I'd go higher than that. The offense is an afterthought in the leadership mentality of this team. There's nowhere for the offense to go when it's not a priority for the organization.
Good points. I think we go all in with QB in the 2014 draft, so not this next one but the following one. The thing is, would it be better to get rid of Rex now, or get rid of him next year with Sanchez and throw Sparano and Cavanaugh there too? So this next draft is under Rex, the following one where we go all in on QB will have the new OC/QB coach/ GM and scouts/ HC I know Rex would never say yes, and we would never do it, but if he wanted to step down to DC when Sanchez leaves, no problem with that. True, but at this point of the season, why get rid of him? Is it really going to make things better. Give him next season if we don't draft a QB and stick with Sanchez, then throw him out the door with Sanchez. I think if we want a new OC we are going to need a new QB, so lets wait until we get that new,drafted QB or in the position to draft one to get that OC. Give Kerley some credit. He would find a place on a ton of other teams.
If you're going to get rid of one then you've got to get rid of them all. The program is becoming stale. A shakeup may be necessary.
I know, I'm asking when you do it. I don't see any QBs in this draft or FA I want to go all in on. So do you keep Rex and Co. as a lame duck or make the switch this offseason and give the new HC/OC/GM/QB coach a year with Sanchez and then go all in at QB? Which seems better, or does it not make a difference
I say we go after Sean Peyton and let him pick and groom his future QB. Do whatever you can to get this offensive mastermind on this team.
I think if you're going to redefine the organization then the FO / CS changes have to happen immediately, even if there isn't a QB to draft. For better or worse Sanchez is under contract guaranteed for two more years after this one so you might as well use him. Cutting him gains the team nothing. A new FO would redefine the priorities and begin rebuilding for the future. The Jets have too many weaknesses to necessarily worry about getting the QB of the future in this draft. Rebuilding the offensive line would be a great place to start.
you think Peyton comes here or leaves NO? That makes sense. So make the change, let the new CS have the Sanchez excuse for their first year, then let them pick their QB in the next draft. This also gives them a draft before the QB draft to build up the team.
Technically he's not on NO, he's a FA... Its probably in his best interest to return to NO... actually its definitely in his best interest... But I would pay him whatever he wanted.
Oh yeah the contract was voided. And yeah I would be fine him giving him a blank check (would grab headlines too, Jets hiring bounty coach, you hear that Woody?!!) but I don't think it happens
It would be awesome. I would rather wait a year for QB, but new coach and GM before this next draft. We lose too much in dead money if we cut Sanchez, so he's on roster at least for a year.
The fact that Sporano was hired without even a single other interview speaks to the incompetence of the entire FO. The game has passed Rex by, his brand don't work in today's NFL.
How many SB they won? Outside of the Ravens all time great D the answer is 0. Each of those teams can air it out and can score in a hurry anyway. You're right though, we have no talent at all and that is a whole another problem but ground and pound don't work in todays NFL.
The Ravens, Texans and 49ers have at least put work in their passing game. Not to mention none of these teams have won the SB since the Ravens with one of the best Ds in history. If anything Alex Smith is one of the main reasons the 49ers lost to the Giants last year. You need both defense and offense to win in this NFL, and that means a willingness to at least be open to taking risks on the offense. Even the Giants, Parcells most successful project, have become pass first.
Yeah on the Alex Smith part, Kyle Williams would like to thank you for forgetting his performance. But those teams are successful. You also have to remember Eli's and Big Ben's first Super Bowl runs were heavily on limit the QBs plays, wear the other team down, get a late drive from the QB. Our formula the first two years. I would rather be consistently good like the Bears/Ravens/Steelers/ etc with a great defense while searching for that QB than searching for that QB and tons of other pieces. Ground and Pound can work to keep a team succesful and in the playoff hunt year in and year out while you wait for that QB.
I'm not real savvy on General Management of FO jargon, but what was the rationale for resigning Sanchez? Is there an article about it? I remember hearing about it and being puzzled by the decision. I also remember being upset on draft day that we signed more defensive players (on a decent defense) instead of offensive players on our anemic offense. It was strange.
You certainly have a point, but it also weights 1st round picks the same as 7th round picks. Tannenbaum likes to try to strike gold on undrafted free agents and young players cast off by other teams as depth. That's probably not that different than a 7th round pick.
I believe it was a salary cap move, trying to spread $ around.... Rex is going to push for defensive players ;-)
It's certainly an interesting strategy. Usually you claim practice squad guys or guys cut. These are guys who at least were in some NFL system, learning. The 7th round guys are usually not even close to compete on the practice field. But, like I've posted before, in order to win the lottery, you have to buy a ticket. In order to strike gold on later round picks, you have to have them!
