jetsbrother Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi all -- I am the brother of one of the biggest Jets fans on the planet, and our father passed away this weekend. They used to watch football all the time, and I've always been the black sheep of the family that doesn't watch football, despite being somewhat interested. I've just never made it a priority keeping up with the sport. Anyway, I thought I'd try this season to really follow the sport and learn everything I can, if only to partially fill the hole left by our father. I figure anyone that regularly posts on this forum is well-equipped to educate a potentially new Jets fan on all of the inner workings of the team, and perhaps anything else a fan needs to know. Rivalries, recent history, new trades, important plays, etc. Seriously, treat me like a kid that only knows the basics of football, and is just learning about the Jets. I'm probably asking for a lot, but I figure if you all dump what part of up-to-date Jets knowledge you have or have some good reading material I can plow through, I have a strong memory and can probably shovel it all in there over the next month so I can watch some games without being completely lost. Opinions matter too. Who is a bum? Who is great? Which players outside of the Jets do we hate? Anyway, thanks in advance. JetsBrother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 watch re-run of SBIII next time it airs, after that you haven't missed much in the last 45 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sorry for your loss JB, a noble undertaking on your part for sure, althought there are many Jet "fans" who will make you think you've mistakenly joined a Patriots message board. Stick around for a bit and you'll be able to figure out who the more level-headed and realistic fans are. Best for you to learn from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Welcome sorry for the loss of your father. Keep expectations in contrrol and hope for the Super Bowl in my lifetime is my Jets motto. Pats suck will get you a lot of friends on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Players to like: LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson C Nick Mangold WR Eric Decker WR Jeremy Kerley, a little slot receiver and a fan favorite DE Muhammed Wilkerson DE Sheldon Richardson DT Damon Harrison (AKA "Big Snacks") K Nick Folk, puns to be made whenever he kicks a game winner include "Folk Hero," "Folk Yeah!" and "Folk You!" Best Jets to trash on: CB Kyle Wilson Rookies to look out for: S Calvin Pryor, big hitter, went to school in Louisville thus the nickname, "Louisville Slugger" TE Jace Amaro, big, quick beast of a man but unpolished G Dakota Dozier, nasty road grader Enemies of the state: Bill Belichick, Coach, New England Patriots Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots Darelle Revis, CB, New England Patriots/traitor The Dolphins (the whole team) Team that you will hate but also pity: Buffalo Bills Jets team strengths: defensive line, special teams Jets team weaknesses: passing game, offensively and defensively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 watch re-run of SBIII next time it airs, after that you haven't missed much in the last 45 years. Sorry for OP's loss. But JGB summed it up pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Very sorry for your loss.. A big thing which will help, put T0mShane on ignore, it really improves the overall Jets fandom experiance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Remember the first time you got kicked in the nuts? Just think of that experience and imagine it happening over and over and over..... That's what it's like being a Jets fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Remember the first time you got kicked in the nuts? Just think of that experience and imagine it happening over and over and over..... That's what it's like being a Jets fan. except in this example, you're paying the guy to kick you in the nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 JetsBrother sorry for your loss. An important thing to know: we hate Tom Brady. If you throw in a "Tom Brady sucks" at the end of your posts, your reputation here will be solid. Stoicsenry had a pretty detailed post so study what he said, as it is all true. And yes, we hate the Dolphins, all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Also you should hate The Giants- Like former Jet players- Joe Klecko, Joe Namath , Don Maynard and Curtis Martin - players you see at the top of front page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Your feelings for the starting QB should be proportional to how you would feel about him dating your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 sorry for your loss number 1 rule of being a Jets fan? expect no glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sorry for your loss. My number 1 bit of advice, get an authentic jersey and a PSL, you aren't a real fan without it. edit: I'm just kidding about PSLs and jerseys. The best thing you can do is read as much as possible and listen. You'll form your own opinions of the players, don't let other people influence you. Interact here. and just enjoy your time watching the game with your family. Don't worry about how much you know. It won't change how you enjoy each game. Football is entertainment, that's all. So just enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 PODCAST!!! http://blogtalkradio.com/JetNation Isn't somebody supposed to be pimping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergenjets Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Random notes: Joe Klecko should be in the Hall of Fame, but isn't. Mo Wilkerson gets dissed for the Pro-Bowl. Rich Kotite should be burned in effigy annually. It is satisfying to poke needles into a Dan Marino voodoo doll for all of the pain caused by the fake spike. The mention of Doug Brien should create feelings of rage in all Jet fans. Santonio Holmes is a bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Do you think Mark Gastineau should be forgiven for his roughing the passer, or should he burn in hell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 sorry for your loss I would recommend the namath biography by mark kriegel as a starting point. You will learn about the early AFL days, and how sonny werblin and joe namath changed football forever. then there are the dark 70's nobody knows anything about that era. scary. stay away the 80's had one eye wesley walker, joe klecko, lots of excitement, and soul crushing losses the 90's had dennis byrd, parcells and vinny and soul crushing losses the 00's had pennington and soul crushing losses the 10's had the butt fumble and soul crushing losses welcome !