I don't think I'm alone in being quietly optimistic about next season. :jets: With the stockpile of draft picks we have and hopefully all the CS still in place I can see us doing very well, hopefully. Next season really does depend on how well we draft and what FAs if any we pick up. We all know where our strengths and weaknesses are and Idzek is no fool. Regardless of how this season ends and assuming that Rex is still here, (can't see why he wouldn't be...but lets not go there please) what are your feelings for next season?
I'm optimistic but the optimism is about the direction the team is headed. We may not get to the end of the path next year, just a bit further up the trail. The Seahawks hired Pete Carroll (stand-in for the Idzik hire in the Jets scenario) and went from 5-11 (pre-Carroll) to 7-9, 7-9, 11-5, best team in football. That could easily be the progression here. Next year could be about drafting a bunch of weapons on offense who are not quite ready for prime-time. Then 2015 would be the year when things really started to jell and 2016 the Super Bowl window is wide open.
I'll be optimistic if during FA/Draft the Jets are the typical jets and don't completely fuck. It. Up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I am an eternal optimist so yes, I am optimistic about next year, just like every year. Whether I feel good about my optimism will hinge on (i) Rex returning, (ii) free agency and (iii) the draft. :grin: _
If the coaching staff remains I think we're headed in a good direction. If they clean house we take steps backwards for sure.
We're not that far off IMO. If they make the right moves we could potentially compete for a wildcard spot.
Thank God you're focused for the game dude. I'd hate for you to look ahead and not focus on your matchups for this week! What is this based on? You aren't supposed to snort the koolaid mix. You add water and drink it.
This FA period and draft will define the Idzik era more than any other year for 3 primary reasons. 1) Draft picks are stockpiled, its supposed to be a deep draft. 2) Cap room - There is a lot of money coming off the books that allow them to sign free agents to fill immediate needs. I haven't checked to see if its a strong FA group this off season or not but there a holes that can and will get filled to make this a better team. 3) The offense has been so bad it can't be ignored any longer by the Jets. When you're 2nd to last in pts per game, dead last in passing yards per game, 4th from last in 3rd down efficiency, 5th from last in red zone TD %, 3rd from last in red zone attempts per game etc. (you get the picture, the offense is AWFUL) that should be a huge wake up call, if not then those that can't see how bad it is need to be let go. The question is do they force offensive picks in the draft or take BPA? The bottom line is Idzik's reputation is built or destroyed by this upcoming FA period and draft.
I'm optimistic too and I just hope we get this draft right. Do we still have the same scouting staff or has our new man brought his own people in?
Agree with you 100%. One big thing we need though is consistency with our coaching staff. We can't keep reshuffling
I'm optimistic right now and I usually am all through the offseason and into training camp and pre-season. So that hasn't changed despite the year that we're currently having. The draft is going to be a major indicator though. They just cannot neglect the offensive side of the ball this year. Or at least they better not.
Idz's people are in. They cleaned house after the draft and kept a few top flite people that Idz wanted. http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/23931/bradway-gets-new-title-in-rebuilt-front-office
If we address our receivers, o-line and secondary we could be a playoff team. If Rex is heading our d and we don't have blatant secondary problems, all we have to worry about is our receivers catching the ball, theline giving our QB time to get it to them and injuries. I'm expecting at least wildcard if we work on these areas.
Jets will be a powerhouse next season.I feel like all gaping needs will be filled some better then others but I think next year will be in the hunt for our first Division Title since the year of the flood
Current positions that need to be upgraded, either by replacement or the incumbents playing better: LG, RG, TE, FL, SE, QB ROLB, LCB, RCB, FS, SS That's just what it is. The Jets have 11 positions on the field right now that are not playing well enough for them to be a playoff team next year. Now if Winters, Smith, Milliner and Allen are actually fits that play better next year then the Jets only have to find 7 replacements. Assuming that there is no further deterioration in the vet's play as D'Brick, Mangold and Harris all approach the age of destruction.
Im NOT optimistic. I do believe that Idzik will do a good job of filling in our needs, WR, CB, TE, S.... But I dont think we will make a big splash with QB. Meaning another year of Geno. Idzik, im assuming, due to investing a 2nd round pick in Geno, will give him another year. And i Predict we will have a better defense, but the offense will be mildly better, if not the same :sad: Sorry but with Geno at the helm im not looking forward to the upcoming season. Its miserable watching him complete less then 10 passes a game..... Doesnt mean im not a fan, Im a loyal Jets fan.... all the more reason why ill wait patiently till we get a REAL QB. Heres to 2015!! :drunk:
