I couldn't agree more. Despite all these problems the Jets still managed to go 8-8 and were a few plays from going 10-6 (E. smith not making the tackle (Denver), chromartie dropping the return (Oakland), etc). I seriously think that all this controversy with Tebow is overhyped and wont have a great of an effect on Sanchez as many believe. However, I don't know if the Jets will do better than last year. The FO so far have almost completely ignored the Oline situation so far. I don't buy into notion that Wayne Hunter will improve under Sparano's system and if we have more injuries on the oline we're pretty much screwed since we did little to improve our line. Will the Jets O improve with Sparano's system I don't really know, but I think it will be an improvement from Shotty's chaotic and complicated system (Simplier is often better). Will Sanchez improve?? Does Tebow start?? Who really knows, but overall I think Sanchez will work hard to fix his mistakes and Rex won't allow the bullshit to continue in the lockeroom again. NE is NE and until Brady becomes clam chowder their team will be dominant in the AFC. Bills improved a good deal, but I dont see them winning more than 3 more games than last year. Dolphins I'm really unsure about, but we will see when the season comes around. New England: (Worst: 11-5, Best: 13-3) I love how people say that New England's draft picks will make their defense dominant (analysists expect them to make an immediate and meaningful contribution), but Couples is questionable and Rex asking Couples to start is asking too much of him even though he is one, if not the best, defensive lineman/passrusher in the draft. New York Jets: (Worst: 7-9, Best: 10-6) I really think this a transition year for the Jets. The offense will start out slow and continually get better throughout the season (especially when we face easier teams later) and the defense will improve slightly from last year. Bills: (Worst: 6-10, Best: 9-7) I can't see the Bills getting any worse, but like mentioned above I don't them improving that greatly as some *cough, cou gh Bills over Jets* Miami: (Worst: 5-10, Best:??) I really don't know about Miami. Losing Marshall was a big hit to their offense, but I like Tannenhill. Still I'll leave the the best category blank.
I would rather have Hoyer and Mallett as fall-backs than Tebow. I don't know if he's ever picked the jets for anything becasue I avoid him at all costs, but if he hasn't, then he is just being accurate.
Just a quick look at the Pats schedule makes me think 13 wins is more than possible. They won 13 this past year with a not even mediocre defense and more difficult schedule.
I think I'd love to see one article saying that the Pats defense is going to be dominant becasue of the draft. I haven't seen any.
Not dominant, but you can look and find a good amount of places that take it from the Pats and BB up the ass and think their drafts continue to be Godly. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...efs-ace-2012-nfl-draft?module=HP11_hot_topics Apparently the Pats had a top 4 draft... I was unaware of that. The only pick that I like is Hightower. I still think they reached on Jones, Wilson was probably the worst pick in the draft, maybe aside from Bryan Anger (although he had better value even in the 3rd) and the rest of their draft was mediocre at best and they received pretty shitty value in their trade down. I dont see anything about that draft that says anything above a B- yet people are all over it like its the fucking shit. IMO, the Pats only upgraded with Hightower, replaced Anderson and upgraded at nickel CB with Dennard... yet that warrants a “A” grade.
Good find. I hadn't seen a a grade of better then B- for their draft most of the places I read. ....But it doesn't say the Pats defense will be dominant.
the biggest fear this year is same as last......NO OFFENSIVE IDENTITY...looks like its gonna be worse this year......I think we will be bottom 5 teams in POINTS SCORED....if we can't compete with Pats.. its here we go again.....the Bills will implode as always last 5 games no matter how they start
Schtick or no schtick, he acts the role of a loyal Patsies fan almost 100% of the time. I agree that he's over the top with the frontrunner thing but he did trash the Pats D a bunch last year. He's usually pretty reasonable with his criticisms when it comes down to it... although he's never seemed too fond of ganggreen.
you have to have some sympathy for poor Cowturd... thinks he is a big time radio sports guy who, in the nation's biggest market gets trounced every day in the ratings by Joe from Saddle River
These are the teams on the schedule: Jets, Dolphins, Seahawks, Rams, Cardinals, Brows, Titans, Jacksonville, Indianapolis and then teams like New England, San Fran, Houston. I think its easily possible to beat the Jets once, the Dolphins once or twice, and those other shitty teams on the schedule. Will we do it? I have no clue. But to say there is zero chance is retarded.
I wasnt really backing up people saying the Pats will have dominant D, but more so pointing out that a good amount of “experts” will approve of the Pats draft no matter what and try and spin even the worst pick in the draft into a positive. For a team that had two first rounders and two second rounders, a draft of that caliber is far from impressive. I do like the Hightower and Dennard picks a lot though...
7-9. Seems about right, I like our draft picks but we won't be able do anything on offense because we didn't address our biggest need. Fixing the offensive line.
I always love seeing fans of teams get all bent out of shape because of some media personality's prediction, as if that is going to play any role in how successful the season will be
- Pats @ 11+ wins is pretty safe prediction. - Jets were 8-8. If you don't like Jets draft and don't think they did well with FA signings, seeing them under .500 is reasonable. - Dolphins @ 3 wins, I think he's underestimating here. - Bills have a lot of question marks. Their draft is graded well by many experts and they've added some FA that can make a difference. If you felt the early start last season is the real Bills then it's easy to see them above .500 this season. With all the changes Bills went through, I think most of the "experts" will have a hard time agreeing on a prediction on this team. Cowher's predictions do show a negative view towards the Jets but they're not stretched to the point of absurd.
Ftr I don't count the Cards as a shitty team. Last year after winning their first game they lost their next three by a combined 8 points. They won 7 of their last 9 games, including wins over San Francisco, Dallas and Philly. They have one of the best wideouts in the league, and a very good CS. Jus sayin...
Agreed the predictions are fine, but the reasoning that Tebow and lockerroom issues will lead to 7-9 has me baffled. What about O line problems, Sanchez not improving, defense not finding a pass rush still, lack of RB's, lack of proven WR. There are so many football reasons to say the Jets will finish 7-9, yet he goes with Tebow and lockerrom? That is where my problem lies