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My condolences. Re: the Jets. Just don't do it. Take up golf. Begin several bad relationships with emotionally damaged women. Drink too much. Travel. Just don't get mixed up with the Jets or their fans. It's simply not, not ever will it be, worth the time. Run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My condolences. Re: the Jets. Just don't do it. Take up golf. Begin several bad relationships with emotionally damaged women. Drink too much. Travel. Just don't get mixed up with the Jets or their fans. It's simply not, not ever will it be, worth the time. Run. I do all of the above and I've turned out fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hi all -- I am the brother of one of the biggest Jets fans on the planet, and our father passed away this weekend. They used to watch football all the time, and I've always been the black sheep of the family that doesn't watch football, despite being somewhat interested. I've just never made it a priority keeping up with the sport. Anyway, I thought I'd try this season to really follow the sport and learn everything I can, if only to partially fill the hole left by our father. I figure anyone that regularly posts on this forum is well-equipped to educate a potentially new Jets fan on all of the inner workings of the team, and perhaps anything else a fan needs to know. Rivalries, recent history, new trades, important plays, etc. Seriously, treat me like a kid that only knows the basics of football, and is just learning about the Jets. I'm probably asking for a lot, but I figure if you all dump what part of up-to-date Jets knowledge you have or have some good reading material I can plow through, I have a strong memory and can probably shovel it all in there over the next month so I can watch some games without being completely lost. Opinions matter too. Who is a bum? Who is great? Which players outside of the Jets do we hate? Anyway, thanks in advance. JetsBrother So sorry for your loss. This is great what you are trying to do. Just hang around the forums, read a lot. You will pick things up quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My condolences...The fist annirversary of my father's passing was last week. I think what you are doing is honorable. Hanging around the messages boards will give you a lot of information... But a greater amount of opnion. Since your brother is as you say the biggest Jets fan. I am sure he could answer a lot of your questions and it will give you an opportunity to bond, or at least get closer in this most difficult time. Come here for fun....Talk to your brother about the Jets. I am sure that he would really like the fact that you are trying to take interest. I will keep you and your family in my prayers... Again my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 watch re-run of SBIII next time it airs, after that you haven't missed much in the last 45 years. Lmfao. This guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sorry for your loss. Healthy doses of low self esteem and self loathing will go a long way in your journey towards true Jet fandom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsbrother Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for all of the starting info, guys. Here's what 24 hours of soaking up the information (including lunch with my brother) got me: * Don't say "the Jets" when discussing the Jets, say "we" * holy sh*t, some of these first names are going to be hard to memorize * Being a fan after Super Bowl 3 is basically like being repeatedly punched in the dick * Mark Sanchez' butt fumble was a hard, long lasting dickpunch * Sanchez is now benched on the Eagles, and Vick came from the Eagles to sit on our bench * Geno Smith was started even as a rookie and will continue to be started * Vick isn't started because he has a tendency to be injured and we want Smith to become our next great QB * Smith is currently rated 30/32 out of QBs, but we are still optimistic * you can win with good defense, but not without a decent QB * The reason we hate the pats and the dolphins are because they are in our division, and every division winner goes to the playoffs. * This is also the reason we pity the Bills. * The reason we hate the pats the most is that they seem to be our biggest division threat * pats suck * tom brady sucks * tom brady is ranked #2 after peyton manning currently (from that guy that put Smith at 30) * tom brady still sucks * If we don't win our division, we're going to need a better record than 8-8 to get a shot at a "wildcard" spot * our head coach Rex Ryan hasn't made it to the playoffs the last 3 years, and has been coach for going on 5 now, which is "bad" * recently Ryan started sounding like "the old Ryan" (not sure what that means, but is apparently positive) * our first game this season is against the raiders, which we have a good shot at winning * people are concerned we're going to go 1-6 into the season because our schedule is front loaded with hard teams, but we need to try to win 3 of them * new rookies sound like they're going to be good weapons for