Jets Passing Offense Film Review- Week 4

[JetNation]

The Jets improved to 3-1 by beating the Miami Dolphins in London, and head into their bye week on an upbeat note.  The Dolphins loss also caused the firing of coach Joe Philbin (which may or may not be a good thing for Jets fans), while newly hired coach Todd Bowles is getting praise from […]

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[win4ever]

The Jets improved to 3-1 by beating the Miami Dolphins in London, and head into their bye week on an upbeat note.  The Dolphins loss also caused the firing of coach Joe Philbin (which may or may not be a good thing for Jets fans), while newly hired coach Todd Bowles is getting praise from around the NFL.  Let’s examine how the  passing offense fared against the Dolphins:

Good Magic:

1)

This is the first pass of the game, and ends up setting the tone for the game.  The Dolphins are trying to take a page out of the Eagles here, and rush people back into the middle and cloud up the middle.  However, Marshall beats his man and is open for the deep pass.  It’s a good read by Fitzpatrick, but a mediocre throw.  Since, the read was good, and the result was good, it’ll be in Good Magic.  Few things to notice, the first pre-snap read is the safety in the box, this means it’s a single high safety, so one of the WRs has a one on one matchup by a matter of spacing.  Fitzpatrick notices it before the snap, so all he has to read is the single high safety in this case.  Now, watch the safety and where he goes first, away from the Jets No. 1 WR in Marshall and towards Devin Smith.  That’s the effect of having a speedster on the roster, because on a one on one deep matchup, the safety has to atleast worry about the speed on his end.  

2)  

This is a simple play, a good read by Fitz and and throw by him.  However, this play is here to highlight the effect of a No. 1 WR and how good Marshall is.  The Dolphins make a last minute audible on this call, dropping the CB back from Decker, moving the safety over to the middle, which forces the free safety to move towards Marshall.  The Dolphins are trying to bait an audible to a deep pass to Marshall, and have a last minute adjustment to jump the route.  Notice how Grimes plays Marshall, pretty much jumps the inside route to cut him off, and Marshall still beats the guy.  This play is made by Marshall by beating a guy that is defending the exact route he runs.  

3) 

This play is interesting for various reasons.  The first big reason is the change that is induced by Marshall going in motion, it causes the safeties to fall back from the LBs because the biggest threats on the Jets are at different areas of the field.  The space that is vacated from this change is exactly where the pass ends up.  This is another example of how a No. 1 WR changes the defense even when it doesn’t show up on the statsheet.  The second aspect that’s interesting is the read and throw by Fitzpatrick.  The read on this play is dual, Fitzpatrick’s head moves towards Devin Smith on the outside, and it helps the safety stay up top because the CB is playing zone and trying to jump an out route.  The bad thing about this play is the throw, it sails to the right hand side of Fitzpatrick, which is going to be a common theme in this game.  There doesn’t appear to be any charts that indicate the direction of the wind in regards to Wembley Stadium to confirm the wind direction.  The reported wind level was about 10 mph winds in the southern direction.  If the google maps position of the stadium correlates to it’s standing on a compass, then the wind was blowing across the field, which could explain why a large number of passes from Fitzpatrick sailed right in this game.  If the wind was blowing across the field, then the wind would be blowing from Fitzpatrick’s left to right when the Jets are heading in this direction.  However, it’s hard to confirm because there is no concrete evidence of the positioning of cameras in regards to the compass.  

4)  

This is a great play and run by Fitzpatrick.  The CB moves with Decker when he runs across the formation, indicating that it’s man coverage across the board.  The Dolphins cover everyone on this play, and there are no feasible passing lanes open.   However, Fitzpatrick does something in this game that he avoided in the Eagles game, and makes a run for it.  The Dolphins defenders downfield aren’t even paying attention to the running QB until he passes the line of scrimmage, and Fitzpatrick makes a huge run out of it.  Not only did it convert a third down, but it prevents the defense from dropping everyone back in short yard situations where the Jets spread people out.  The Eagles dared Fitzpatrick to run, and he refused, so this is a great adjustment by him.  There is a later run that was also big, but that was more lucky than a great run.  However, this is excellent read and reaction.  

