WaltLongmire wrote:Needed an experienced corner, and he pulled Patterson out of his hat. Did draft the kid from Maryland who was hurt in college and got hurt in pre-season, but even though he showed promise, he was not going to be a starter on a contending team this year.Needed some receivers- picked up Decker, who is very good, but not a guy the opposing team plans a defense to stop. Amaro will be good, but is still a rookie. The fact that Idzik picked up Harvin tells you everything you need to know.
Chris Johnson didn't cost that much, but he isn't playing like he is worth that much. Rather have Powell playing- can't understand why he was marginalized this year.
Offensive line needs retooling. Mangold has not been the same since his injury a few years ago, and Ferguson is one of the most overrated players in the league. Colon in decline, the others too young at this point.
Geno needs everything perfect to succeed- have strong doubts about his ability to evolve to the next level of competency.
D Line has not lived up to its reputation, IMO, despite doing some good things. Of course they have to be demoralized with how their offense has played.
Hard to understand how Idzik, who is supposed to be managing the Jets to the playoffs, left so much money on the table in the offseason. Add this to a weak draft class, and you have a poor job that will probably cost Ryan his job.
The Jets D is one of the most predictable defenses in the NFL. 5 years of tape with the same schemes, same jail-break blitz on third down that they've been burned on numerous times. Safeties are out of position many times on big plays that kill them. The team D hasn't been the same after they lost Revis to injury.
We should've moved to a conventional 4-3 last year after drafting Richardson and moved Pace up to DE. While we have a good number of sacks, we don't get constant pressure with our front 3 and in big moments--the opposing QB always seems to have enough time to make a play.
When is the last time you have seen a Jet QB throw the ball 50 yards down the field? They don't have big play capabilities and worse they are horrible in the red zone. They've been able to move the ball with the exception of one game from the 20 to the 20 and then forced to settle for 3 points. This season would not be over IF they were able to pound it in.
I think Geno can be ok. IF they can upgrade the offensive line and give him more time, he's more than capable of playing a good game. He's not a tier 1 like an Elway Manning etc.. but you can win a Super Bowl with a good D and a QB that plays without making many mistakes(unfortunately his biggest problem)
So moving on from Rex is ok-it's run it's course. We need to open up the offense more--we need a legit 2nd string QB with a couple of WR who can get down-field and a couple of new OL's who can give Smith the time to do some things. We have one of the best RB's in the game and Powell is a good 2. our D needs some CB's some new schemes but overall the personnel is good.
