On Monday night the New York Jets take on the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium (8:30EST).\u00a0 The Jets enter the game a team in turmoil with a 3-game losing streak, while the winless Dolphins (0-4) are coming off of a bye week.<\/p>\n
Before we go into the keys to the game from the Jets perspective, I just wanted to address the media circus that has surrounded Gang Green.\u00a0 Over the past couple of weeks wide receiver Santonio Holmes, a player appointed captain by Rex Ryan, has been throwing everyone under the bus in an effort to explain the reason why the offense is struggling.\u00a0 Of course these comments have not gone over well with Holmes’ teammates as several members of the Jets have now fired back at the feisty playmaker.\u00a0 To call this situation a mess is an understatement as Rex Ryan’s open media policy for his players is now to starting to cause waves in the locker room.\u00a0 I think it is time for Rex to grab control of his team and put their focus back on winning games and not on grabbing headlines.\u00a0 It is one thing to have swagger when you are a playing at a very high level.\u00a0 It is another to spew hot air when you are underachieving on the field.\u00a0 Actions speak louder than words fellas.<\/p>\n
Offense<\/strong><\/p>\n Dominate the line of scrimmage-<\/strong> It is time for the Jets offensive line to eliminate their mistakes and to play as a cohesive, powerful unit.\u00a0 The line must win the battles in trenches and not allow Cameron Wake to disrupt the passing game.\u00a0 In addition the linemen must follow through on their blocks and open up holes for the running game.\u00a0 It is truly about getting back to basics for the offensive line.<\/p>\n Get Sanchez going early-<\/strong> It is no secret that the Jets offense has repeatedly started out slow and a lot of that has to do with the playcalling.\u00a0 Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer must find ways to get quarterback Mark Sanchez in rhythm early on.\u00a0 Whether that means the “2 minute offense”, passing on first down, or whatever else, it has to be done to get the offense rolling early in the game. Note: The Dolphins pass defense is ranked #31 in the NFL.<\/p>\n Spread the field-<\/strong> For whatever reason the Jets offense has been unable to spread the field which has allowed opposing defenses to get more aggressive at the line of scrimmage.\u00a0 The Jets must start taking shots down the field in order to keep the defense honest.\u00a0 This can be done through play action pass, or even through 3 or 4 receiver sets.\u00a0 Once the defense is off balance you can then establish the power running game.<\/p>\n Defense<\/strong><\/p>\n Mobile Moore-<\/strong> Matt Moore will be replacing the injured Chad Henne at quarterback and he poses a threat with his legs.\u00a0 The Jets must account for Moore as the Dolphins may move him around the pocket giving him the chance to make some plays with his legs.<\/p>\n Play physical and aggressive-<\/strong> This is the type of game where the Jets defense should flex their muscles and attack the line of scrimmage.\u00a0 Gang Green’s defense must shut down the running game and force Matt Moore to try and beat them.\u00a0 The Dolphins have two good backs in Daniel Thomas (questionable) and Reggie Bush, and the Jets cannot allow them to repeatedly move the chains and open up the passing lanes.\u00a0 Note: DE Ropati Pitoitua has been ruled out for this game and will be replaced by rookie Kenrick Ellis.<\/p>\n Keep an eye on Fasano-<\/strong> Wide receiver Brandon Marshall made headlines this week with his comments about playing like a monster against the Jets.\u00a0 I expect Darrelle Revis to quiet down Marshall which will force Moore to look elsewhere in the passing game.\u00a0 The Jets must keep an eye on tight end Anthony Fasano who has the ability to make some big plays in the passing game.\u00a0 It is no secret that the Jets defense has struggled covered tight ends so this is a match-up to keep an eye on.\u00a0 Note: CB Donald Strickland has been ruled out for this game and will more than likely be replaced by Marquice Cole.<\/p>\n Prediction<\/strong><\/p>\n This game will not be easy for the Jets as Miami is a fierce division rival that is coming off of a bye week and would like nothing more than to put another hole in Gang Green’s sinking ship.\u00a0 The Jets must come out physical and aggressive and inspire a stadium that could be half full of skeptics that are sitting on their hands.<\/p>\n I expect quarterback Mark Sanchez to have a big game on offense with linebackers Calvin Pace, Aaron Maybin, and Bart Scott lighting things up on defense.\u00a0 Jets 24-14<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Monday night the New York Jets take on the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium (8:30EST).\u00a0 The Jets enter the game a team in turmoil with a 3-game losing streak, while the winless Dolphins (0-4) are coming off of a bye week. 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