Sunday, December 4, 2011

Jets @ Redskins prediction. . .

I took an uniformed earlier look at this matchup, and now have researched a little more. The Jets are 1-8 lifetime against Washington. Last time they beat the Redskins was in 1993, winning 3-0(snooze fest). They are 1-0 against the NFC East this year with a 27-23 win over the Cowboys in week 1. So what is gonna happen?

Jets on offense:

The number one problem the Jets will have on offense will be the 'Skins pass rush. With Brian Orakpo and rookie Ryan Kerrigan leading the team with 6 sacks, the Jets OLine will have it's hands full. Also ex-Giant NT Barry Coefield is also having an outstanding year with 2 sacks. How can the Jets negate this pass rush? By utilizing screens and quick slants. Ladianian Tomlinson is set to return for this game, and that will be huge. Shonn Green and Joe McKnight have done an admirable job catching passes out of the backfield, but that is Tomlinson's bread and butter. He has stated that he feels fresh and is ready to produce for the Jets during their most pressing time of need. Another thing that Ladianian brings to the table is his pass blocking skills. He seems to always recognize who is blitzing and is able to give Sanchez some more time. As far as Sanchez, look for Schotty to implement a short passing game early on to give his confidence a boost. The Jets must score early to take the crowd out of it and to neutralize that pass rush. If Schotty is smart he will run a no huddle, quick tempo offense to prevent Washington from catching their breath and substituting.

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS WHO WILL HAVE A BIG GAME-Tomlinson and Burress

Jets on Defense:

The Redskins have two major threats on offense, TE Fred Davis and RB Roy Helu. Standing at 6'4" 258 lbs. Davis is a big target who will likely give the Jets safeties fits. He has 3 TD's this year and really is Grossman's go to guy in the red zone. I suggested putting Revis on him as the Redskin's primary receivers are really no threat. Revis can cover larger type receivers(see Vincent Jackson,Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson), with no problem. My only concern is whether Cromartie could hold his own against Gaffney or Moss. I'm almost positive we will see either Donald Strickland or Brodney Pool covering Davis, which is not a good thing. I think the Jets will do a good job against Helu. He is a Ray Rice type back, meaning he is elusive and fast but can run with power as well. The Jets run defense has really been good since the Patriots embarrassed them back in week 5. Mike Devito is out for this game but rookie Kenrick Ellis will get the start and I think he will play well. I saw a stat that showed how Rex Grossman is horrible when a team rushes 4 or fewer. So that means he can not throw into tight windows, when a team floods the field with defenders. Look for the Jets to end their 4 game INT drought.

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS WHO WILL HAVE A BIG GAME-David Harris,Revis,and Ellis

The Jets know they have to win out to get into the playoffs, so I think they will be focused and dominate the Redskins. JETS-20   REDSKINS-13

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Could we see this pairing next season??



After your done rolling your eyes, could we see Peyton Manning join Tom Moore in a Jets uniform next season? Manning is currently rehabbing from his neck fusion surgery and his future as the Colts QB is uncertain. As his current team keeps sliding towards a defeated season and the 1st overall pick of the 2012 draft, there are whispers of Manning becoming a FA next year. Why would this happen? Well first, he will have a 28 million dollar cap hit before the 2012 season begins. Secondly, the Colts will be able to select Stanford QB Andrew Luck, thus cementing their QB position for the next 15 years.So let me lay out of a scenario of why and how Manning will become a Jet:

Why Peyton Manning will be a 2012 Jet:

Manning's career is coming to a close and he may want to join a team that has a better chance of winning than the Colts. He may also may not want to renegotiate his contract, knowing that the team will select Luck with their first pick. Manning has an ego, and he has every right to have one, and he will still want to be the "man" in Indy. He doesn't want to have to answer questions about how Luck is progressing and face the inevitable benching in place of Luck.

The current Jets team is made up of mostly veterans, who want to win a Super Bowl. Even though, many of them have given Sanchez a ringing endorsement, they have to be wondering whether he is the guy. Sanchez has done a remarkable job in leading the team to two straight AFC championship games, but in this league you have to win the big game. Acquiring Manning would be more of an opportunity signing than an indictment of Sanchez. When Tannanbaum had the chance to acquire Favre, he pulled the trigger. Should this opportunity be any less enticing? If I were the Jets, I would jump all over Manning IF he became a FA. I would talk to Tom Moore and have him recruit Manning. Moore is semi-retired and I doubt he would want to become the Jets OC, but they could fire Schotty and bring in a young assistant that is familiar with Moore's system. I would make Manning the starter, give him a 1-2 year contract and have Sanchez learn this system from him. At the end of Manning's contract Sanchez would be able to have some continuity in this system, as the OC would stay on. Of course, there are a lot of obstacles in the way. . .

Why Peyton Manning will not be a 2012 Jet:

Perhaps the biggest reason he will not be a Jet is his contract. Would the Colts be willing to part ways with him or would they do everything they could to restructure his contract. If  Indianapolis wants to draft Luck, who better to mentor him than Manning? I'm sure Manning would love to ride off into the sunset after winning a Super Bowl and tutoring Luck to be a comparable replacement. 

As far as the Jets side goes. I'm not sure they will ever give up on Sanchez because they have to much invested in him. Plus, it would be Rex and Tanny admitting they were wrong about him. I'm sure they would worry about the long term effects on Mark's confidence by bringing in another QB to lead them to the promised land. Even though, that QB would be Peyton Manning, i'm sure Sanchez thinks he has what it takes to be just as good as Manning down the road. If he didn't then he shouldn't be a professional football player.

Let's face it, this scenario will not likely play out, but anything is a possibility. Bottom line is I just don't see Manning ever leaving the Colts and I cannot see the Jets front office giving the reigns to the franchise to another QB. But then again Favre was never supposed to leave Green Bay.