My game ball goes to the OL first time starting unit played together this year and with new zone blocking did a hell of a job protecting Sam and run blocking.one of the sacks on Sam, he had time but no one got open. If OL can stay healthy all year and they start jelling more we’re in for Hell of a ride. This year Watch enjoy and looking forward to a great future Go jets
Anderson from the defense...qb pressure led to pick 6 and huge hit on Stafford with Leonard Williams..overall great team effort
One thing to remember is that Long is the only new starter. So despite the new blocking scheme, 4 guys are use to playing with each other. Familiarity maybe key here to start. While these guys aren't exactly world beaters on their own, they maybe good enough in this scheme to be a solid offensive line. Off to a good start!
Bowles has earned a lot of criticism in the past but man up and give him credit when he deserves it. The team was prepared in all phases of the game last night and that comes from the HC. The team scored 31 points in the 3rd quarter, which shows improvement in his halftime adjustments. It may not last, maybe next week he reverts to his past norms, but for week 1 it was a great job by Bowles and his staff.
Yeah no kidding. Is that kind of havoc actually going to continue or was last night just one of those nights where everything broke right for him? Unbelievable.
My understanding is that this is the first time Kacy Rodgers was making the Defensive play calls instead of Bowles. Please correct me if I'm wrong on that. 5 Ints, no sacks, but a bunch of solid QB hits, 49 rushing yards allowed. Maybe this guy isn't as bad as we've been led to believe. Certainly the best our LBs have looked in years.
1.Bowles 2.Mac 3.Bates Both Bowles and Mac have been killed on here. Say what you will about Bowles but this team was ready to play and they played well, very well. Mac has also taken his lumps. I don’t think the team is truly ready to compete this year but they are young, fast and talented and have the most cap room in the league going into next offseason. The future is as bright as it’s ever been. Bates was the unknown but outside of that horrible reverse to Robby at the worst time he called a great game.
Matt Stafford - threw the game ball to the Jets 5 times (Nickerson was robbed), gets one in return. DL - good hits on Stafford which clearly knocked him off his game Darnold - shook off a disasterous start and played well enough to win without a Detroit meltdown Bowls - clearly had the team and coaches ready. Doubt crept in on the Lions first possession of the second half, but the offense answered and they gave you the feeling they could do it all night.
Tough game here. I can think of a bunch of players worthy. 1. Lee 2. Darnold 3. Roberts 4. Adams 5. OL 6. RB's 7. McCown (this guy absolutely needs to be a coach next season, or whenever he is ready to retire from playing) 8. Bowles I'm probably forgetting a few players too lol
Many game balls to go around. Great team effort. I think 3 of the players get players of the week awards too. Could be wrong. 1. Roberts Special Teams player of the week. 2. Lee Defensive 3. Darnold Offensive rookie (I think they give that award). Barkely is in the running for the 68 yard td but Darnold won so I think he gets the nod. Is there another rookie to consider.
Almost forgot...Game Ball to Jets fans at Ford Field last night. Especially that guy who was caught on camera dancing in the stands.
He'll be in contention. I think they do offensive and defensive so those two. If not Darnold might not get it.
I love the way Isaiah Crowell runs. He's a downhill runner that can still get outside and make you miss. He's not a star, but he's VERY good if he can stay healthy. Love the way we used him last night too. Of course some of that credit goes to the OL/WR/TE for getting the job done with their blocks. 10 carries, 102 yards, 2 TDs And Giants fans were creaming their pants over Barkley's 18 for 106 and a TD!
Speaking of the TEs doing their job blocking... how about that Herndon block on the Quincy TD? Couldn't believe no one mentioned it. As a rookie TE that is supposed to be more of a pass-catcher, that kind of play in game 1 of your career is very promising.
All I can say is for ONE GAME this coaching staff had the team ready to play imo and I really hopes there is more There was NO EVIDENCE from the past 3 seasons to convince me and alot of other fans that TB was deserving to be our Coach NOW like a light switch our Defense can rank in the top third of the NFL?? at this rate certainly I have bashed away at Bowles but something is VASTLY improved and will continue to credit him IF HE DESERVES IT Do the Jets have spies? one of the players mocked that "they knew the hand signals" ...unbelieveable that Bowles and company outcoached someone FINALLY Maybe the JEts looked at old Pats games and discovered the hand signals carried over by big boy Patricia lol Yes give credit where its due!
Duly noted, and I have said as such. If he can continue in this manner, then I think we might have our HC. BUT...let's see how the season plays out. EDIT: To note that they did burn all their time outs before the 2 minute warning in the first half. It didn't wind up being a problem, but that's the kind of problem that has burned them in the past, so Bowles still needs to work on this.