our defense * Folk yeah * buy a cup, more dickpunches are coming * "and the hoooome ... of theeeeee ... JETS" Corrections/additions are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 You are off to a good start Jets do better as the underdogs then as favorites throughtout the years. We want Geno to be our QB because he is young and we still have to find out if he can be any good. Vick we know from history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for all of the starting info, guys. Here's what 24 hours of soaking up the information (including lunch with my brother) got me: * Don't say "the Jets" when discussing the Jets, say "we" -- Depends on how much credit you want to take for them. * holy sh*t, some of these first names are going to be hard to memorize * Being a fan after Super Bowl 3 is basically like being repeatedly punched in the dick -- Jets "Super Bowls" are the times we beat the Pats. * Mark Sanchez' butt fumble was a hard, long lasting dickpunch -- Nah, that would be Sanchez's career and especially his contract extension. The buttfumble hilarious to most of us who hated him already. Mark Sanchez did indeed ruin thanksgiving though. * Sanchez is now benched on the Eagles, and Vick came from the Eagles to sit on our bench * Geno Smith was started even as a rookie and will continue to be started -- "was started" or "to be started" isn't really how it's said. Geno Smith is starting; Geno Smith started; Geno Smith was/is the starter; Geno Smith was/is the starting QB. * Vick isn't started because he has a tendency to be injured and we want Smith to become our next great QB -- Yes, Vick is old, Geno is young. Geno provides a possible long term solution at the position, something the Jets haven't had since SBIII. * Smith is currently rated 30/32 out of QBs, but we are still optimistic -- Some are optimistic, some are not. But, those who are mainly are so because he was a rookie with terrible and injured WRs, and he never played in a pro style offense or "under center" (ie, not in shotgun) in college. * you can win with good defense, but not without a decent QB -- yes, unless you have an elite defense, hence the reason behind our recent AFC Championship runs and their ultimate demise. * The reason we hate the pats and the dolphins are because they are in our division, and every division winner goes to the playoffs. -- That's the beginning of it, but there's plenty more. Belichick's job history, passing on Marino and the fake spike, etc. * This is also the reason we pity the Bills. * The reason we hate the pats the most is that they seem to be our biggest division threat -- And Brady/Belichick. The Dolphins have always been the biggest rival, only since Brady/Belichick has it been the Pats. * pats suck -- Yup. * tom brady sucks -- Don't forget that he's a closeted gay, despite his super model wife. * tom brady is ranked #2 after peyton manning currently (from that guy that put Smith at 30) -- Not sure where these rankings are coming from, but don't agree either at present, or in the all time list. * tom brady still sucks -- And is still a closeted gay. * If we don't win our division, we're going to need a better record than 8-8 to get a shot at a "wildcard" spot -- In all likelihood, yes. * our head coach Rex Ryan hasn't made it to the playoffs the last 3 years, and has been coach for going on 5 now, which is "bad" -- Yes. But Rex Ryan isn't the only one who hasn't made the playoffs. The team hasn't made it too. * recently Ryan started sounding like "the old Ryan" (not sure what that means, but is apparently positive) -- Showing confidence in the team. However, the "old Ryan" was overconfident. This Ryan is being a little more vocal, but far from what he used to be. * our first game this season is against the raiders, which we have a good shot at winning -- Yes. We also hate the Raiders. Mostly because of Al Davis. * people are concerned we're going to go 1-6 into the season because our schedule is front loaded with hard teams, but we need to try to win 3 of them -- We need to try to win the all. The schedule will be tough. * new rookies sound like they're going to be good weapons for our defense -- The defense will be at worst solid. We're not sure about the cornerback position, but our line should be great. * Folk yeah * buy a cup, more dickpunches are coming -- Crazy as we all get, it's just a game. Not to be taken that seriously. * "and the hoooome ... of theeeeee ... JETS" -- and the Giants. Corrections/additions are welcome. See Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for all of the starting info, guys. Here's what 24 hours of soaking up the information (including lunch with my brother) got me: * Don't say "the Jets" when discussing the Jets, say "we" * holy sh*t, some of these first names are going to be hard to memorize * Being a fan after Super Bowl 3 is basically like being repeatedly punched in the dick * Mark Sanchez' butt fumble was a hard, long lasting dickpunch * Sanchez is now benched on the Eagles, and Vick came from the Eagles to sit on our bench * Geno Smith was started even as a rookie and will continue to be started * Vick isn't started because he has a tendency to be injured and we want Smith to become our next great QB * Smith is currently rated 30/32 out of QBs, but we are still optimistic * you can win with good defense, but not without a decent QB * The reason we hate the pats and the dolphins are because they are in our division, and every division winner goes to the playoffs. * This is also the reason we pity the Bills. * The reason we hate the pats the most is that they seem to be our biggest division threat * pats suck * tom brady sucks * tom brady is ranked #2 after peyton manning currently (from that guy that put Smith at 30) * tom brady still sucks * If we don't win our division, we're going to need a better record than 8-8 to get a shot at a "wildcard" spot * our head coach Rex Ryan hasn't made it