destroying the Miami Dolphins. Road wins mean a lot in the NFL, and the Jets sure made a statement.

Mark Sanchez 3 touchdowns gives him back to back 3 touchdown games. Sanchito has now torched the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.

Braylon Edwards might’ve been up partying all week, but he saved some energy for a huge touchdown catch that put the Jets up for good late in the game. All the smack talk from the Dolphin fans as they poured on Braylon Edwards for his mistake did not rattle him, instead he shut them up as he scampered down the sideline after sending a would be tackler to the ground with a great juke move.

LT is doing it old school, picking up huge gains on the ground and through the air which seemingly reach first down status every time he touches the ball.

Brad Smith is the ultimate secret weapon, running for long gains and making things happen in the return game.

Of course a shout out to our defense, which made a game saving goal line stand. Though Chad Henne played well most of the game for the Dolphins at quarterback, he lacks the poise and composure which Mark Sanchez flashes on an increasingly more consistent basis.

Dolphin fans who talked all off season about how you guys beat us twice, how we lucked into the playoffs and how Rex Ryan gave ya’ll the finger can now focus on how the Jets owned you today. Make no mistake, the Jets jumped out early and showed why they are the team to beat in the AFC East.

The 2010 New York Jets team is a blend of talent and intrigue you would only dare ensemble if you were directing the next Hollywood blockbuster.

1. A star who once shined so bright on the biggest stage, known for one of the greatest catches in Superbowl history, Santonio Holmes. Holmes won’t make his appearance during the opening credits, he has a 4 game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
2. 2009′s most fast rising star, Darrelle Revis is holding out for more money despite a $120 million offer.
3. One of the greatest stars of all time, LT is trying to rediscover his former glory.
4. Another fresh face and troubled star, Antonio Cromartie has tabloid written all over him as he arrives in NY. The drama begins when you have seven kids in five states, and child-support issues.
5. The trash talking funny man Rex Ryan whose quotes are so entertaining.
6. Charismatic young quarterback Mark Sanchez who has a bit of Brett Favre recklessness to his game.
7. Over-paid and under-performing first round draft pick Vernon Gholston who doubtfully will ever live up to his hype for even one play.
8. Braylon Edwards who evidently has seriously more memorable dropped passes than passes he has caught
9. There is also some real TV talent in Jason Taylor, his moves on “Dancing With the Stars” should help land him a starring role in this show.
10. The fans who love them.

The 2009-2010 season was the greatest season in my life as a New York Jets fan.

I just want to say thank you to all of the players and coaches who have made this regular season captivating and the improbable playoff run riveting and unforgettable.

The future of the Jets looks bright, but before everyone starts talking about all the positives for next season, we should reflect on a few of the thrilling moments and lasting impressions with which the Jets players  thoroughly entertained us with this entire year. Their skill and passion for the game alongside the cockiness and bravado made being a Jets fan this year something truly special.

Big, Loud, and Proud Rex Ryan proclaiming confidence like the clear favorite in the face of unimaginable odds. And for proclaiming us dead when we actually had a faint heartbeat.

Mark Sanchez going through every phase of being a rookie while saving his best for when it mattered most.  Two playoff victories ties Joe Flacco for most ever by a rookie and his AFC Championship game performance was truly magnificent.

Being 23 minutes away from the Superbowl. Next year lets get some home playoff games – in our brand new stadium!!!

Revis Island. Single handedly making defense cool.

The entire defense. Witnessing that level of play week in and week out made me believe in stops and not just hope for them.

Running the football. Old School football is still relevant and Thomas Jones, Shonn Greene and Leon Washington were the best at it.

Braylon Edwards.  Braylon we new you were due for a big catch, but the 80 yard AFC Championship game touchdown reception from Mark Sanchez was even beyond our wildest imagination. We all witnessed the  longest offensive play in New York Jets playoff history.  That trade was awesome.

Jerricho Cotchery. Love the toughness, soft hands and intelligence you bring to the table.

Dustin Keller you are a huge part of our future, and  your three touchdowns during the playoffs makes you a top flight tight-end.

The Owner and General Manager for assembling an all star cast of players that appears to be primed for a good run in the near future.

The fans for chanting J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets loud, real loud. And to Fireman Ed for telling us when to do so.

I know I am proudly riding the  Green Wave on the new era Jets.

Thank You,

Robert, lifelong Jets fan

Monday Night Football

Miami Dolphins 31 New York Jets 27 in an instant classic in the Miami verse New York rivalry.

This football game was a Monday Night masterpiece with back and forth lead changes in the fourth quarter with both vertical passing and a variety of running plays by both teams.

In the end, the Dolphins used the so called wildcat formation to run in on third and goal to take the lead with just 6 seconds remaining in the game. Several key third down conversions on that drive and during the entire game kept the Dolphins wildcat on the field all game long.

Chad Henne Looked Brilliant

Chad Henne has been a starter for two weeks and we made him look like Joe Montana. 20-26 for 241 yards and two touchdowns.

Jets Defense

The Jets defense looked bad, Like on your heels bad. Like negative 1 fantasy points bad. All game it felt like we needed one stop, and that stop never came. I hardly remember any great defensive plays all game, except possibly Kris Jenkins up the middle rush to break up a play in the backfield and Kerry Rhodes goal line stop on 2nd down during the Dolphins game winning drive.

This defense is so good but where are the interceptions, fumbles and sacks?

Braylon Edwards

Braylon Edwards is a beast and probably one of the best in season additions for any team in recent memory. Edwards showed great hands during several clutch receptions. Most impressive was Edwards ability to get vertical to make a catch and his hand strength in holding onto some balls he had to fight for against the defensive backs of Miami. If the Jets had won this game all the attention would have been about the positive impact of Braylon Edwards and the immediate confidence Mark Sanchez showed in him.

Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez made some throws that were so precise and well timed that Jets fans have to feel blessed that we have such a young talent. Against the Dolphins, Sanchez may not have put up gaudy numbers, but his opportunities were limited due to the emphasis on the running game by both teams eating up the clock. Though when he did drop back to pass his accuracy was very good including a couple of deep throws. Mark Sanchez also showed his cool in the fourth quarter leading two touchdown scoring drives and at the end of the half leading to a go-ahead field goal. Mark Sanchez did enough to win this game with everyone on the offense contributing. If you only were to watch the offense you would have thought the Jets won by a comfortable margin because you would expect the one of the NFL’s best defenses to have held the Dolphins very average offense to at most a few scores.

Braylon Edwards

The New York Football Jets (3-1) may have completed the offensive puzzle by trading for superstar – with issues – Braylon Edwards from the Eric Mangini coached Cleveland Browns (0-4).

Braylon Edwards gives the Jets exactly what they needed and exactly what they were missing. A deep threat that demands respect and attention from opposing defenses. No more crowding the line means Leon Washington will have space catching the ball out of the backfield and Thomas Jones up the middle runs will be more productive. Cotchery is a great number 2 receiver to complement Braylon Edwards. Tight End Dustin Kellar should also be one of the huge beneficiaries of the Braylon Edwards trade as his targets and catches should improve as he will be used less often as a blocker and more often as a receiver.

Braylon Edwards

Chansi Stuckey,  linebacker Jason Trusnik and a few middle round draft picks is all the Jets had to give up to get a guy who is only a year removed from a monster season. Edwards never played on a good team before, so the general expectations is he will have no problem making big plays for the Jets.

Great Defense, rising superstar quarterback, pro-bowl running backs, quality tight end, awesome offensive line, and now a deep threat superstar wide receiver. Looks like the team to beat in the division and a true Superbowl contender.