As the New York Jets enter \u201cquiet time,\u201d diehards will continue to discuss what the team still needs to start the 2012 season on the right foot.\u00a0 Player potential is currently based on the performance from mini-camp.\u00a0 These accusations should be taken lightly because pads were not worn.\u00a0 Fans and analysts alike should form more concrete opinions after practice at Cortland and Florham Park. \u00a0 We have already seen progression during mini camp when Ryan awarded the defense with black jerseys.\u00a0 I believe it is safe to say that we have a definite preview of what is expected from the players, and the general plan of attack the coaches are implementing for the fall.<\/p>\n
We have all heard, the best offense is a great defense.\u00a0 Defensive coach Karl Dunbar and Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine will ensure we see the return of 2009, only lighter and faster.\u00a0 Dunbar has led the Vikings\u2019s defense with the fewest rushing yards allowed in the NFL.\u00a0 Pettine has previously worked with Rex Ryan while coaching the Ravens, and understands his expectations and coaching style.\u00a0 Together the dream team will construct the best damn defense in the NFL.<\/p>\n
Now trending: the 43 defense.\u00a0 Due to growing offensive spreads, the Jets have decided to make the proper adjustments to keep up with rest of the AFC east.\u00a0 Considering we really did not fulfill the need for a past rusher during the draft, we are banking on first rounder Quinton Coples, and the up and coming Muhammad Wilkerson to sack opposing quarterbacks, and possibly even pull us through the first six weeks.\u00a0 \u00a0 Ripping a page out of history, Ryan and friends will use Buddy Ryan\u2019s 46 defense in rotation.\u00a0 Both the 46 and the 43 focus more on pursuing the quarterback, which is what the Jets were definitely lacking last year.\u00a0 Tom Brady, eat your heart out, twice.<\/p>\n
Ryan has set the tone for the team by leading with actions, not words.\u00a0 No, I am not referring to the 90 pound drop.\u00a0 The welcoming of Tony Sparano itself is enough to set some players straight.\u00a0 The reasoning behind the sign-on is even stronger.\u00a0 Rex has made it known he brought Sparano aboard because his Dolphins offense beat his own Jet Defense.\u00a0 Talk about embracing the enemy.<\/p>\n
Sparano will call anyone out on any play gone wrong.\u00a0 His coaching technique is positive reinforcement, but with a twist.\u00a0 He encourages pressure on the offensive line to be quick with play call and execution.\u00a0 Depth is a little weak yet on the front line, in my opinion, but now that we officially know the Jets will not bring back Braylon, Stephen Hill will be the new center of attention.\u00a0 The plus side is that we do have strong wideouts, so Mark will have protection, and have time to play outside the pocket when not carrying out the ground and pound.\u00a0 I still put money on the fact that was half our problem last year was pass protection.\u00a0 With Schotty out of the picture, half our problems are already solved.\u00a0 Personally I think allowing Mark to call more plays last year would have saved face, but what do I know.\u00a0 I\u2019m just a smart-ass fan with an opinion.<\/p>\n
I have to disagree with some of my fellow fans I have conversed with about Matt Cavanaugh remaining the Quarterback Coach.\u00a0 I do not think this is a bad idea.\u00a0 He and Mark have their own chemistry, and again, I believe Schotty interfered with that.\u00a0 Chemistry is key for the Jets, which is why I wish Braylon was on board for Mark to throw to.\u00a0 At least Shonn Greene is ready to back Mark with the running game, the primary focus for this year\u2019s offense.\u00a0 As far as this little \u201cproblem\u201d we have with Tight Ends, Dustin Keller will have to prove himself, and I believe he will.\u00a0 Not only for contractual reasons, but to prove that there really is not a problem.\u00a0 As long as Hayden Smith learns the role, stays healthy, and lowers his socks, I definitely do not see an issue.<\/p>\n
Under normal circumstances I would never fret the performance of Special Teams.\u00a0 After all, Mike Westhoff is a genius.\u00a0 However, as we all know a certain someone makes that team \u201cspecial\u201d now.\u00a0 Listen, I do not know if Tim will be used in punt protection, as a running back, or even the water boy.\u00a0 Truth is I don\u2019t care, and I will\u00a0 wait until I see his performance on the field before I judge.\u00a0 Anyone who knows me, or of me, understands my feelings about Tebow, and let me stop now before I start whipping out the ill-mannered jokes.\u00a0 But, if you really want to hear them come visit me in the Jet Nation forums<\/a>.<\/p>\n That aside, the main concern at this time is the battle for the position of Kicker.\u00a0 Nick Folk had a fairly decent year in 2011, however, I still look away every time he walks on the field.\u00a0 I even caught Mark not looking during one crucial moment.\u00a0 Damn those 34 yard field goals.\u00a0 Josh Brown may be older, but he is stronger and can kick it down into the corner, which is important considering last year\u2019s rule changes with field position.\u00a0 Both men are on the same plane regarding performance.\u00a0 If Folk remains, I have one word of advice, please do not kick to the right.<\/p>\n Rex and the rest of the staff have repeatedly commended the players thus far.\u00a0 I commend the coaches.\u00a0 The teachers have laid it all out, and now it is up to the students to take what they have learned and apply it accordingly. Will the shift in the AFC\u2019s 43 tectonic plates cause an earthquake on Revis Island this year?\u00a0 Will the Jets have one of the top defenses in the league?\u00a0 Considering the fact many defensive players are in their last year of their contracts, signs point to yes.\u00a0 Is this Mark\u2019s breakthrough year?\u00a0 Are we going to have to \u201cwait\u201d for Bart Scott?<\/p>\n Put the pads on and get back to me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the New York Jets enter \u201cquiet time,\u201d diehards will continue to discuss what the team still needs to start the 2012 season on the right foot.\u00a0 Player potential is currently based on the performance from mini-camp.\u00a0 These accusations should be taken lightly because pads were not worn.\u00a0 Fans and analysts alike should form more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13051","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-featured-editorials"},"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/peLffi-3ov","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13051"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13051\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13076,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13051\/revisions\/13076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}