Regardless of whether Smith or Vick is the starting QB this season, with the additions and upgrades to our overall receiving corps, I think its relatively safe to assume that we should see a marked improvement in our passing game which, even with a run-first offense, should benefit our overall running game. With the speed of the newly acquired Johnson, the power of Ivory and the versatility/change of pace offered by Powell, what sort of production do you guys project for each of them this year (provided, of course, they remain more or less healthy over the course of the season)? Last year, Ivory totaled 833 yards rushing with 3 TDs and 10 yards receiving. Powell totaled 697 yards rushing w/1 TD and 272 yards receiving Johnson totaled 1077 yards rushing w/6 TDs and 345 yards receiving w/4 TDs 2014 predictions?
Last year the Jets had no choice but to run the ball because their passing game was inept. Similar to how the Jets run defense was good last year because their pass defense was atrocious. With what we would hope is a more balanced offense, those numbers will probably be similar this year with Johnson's numbers being less since he's not a feature back. Powell's numbers may dip a little with less touches and Ivory's should stay steady or go up a bit.
I'm looking for both Johnson and Ivory to combine for a total slightly in excess of 2000 yards rushing with Powell contributing an additional 400-600 yards.
C. Johnson- 830 rushing yards, 375 receiving yards C. Ivory- 910 rushing yards, 4o receiving yards B. Powell- 180 rushing yards, 145 receiving yards both chis's miss 1k, but get damn close.
Ivory- 253 rushes 1,214 yards 8 TD 4.8/ypc Johnson-179 rushes 805 yards 6 TD 4.5/ypc, 50 rec 470 yards 5 TD Powell- 123 rushes 590 yards 2 TD 4.8/ypc, 23 rec 207 yards 2 TD
Interesting. You have Ivory with only 500 yards. Is that based on him being injured? Last year he averaged about 4.5 YPC while gaining a total of 833 yards on 182 attempts so if he wasn't hurt, that would mean he'd only have about 111 attempts (provided he maintained the same YPC average. Is that what you're thinking? I mean no disrespect whatsoever. Just trying to understand your thinking.
CJ- 1125 8 TD's, (350 receiving) 2 TD's Ivory - 875 11 TD's Powell- 285 2 TD's " The Two Dreaded Monster " wil be unleashed!!!!
That would be HUGE! That degree of production would virtually assure a winning record and playoff spot.
LOL @ the Jets run defense comment. Do you watch football? You think their run defense was only good because we had a poor pass defense? LOL maybe in 2012, but not last year.
I'm very optimistic about Johnson even though I am a bit skeptical about the quality of our o-line. I believe he'll be reinvigorated playing for a new team, and Rex in particular. I also believe he's going to be playing with a chip on his shoulder. Lastly, I believe MM will be able to use him very effectively. If the o-line is better than expected we could see something special. CJ2K 1328 yards rushing 9 rushing TDs 4 fumbles 432 receiving yards 3 receiving TDs I think Ivory will end up with fewer carries but more TD's this year. 472 yards rushing 7 rushing TDs 1 fumble 29 receiving yards Shonn Greene 2023 yards rushing 13 rushing TDs 1 fumble 700 receiving yards 8 receiving TDs
hey heres a question, who gets more rushing TD's? Johnson, Ivory, Powell... or Smith? I'm thinking Smith, if only because the RB's will get their red zone opportunities spread around, hell SheldonRichardson could get in on that action.
I don't understand the rationale behind using Richardson 1 yard from the goal line. Seems very risky for a fun gimmick- I'd much rather see Ivory or Powell doing those runs.
for the lolz. nah but really, I'm guessing because he brings a size and force that no other RB on the team brings. he's a fullback, he was practicing with the RB's enough to be in a picture with them: he's good for goal line scenarios... and nothing more on the offensive side of the ball.
Ivory 200-950-8 rushing; 10-70-0 receiving CJ 100-450-3 rushing; 50- 400-3 receiving Powell 50-200-1 rushing; 15-100-0 receiving Smith 100-500-4 rushing Others 50-200-0 rushing
Lol I guess Willerson, snacks, Sheldon, Ect. Had nothing to do with our run defense being stellar lol
This is true for yards per game because if the Jets pass D is so bad, the team will run less against the Jets defense, and hence have less attempts leading to less yards. I'm guessing that's the logical conclusion? But the Jets were also a top rush defense in yards per attempt. http://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/opponent-yards-per-rush-attempt So while the first conclusion is logical, it isn't necessarily accurate or telling of the whole story. The Jets run D did good (#1) on a per attempt basis too, not just a cumulative basis. I think Ivory will lead the way with Johnson slightly behind. Powell might play more 3rd downs/passing downs if these two struggle to block in the backfield.
