The fuck do we have to be spoiled about? 2 AFCC appearances. This team hasn't won shit in so long I forgot what it was like for them to win anything. And that's just talking about division titles. I haven't been alive for a conference championship, much less a Super Bowl. Go beat your meat to Bart Scott's Hogan-esque Can't Wait speech because this team is closer to winning the WWE heavyweight championship than they are a Super Bowl. And now we have to watch a division rival and a cross town rival both fight it out for their 4th Lombardi. Spoiled my ass.
You keep saying this, and it's partially true, but not completely. He was the co-coordinator in Dallas with Haley. The offense they called that year was ranked 5th in the NFL with Romo in his first year starting. He has offensive coordinator experience and was pretty successful in that role. He did have the help of Haley though.
None, but I do have a right to an opinion as a FAN. So whether I have any experience in the NFL or not doesn't make a damn bit of difference on a message board so get over yourself.
Sparano was a very good hire for the Jets. Look for a completely different offense next season. He'll get rid of all that pre-snap motion (who the hell does that fool anyway?), games plans will focus on attacking defensive mis-matches (rather than doing the things Sanchez and the offense are comfortable with) and bring discipline to the entire unit (no more wasted timeouts due to the wrong personnel on the field).
I agree those are some positives. He will be putting a premium on protecting the QB as well. I'm skeptical about his lack of OC history without a helper, but he certainly brings some positives to the table. I also think Sanchez has a very similar skillset to the QB he had in Dallas when he called plays so he should be pretty familiar with things he can take advantage of.
Dude, haven't you ever played Madden? You can increase his throwing power and accuracy through the practice drills just by throwing the ball through those rings.
Your like 3 maddens late, now you can just choose Sanchez and makes his power and accuracy 99 OH IT'S SWEET
Wow man, where's the fun in that? By that logic I can make Brad Smith into Randall Cunningham. Madden... how far have you fallen?
I wonder how many here remember the predictions for the Jet offense last off season. There of course were differences of opinion. But for the most part, as I recall, more than those who felt otherwise felt that it was likely we were going to see Sanchez take is game to the next level. In that connection there was an expectation that the Jets would go downfield more. Holmes had only played 12 games in the prior regular season, but he was kept instead of Edwards. Here's the thing - we all know Holmes can be difficult, but he really did not have a reputation prior to this last year as a malcontent. His problems in Pitt were off the field, and were magnified by the issues Rapist Ben presented that franchise. But Holmes was a Super Bowl MVP, and established himself in 10 as the top receiver once he got to play for the Jets. He could have gone elsewhere this past off season. But he didn't. He chose to stay in New York. So, what happened? I of course am deducing what happened, since just like everyone else here, homers or darksiders, I don't have personal, direct knowledge of the facts and circumstances. But it's no stretch to conclude what the most likely explanation is. Holmes, like us, like Schotty, like Ryan, assumed that it made sense to pass more since they all felt that Mark was going to elevate his game. But he didn't elevate his game. And it's not like they gave up on the running game, either. It's just that with the passing game not productive, opposing D's would line up in the box, not fearing the pass. Mangold's injury magnified the problem, but it existed before he went down. So, Ryan says, let's go back to ground and pound. Giving them their due, the Jets took a bit to do that, and get Mangold back and healthy. So, how did the season end? The Jets lost five of their last eight. That's how it went. I know Holmes is a problem, and is hardly Mr. Congeniality. But if I were him, I'd feel like I had been sold a bill of goods, ESPECIALLY if the plan is to forego the vertical passing game this year, too. Holmes sees that Sanchez did not step up. He understands that there are at least 25 other Qb's in the league who are better. He sees that Sanchez shows little prospect of improving. He sees the CS "coddle" Mark. He sees no other Qb on the roster who will even be given a chance to challenge Mark. And he sees the Jets take a big step backward after going to two conference champ games. Now what about going forward? Will this problem be "fixed" as some have said by Sparano benching Holmes if he acts up again? Putting the most talented skill position player on the team, one who has tons of money tied up in his contract, on the bench doesn't sound like much of a fix to me. And if anything Sparano's type of offense sounds like he was chosen to put in an offense that minimizes the risks and costs of Mark Sanchez's limitations rather than taking advantage of Holmes's strengths. Again, more coddling. The Jets don't even have reliable running backs with which to run a ground and pound offense. If they emphasize the run but can't get a first down running the ball on first and second downs, how will Holmes and the other receivers see the ball? On third and long? Here's the problem - Holmes is not going anywhere else except at great cost, so pick your poison there. Assuming he stays, and Mark does not elevate his game to a significant extent, I don't see how the problems on the O are fixed. Opponents will still not fear the pass, and the Jets will not likely even attempt much downfield. They will stack the box, and the Jets' mediocre RB's will put them in third down situations too often. The only real option to improve the situation in the short run, assuming Sanchez stays as he almost certainly will, is to bring in some real talent at Qb to light a fire and probably take over if Sanchez does not get it done. I would love to see the Jets bring in Kyle Orton, but there are others who could fit that bill.
He's a Dolphin fan. After Marino retired, his quarterback experience is that of non-developing and glaringly average quarterbacks. But that will all change once the Dolphins trade for the Packers' backup QB, because the Dolphins are masters of turning backup QBs into superstars. Hehe.
from the kool-aid...if eli is considered elite after a season throwing 25 ints and this season still throwing 15 ints, mark can do that as well...again the kool aid talking
