{"id":34332,"date":"2016-10-28T13:03:07","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T17:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jetnation.com\/?p=34332"},"modified":"2016-10-28T13:03:07","modified_gmt":"2016-10-28T17:03:07","slug":"new-york-jets-sheldon-richardson-vs-joe-thomas-one-of-keys-to-jets-success-in-cleveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/2016\/10\/28\/new-york-jets-sheldon-richardson-vs-joe-thomas-one-of-keys-to-jets-success-in-cleveland\/","title":{"rendered":"Richardson vs Thomas one of Keys to Jets Success in Cleveland"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Glenn Naughton<\/span><\/p>\n

When the 2-5 New York Jets travel to Cleveland to take on the 0-7 Browns, it will be a match-up between two of the NFL\u2019s most pathetic franchises when it comes to identifying and acquiring quarterback talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

The last time both teams had anything that resembled somewhat consistent \u201cquality\u201d quarterback play was back in the 1980\u2019s when Bernie Kosar was under center for the Browns, and Ken O\u2019 Brien for the Jets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since then it\u2019s been a parade of forgettable mediocrity for each club as they continue to swing and miss at the most important position in all of professional sports.<\/span><\/p>\n

This Sunday won\u2019t be much different.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hapless Browns appear to be poised to start Josh McCown against a fellow journeyman, Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. \u00a0This should be one for the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the fact that the game has very little true meaning as far as the 2016 season is concerned, here are a few match-ups worth keeping an eye on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets CB Darrelle Revis vs. Browns WR Terrelle Pryor: <\/b><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no denying that the winless Browns are low on talent, but Pryor may be the best story of the 2016 season. \u00a0Once a quarterback for current Browns head coach Hue Jackson while together in Oakland, Pryor\u00a0has transformed himself into a legitimate weapon at wide receiver. \u00a0His 431 yards and 5 touchdowns are tops on the roster, and Revis has played much better as of late after getting off to an embarrassingly slow start this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets WR\u2019s Brandon Marshall and Quincy Enunwa vs. CB Joe Hayden:<\/b><\/p>\n

Marshall has struggled to some degree in 2016, leading the NFL with six dropped passes while Enunwa has been Gang Green\u2019s best receiver from for much of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Enunwa<\/a>

Enunwa has evolved in to a playmaker at wide receiver but he will be tested by Hayden on Sunday.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hayden, along with offensive tackle Joe Thomas are the best players on the Browns roster, and he\u2019ll be a busy man on Sunday in trying to keep up with Marshall and Enunwa. \u00a0\u00a0Working in his favor however, is that the aforementioned Ryan Fitzpatrick is playing the worst football of his life, and the receivers will be limited in what routes they can \u201csell\u201d when trying to create separation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets ILB David Harris vs. Browns RB Isaiah Crowell:<\/b><\/p>\n

A pleasant surprise so far this season, Crowell is averaging an impressive 5.3 yards per carry as Cleveland\u2019s number one running back, while Jets fans were reminded last week of the importance of Harris in the middle of their defense.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just two weeks ago, the Jets yielded over 150 yards on the ground to the Airzona Cardinals when Harris was on the shelf with a balky hamstring. \u00a0Upon his return against the Baltimore Ravens, the Jets surrendered a team-record low 6 yards rushing. \u00a0Look for Harris and Crowell to become pretty familiar with one another on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets DL Sheldon Richardson vs. Browns OT Joe Thomas: <\/b><\/p>\n

Saving the bets for last, this battle could be worth the price of admission on its own if and when Richardson is lined up across from Thomas who is still one of the top left tackles in the NFL.<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned above, David Harris\u2019 return to the line-up last week helped improve the Jets\u2019 run defense, but it was Richardson who set the tone, consistently penetrating the Ravens offensive line as he picked up a sack and multiple tackles for loss. \u00a0Richardson may be Thomas’ toughest task this season if Richardson plays with the same intensity and fire as he did last Sunday at MetLife Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n

Predicton:<\/b><\/p>\n

An ugly football game between a pair of bottom-feeders that won\u2019t be the most inspirational game we\u2019ve ever seen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jets- 14<\/span><\/p>\n

Browns- 13<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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