And why wouldn’t they? The Jets have won 4 playoff road games the past two seasons, they have competitive AFC Championship games, they boast one of the leagues best defenses and they of course have a throng of high profile players.

One of those high profile names was the free agent acquisition of Plaxico Burress. Here is where I throw out the lame joke, “I hope the Jets didn’t shoot themselves in the foot” with this signing. Opinions vary widely on what will be Plaxico’s production during the 2011 Jets season but he did make a high-light reel catch during the pre-season but he is 3 years removed from making his last touchdown catch, albeit it was a Superbowl winning touchdown catch.

Most of the other big names are back again with LT, Mark Sanchez and Santonio Holmes powering the offense and Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie and Bart Scott locking down what could possibly be the NFL’s best defense. The defense finished ranked third in the league last year which followed the number one ranking during Rex Ryan’s rookie year as head coach. The offense can at times look great, and at times look very pedestrian. This has been the case with the offense throughout the preseason and pretty much throughout the Mark Sanchez era. Sanchez is young though, most third year quarterbacks are just getting their first opportunity to start in year three, Mark Sanchez has already tied the NFL record for most playoff victories by a quarterback.

So the 2011 New York Jets season will be exciting. The New England Patriots are going to be very good again, the Buffalo Bills should be vastly improved, and the Miami Dolphins… well let’s just say Tony Sparano has done a magnificent job keeping the Dolphins mediocre – which has been an absolute delight to see for New York Jets fans.

As for my 2011 New York Jets season prediction I am going to concur with Head Coach Rex Ryan and say that the Jets are going to the Superbowl.

This is horrible.

28-21. A score for the ages, in what is according to Rex Ryan the second biggest game in franchise history. The fact is, this next game against the Steelers will push this win to third, because the game against the Steelers is for the right to go to the Superbowl in Dallas.

Talking smack is cool now! With this being a copycat league, won’t the Rex Ryan and New York Jets players smack talk become the ‘in’ thing to do in the NFL?

Pretty boy Tom Brady is starting to lose his charm after two years straight of being knocked out of the playoffs in their first game, both at home. But tonight, new stars of the AFC shown brightly.

LT played another heck of a game,  scoring his third touchdowns in the playoffs.

Shonn Greene had a heck of a game, running for the score that broke open the game late.

Santonio Holmes made a historic, epic reception in the corner of the endzone, then got his two feet in bounds a split second before landing out of bounds. Holmes once before made an immaculate catch, a pass from Big Ben while playing for Pittsburgh in the Superbowl. That day he won the game for them, and tonight his incredibly difficult touchdown catch adds to his legacy of making the biggest plays at the biggest moments.

Jets Defense played so well, frustrating Brady,  sacking him several times, forcing fumbles, producing some hard hits time and again, and catching a game changing interception early on.  Smith, Scott, Ellis, Revis and Cromartie amongst others had amazing performances. This was a total team effort, and truly the Jets defense stepped up.

Jerricho  Cotchery had a huge catch and run that was so timely.

Braylon Edwards had a huge catch that got Sanchez in a groove.

Mark Sanchez again played great. 4 playoff wins in his first 2 seasons. This kid played at an ultra high level. The offensive line protected him well and gave him time to make some fantastic decisions and throws.

The Offensive Line played strong, allowing the Jets running backs the opportunity to gain yards repeatedly by running the football.

The coaches coached great. From exceptional special teams, to the variety of offensive play calls, to the perfect mixture of defensive blitzes and strong pass coverage choices the New York Jets coaching staff did a fantastic job.

The list of great performances today goes on and on. This was a total team effort.

The AFC Championship Game against Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh for the right to go to the Superbowl in Dallas.

Pittsburgh awaits the winner for the right to go to the Superbowl in Dallas.

Lets Go Jets!

This game is gonna be epic. I know we have what it takes to win this game.

J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets!

Epic Playoff Victory

Peyton Manning has to be pressured, hit and sacked. The Jets secondary, running game, O-line, D-line, special teams, wide receivers and the Sanchise have to dig deep and put on their best performance.

This win would be epic. A loss would be an epic failure.

The win is a positive going into a huge test in the playoffs. The Jets are the 6th seed going against the 3rd seeded Indianapolis Colts. Peyton Manning has home field advantage.

A rematch of the AFC Title game that brought the Jets, who were leading during the 3rd quarter, a few plays away from playing in the Superbowl and making history.

As unusual as anything in sports, having the last wild card spot set before the last week of the season. Usually, two or more teams are fighting for that last wild card spot on the last Sunday of the regular season. In the NFC, the Buccaneers, Giants and the Packers all have a shot at the last spot. On the other hand, the Jets can essentially use week 17 in the NFL as a glorified bye week.

Well, any game against the ridiculously poor (but were playing better) Buffalo Bills really is always a glorified bye week.

That is right, the super Jets defense and the super Chicago defense let opposing offenses go up and down the field all day. At the end, the Chicago Bears defense finally stepped up and kept the Jets from scoring a touchdown late and held on to a 38-34. A lot of scoring, especially by the Bears in the 3rd quarter, exposed both teams defenses. Some would say that the offensive play calling on both sides could be a blue print on how to beat the Jets and Bears in the playoffs.

Jets were upset they loss. Until LT screamed and danced his way into the middle of the locker room to let everyone know the Washington Redskins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime, which was one of the playoff cinching scenarios for the Jets should they lose today. This is big because the Jets have a chance now to win a Superbowl, and as the likely 6th seed will have week 17 to rest their players before their first round playoff game which most likely will be against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Mark Sanchez and the wide receivers looked good. LT got the job done. Keller dropped a touchdown, but in general the offense was clicking on all cylinders and the play calling was one step ahead of the defense all day. The Jets special teams were good like usual, with Brad Smith doing his big return, this time for a touchdown, thing. The defense had a interception return for a touchdown, but once Jay Cutler settled down he started airing it out for long strikes over and over.

The Jets are in the playoffs and that is all that matters. Hopefully, they can use these next two weeks to tighten up that defense in preparation for the Chiefs, who not only have the best rushing attack in the NFL but also have a pretty decent aerial attack as well.

Go win one in Indianapolis and let’s get the Superbowl Party started.

Play your best Sanchez, Jones, Greene, O-Line, D-Line, Linebackers, Safeties, Cornerbacks, Revis, Fullback, Edwards, Cotchery, Keller,  Special Teams and Coaches.

WE ALL BELIEVE IN YOU

J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets