So, a new Era begins for the New York Jets….. Again! It seems like only yesterday that the Jets were introducing us to Rex Ryan, the hottest defensive Coordinator on the open Market, and his dream of building a Super Bowl winner built around a smash mouth Defense. Though Rex did have some legitimate defenses, he seemed to always be lacking on the offense (especially at QB). So, 5 years later, Rex has shuffled off to Buffalo and we are now introduced to Todd Bowles, the hottest defensive Coordinator on the open Market, and his dream of building a Super Bowl winner built around a smash mouth Defense. Anyone else getting a sense of Déjà vu?
Luckily there are some difference’s here; Bowles’ professional demeanor replaces Ryan’s boastful bravado. New talent evaluating GM, Mike MacCagnan replaces cap analyst, Mike Tannenbaum and general idiot, John Idzik. Finally the Jets seem to have the right people behind the scenes who not only seem to know what they’re doing, but aren’t trying grab their own personal spotlight.
Unfortunately the old saying “the more that things change, the more that they stay the same” is all too true. They still don’t have a leader for the offense, their offensive line is getting old, and bringing back CB Revis is two years too late. And even though Ringmaster Rex has packed up his circus and headed north, he clearly left some of his clowns behind; Expected starting QB Geno Smith gets his jaw broken by a third string player over “charity”, and star DL Sheldon (Weed Racer) Richardson, faces at least a 4 game suspension for stupidity that challenges the Giants DL Jason Pierre Paul’s for dumbest act by a NY football player, so much for a new atmosphere!!!
So what are the Jets chances? I think with that defense they will be competitive and challenge for a playoff spot, unfortunately they play in a tough division. Tom Brady seems to have gotten his balls straightened out and will be looking to re-inflate his legacy. The Dolphins, with their new monster Ndamukong Suh, will be looking to stomp on opposing quarterbacks, and Rex will be oh so happy to tell us how good his band of bullies is. Anything can happen in this division, so the only prediction that everyone will probably agree on is; AFC East football will be must see TV.
Luckily there are some difference’s here; Bowles’ professional demeanor replaces Ryan’s boastful bravado. New talent evaluating GM, Mike MacCagnan replaces cap analyst, Mike Tannenbaum and general idiot, John Idzik. Finally the Jets seem to have the right people behind the scenes who not only seem to know what they’re doing, but aren’t trying grab their own personal spotlight.
Unfortunately the old saying “the more that things change, the more that they stay the same” is all too true. They still don’t have a leader for the offense, their offensive line is getting old, and bringing back CB Revis is two years too late. And even though Ringmaster Rex has packed up his circus and headed north, he clearly left some of his clowns behind; Expected starting QB Geno Smith gets his jaw broken by a third string player over “charity”, and star DL Sheldon (Weed Racer) Richardson, faces at least a 4 game suspension for stupidity that challenges the Giants DL Jason Pierre Paul’s for dumbest act by a NY football player, so much for a new atmosphere!!!
So what are the Jets chances? I think with that defense they will be competitive and challenge for a playoff spot, unfortunately they play in a tough division. Tom Brady seems to have gotten his balls straightened out and will be looking to re-inflate his legacy. The Dolphins, with their new monster Ndamukong Suh, will be looking to stomp on opposing quarterbacks, and Rex will be oh so happy to tell us how good his band of bullies is. Anything can happen in this division, so the only prediction that everyone will probably agree on is; AFC East football will be must see TV.