to the playoffs the last 3 years, and has been coach for going on 5 now, which is "bad" * recently Ryan started sounding like "the old Ryan" (not sure what that means, but is apparently positive) * our first game this season is against the raiders, which we have a good shot at winning * people are concerned we're going to go 1-6 into the season because our schedule is front loaded with hard teams, but we need to try to win 3 of them * new rookies sound like they're going to be good weapons for our defense * Folk yeah * buy a cup, more dickpunches are coming * "and the hoooome ... of theeeeee ... JETS" Corrections/additions are welcome. in 24 hours we have built the perfect jets fan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xos2MnVxe-c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for all of the starting info, guys. Here's what 24 hours of soaking up the information (including lunch with my brother) got me: * Don't say "the Jets" when discussing the Jets, say "we" * holy sh*t, some of these first names are going to be hard to memorize * Being a fan after Super Bowl 3 is basically like being repeatedly punched in the dick * Mark Sanchez' butt fumble was a hard, long lasting dickpunch * Sanchez is now benched on the Eagles, and Vick came from the Eagles to sit on our bench * Geno Smith was started even as a rookie and will continue to be started * Vick isn't started because he has a tendency to be injured and we want Smith to become our next great QB * Smith is currently rated 30/32 out of QBs, but we are still optimistic * you can win with good defense, but not without a decent QB * The reason we hate the pats and the dolphins are because they are in our division, and every division winner goes to the playoffs. * This is also the reason we pity the Bills. * The reason we hate the pats the most is that they seem to be our biggest division threat * pats suck * tom brady sucks * tom brady is ranked #2 after peyton manning currently (from that guy that put Smith at 30) * tom brady still sucks * If we don't win our division, we're going to need a better record than 8-8 to get a shot at a "wildcard" spot * our head coach Rex Ryan hasn't made it to the playoffs the last 3 years, and has been coach for going on 5 now, which is "bad" * recently Ryan started sounding like "the old Ryan" (not sure what that means, but is apparently positive) * our first game this season is against the raiders, which we have a good shot at winning * people are concerned we're going to go 1-6 into the season because our schedule is front loaded with hard teams, but we need to try to win 3 of them * new rookies sound like they're going to be good weapons for our defense * Folk yeah * buy a cup, more dickpunches are coming * "and the hoooome ... of theeeeee ... JETS" Corrections/additions are welcome. Great start JetsBrother! Another side note, NY Jets training camp starts tomorrow, as players will report to SUNY Cortland in preparation for the season. If you creep around the forums in the upcoming weeks you will see many updates on what's going on at training camp and it can give you a good idea of how the team is performing. The Jets first pre-season game (1 of 4) is on Thursday August 7th vs the Indianapolis Colts at 7 PM. Be sure to tune in as watching the games and listening to the broadcasters can help you retain many things about the team. Good luck Jets brother ! Any questions just ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Bonding with your brother is most important thing you can do-Jets or no Jets family rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamont_jordan_rules Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Welcome bro ... Sorry for the reason ... But glad to have you on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Courtney Aurillo just gave Jets Brother the post of the week on JetNation Radio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShow Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 hey man, sorry for your loss. check out this artical, this is the worst moment in my jets life, I wasn't around back in the day, this was the year that crushed me and I still think about it. http://www.ganggreennation.com/2014/7/19/5918171/my-top-ten-jets-heartbreaks-3-2004-vs-steelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Been a Jet's fan for over twenty years, and I am from Portland, OR. I've seen it all from the fake-spike to the butt fumble. I try to go at least once a year to see the Jets whenever they play on the west coast. Main reasons for liking the Jets: I love the uniforms and hate EVERYTHING sports-related from Seattle. A few things about being a Jets fan: 1. People will laugh at you from time to time. They will say things like, "butt fumble," and, "tebow." You will just have to nod and laugh at the gods knowing it is true. 2. This team makes decisions that make no sense. The Jets will draft a defensive lineman when they need a wide receiver. The Jets sign a QB with no experience when they already have a starter. Hire a offensive coordinator that couldn't get a pee wee team to move the ball. I know these decisions are based on a protein injection every Jets employee takes when they are hired. 3. The Jet's heirarchy makes for weird gambling. In the NFL you need a good owner, a great GM and a decent coach. Well. We have at least one of these. So much for straight slot icons. 4. Enjoy anything positive that happens with this team. Whenever we get a pick, a TD or win a game. Enjoy it! These things don't happen very often. 5. Make sure you watch what you say on (any) Jets fan board. Trolls abound. You start a topic that someone deems stupid and the topic soon becomes about your stupidity. 6. Hate the Fins. Hate the Pats. Hate UW. Just Kidding. 7. Be proud. It is a great team to root for. The fans are as cool as any in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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