NFL Preseason Preview - Minnesota (0-1) at N.Y. Jets (1-0) By Tony Moss, Sports Network - The Sports Network The New York Jets will be trying to build on an impressive performance in their preseason opener on Friday night, when Eric Mangini's squad plays host to the Minnesota Vikings in the second August tune-up for both clubs. The Jets were 31-16 winners over Atlanta in their preseason debut last Friday, with three of the team's four touchdowns coming on scoring passes from second- year quarterback Kellen Clemens. The club's first TD of the game was scored by offseason acquisition and running back Thomas Jones, who suffered a calf strain in practice the following day and could miss the remainder of the preseason. Friday could mark the first Jets appearance of cornerback Darrelle Revis, who became the second-to-last 2007 draft pick to ink a contract when he signed on Wednesday. Revis, the No. 14 overall selection out of the University of Pittsburgh, is expected to bolster a Jets secondary that struggled at time during the 2006 campaign. Minnesota head coach Brad Childress, meanwhile, will be looking for stronger play out of his offense than was displayed in last Friday's 13-10 home loss to the St. Louis Rams. Quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson (8-of-11 passing, 83 yards) and Brooks Bollinger (4-of-6, 23 yards), who are fighting for the starting job, both did some good things but could not execute a touchdown drive in the loss. Minnesota's only TD in the game came on an interception return by linebacker Dontarrious Thomas. Bollinger will be returning to the Meadowlands for the first time since the 2005 season, when he started nine games (going 2-7) for a New York team that finished 4-12. Bollinger was obtained by the Vikings in a trade from the Jets last September. On the injury front, in addition to Thomas Jones, Minnesota defensive end Erasmus James (knee) is among the notables who will not appear on Friday. The Jets are 4-1 in the all-time preseason series with the Vikings, extending their advantage with a 28-21 victory when the teams last met, prior to the 2005 season. The teams also met in Week 15 of the 2006 regular season, with the Jets traveling to Minnesota and scoring a 26-13 win. http://www.centredaily.com/sports/football/story/181302.html
That team is set on getting the #1 pick in the draft next year unless they manage to pickup a Kelly Holcumb, Mark Brunell or Kurt Warner type guy who can manage to win a few more games.
he best be playin'.. :up: I watched a couple Vikings games last year and i don't think Tarvaris looked that bad.. especially for his first year.
Troy Williamson certainly did not help Jackson in the Green Bay game. Jackson does have ability. I don't see why he can't be a good QB in a year or two. If he sucks really bad this year and the Vikings blow, then they'll be in the running for Andre Woodson (better than Brian Brohm).
Bollinger is not really competing for the starting job. The coaching staff is saying all the right things about how the posistion is open and anyone could grab the spot but it is clear Jackson is their man. Jackson has been getting 90% of the snaps with the 1st team, he started last week and will start tonight. BTW I really like T-Jack. Comming from a Div 1-AA school he is raw as hell but you can see he has great physical tools. He is also reportedly a very hard worker on and off the field. He will struggle at times like any young QB but I see good things in his future.
I have seen couple of games last year and it's always interesting to watch these matches. It will be more interesting later on in the future, there are some great players who can help to get the suitable position in the table.
