Quote (RADickey @ Aug 5 2013 10:17pm)
Well I think they are being underrated, which is good for them. People making predictions of 3-13 is just ridiculous. They're defense is good enough for them to win at least 5 games. I have them anywhere from 6-9 wins, depending on QB play. Ideally, a 7-9 or 8-8 season would be great for them this year.
Unfortunately for coaches, once you're a head coach you stay a head coach. I would LOVE to have Rex Ryan in this organization as a DC, but it won't happen. He will stay at head coach and I am happy about that. Unless the Jets totally flop (3-13/4-12 season), Rex will be the coach next year.
Player wise, it's weird. The Jets are in a strange position. They got A LOT younger which is great, and they have players with potential. But they simply are in no position to win now.
Defensively: They have potential to be one of the best DLines in the league this year. (Even better than the Giants
), Muhammad Wilkerson was far and away the 2nd best 3-4 DE in the league last year (Behind Watt ofc), and they now added Sheldon Richardson, who has been very impressing in camp, and they have Ellis who is a fucking monster (6'4' 346). They are moving Coples to OLB, and he's transitioning well so far. That's another player to watch out for, he led the Jets in sacks last year but played short amount of minutes. Has potential to be a great pass rusher this year. Pace is the other OLB, and he's solid. Not too flashy, but you know what you're getting with him. David Harris has been a HUGE disappointment last season, so hopefully he can step up to his pro-bowl level again. Also Demario Davis is going to play the Will this year, and he's a speedy LB. Something we have lacked. This has potential to be the best Jets front-7 under Rex Ryan.
Defensive backs are going to be interesting, right now one of the main battles in camp is between our safeties. Antonio Allen, Josh Bush and Jaiquawn Jarret are all fighting for the starting spot next to Dawan Landry. Seems like Antonio Allen is going to win, he's been pretty impressive but nothing too special. This is something the Jets will address next off-season. Cornerback is weird, it's going to be weird not seeing #24 line-up against the opposing teams best receiver. But we have Cromartie, who surprisingly put up top10 CB statistics replacing Revis last season. Kyle Wilson is going to be the nickleback, he's solid at that. Dee Milliner is the real question mark here, I know you followed the draft, so you know that Milliner was easily the best CB prospect out of the draft, but he has injury issues. He's the #2 CB on our team right now, and he will start the season there if healthy. I hope he can translate well into the NFL, which I think he will because he came from an Alabama defense.
Now offensively, the Jets offense will most likely be LOL-worthy this season. Geno has been majorly impressive in camp, but he won't start and rightfully so he shouldn't. Receiving core is actually one of the better ones for the Jets. Holmes/Hill/Edwards/Kerley. But Sanchez will be the starting QB (Don't know how long), and he won't be good. Simple as that. The Jets running game may be improve though, people are saying that Bilal Powell is a STUD, and Chris Ivory if he can stay healthy (BIG IF), he will be good. Also they have McKnight, one of the best special team returners in the league. They still have Mangold/Brick, so they will have a decent OL. Brick is having his best camp ever as a Jet. (What Rex said at least.)
I love the draft obviously, all 3 of our first picks are looking to have great upside.
All in all, we may not be good this year. But me being a huge fan of watching younger players develop and see them grow as players, this is one of the most exciting season for me as a Jets fan yet.
I don't see how they could possibly win ay more than 7, MAYBE 8 games, UNLESS they have a sick run game.
Your defense should be one of the best as always, especially with Rex Ryan scheming the D. I would LOVE to see what Rex could do with our D-Line.... past and present.
How sure are you they're staying with Rex as HC? He should just take a full time DC role like LeBeau. He's a GREAT defensive mind but he's too much of an "in your face fool!" "look at us" type of persona to lead an entire team. Maybe he learned a bit and will tone is down this season, who knows.
As far as safeties, I will always forever remember Bradshaw destroying Pool on his way to the end zone that game lol. Safety isn't a strong point for you guys but with all the other positions of strength it doesn't need to be. CB is definitely going to be interesting but if Milliner can stay healthy they should be fine. I don't think Cromartie can perform like he did last season... I don't know maybe he can but I highly doubt it. He still can't tackle lol.
Offense is what it is... If you guys can establish a good run game it can carry you far in the AFC, so 8+ wins could be attainable.
Hill is going to be good.
BE was a good pick up, still has some ball left in him.
Holmes sucks... I never liked him, always thought he was so overrated and he's a loud mouth who thinks he's Calvin Johnson.
Kerley looked like there was something there with him.
So while the WR corps might not seem glamorous, it might end up being a pleasant surprise if Hill can emerge as a big threat.
Lots of if's but it's a step in the right direction.
But as long as the Jets have Woody Johnson.... he's like Jerry Jones, sticks his nose into affairs that shouldn't concern him. Let your GM do his job. Tannebaum was terrible but John Idzik can and probably will make a difference, for the better.