5) 

The Jets are spread out on this play, and the Dolphins show blitz with no real disguise.  However, the design of this play is to combat this exact situation.  Chan Gailey designs two screen passes to either side, and both are open for yardage.  Since the Dolphins are sending 6 men to blitz, they can’t do anything but man coverage across the board.  The Dolphins reasoning is that the blitzer can get there on a free run before Fitzpatrick finds an open man.  The unsung hero of this play is actually Zac Stacy.  Notice that he doesn’t start blocking early in the play (which has been getting called frequently by the refs this year) but instead runs to the outside.  This makes his defender turn away from the QB, preventing the defender from seeing the short pass and peeling off Stacy.  And once Marshall catches the pass, Stacy provides a good block to let Marshall get the extra yardage needed for the first down.  This play is excellent across the board, an excellent call, great pass, great design, great blocking, and a great result.  

6)

The theory behind most fast paced spread systems are to have a select number of plays that they can perfect and have variations of play to make adjustments on the fly.  This is a very similar play as the TD to Kerley last week in the red zone from pretty much the same spot.  Marshall is the key to this play, and just like last week he runs a shallow crossing route behind the intended WR.  This draws in the LB towards him, opening up the space behind the LB for the slot WR.  Fitzpatrick’s read is the LB, because if the LB doesn’t budge then Marshall has a step on his defender with space to the end zone.  The only negative aspect of this play is that the ball sails right again, and almost causes an incompletion because it sails right near the defender.  Decker makes a nice adjustment to the pass and catches the ball.  It’s a very good read by Fitzpatrick, a mediocre throw, and a good catch by Decker.  

Magician’s Assistants Fail

1) 

This play happens on 1st and 9, from the 9 yard line, and it’s a good play call.  This is a play that has been seen numerous times on Film Review here, with a roll out, an underneath route and a deeper route as the other option.  The read on this is simple, and from the pre-snap movement it’s discernable that this is zone coverage.  The throw is excellent on this, and just a flat out drop by Marshall.  There can be a case for pass interference here, but it doesn’t get called.  This is a pass that someone of Marshall’s talent should convert into a TD.

2) 

This play is reminiscent of the Eagles strategy in the first half.  They left the middle of the line wide open and it befuddles the left side of the line.  The situation is 3rd and 8, and they assign a LB to follow Stacy incase this is audibled to a running play.  And if it’s a passing play, everyone drops back into the middle of the field and see if the runner can get a first down underneath or see if Fitzpatrick can beat you with arm strength.  The play completely falls apart, because much like the Eagles game, the Jets line is confused.  Notice that the right side of the field actually makes the right block, but the LT completely whiffs on his guy causing this incompletion.  Ferguson just lets the outside rusher go right by and that kills this play.  You can’t blame Fitzpatrick for this errant throw because he had no chance to even let the play develop.   

Bad Magic:

1) 

The play call on this is actually excellent and Ivory is motioned out because he’s not a part of this play, and the Jets need to lighten the defense in the middle.   The read on this play is the LB that is initially covering Decker, and if he passes on Decker then he’s open.  Even if he’s playing man coverage, he’s not in position to defend the pass in this case.  However, Fitzpatrick makes the wrong read and forces the throw to Marshall, and the LB tips the pass.  This pass is lucky to not be intercepted and wipe points off the board.  The LB on Decker was playing zone coverage and makes a nice play on the ball.

2) 

The play doesn’t count because there is a holding penalty on Mangold, but this is in here to show just how bad of a throw this is.  Smith is wide open by a few yards in any direction, and there is absolutely no pressure on Fitzpatrick.  He has a clean pocket, yet misses the WR badly, as the throw almost sails back near a Dolphins’ CB.  The entire call worked perfectly except for the penalty and the missed pass.  The wind factor again seems to come into play here as the ball sails to the right.  

3)

This is a play on 3rd and 7 on the 30 yard line, and a horrible throw.  The set up on this play is great, but what’s alarming is the one read aspect of this throw.  Fitzpatrick doesn’t look at anyone else but Smith on this play.  On more than a few occasions, there seems to be one read throws deep to the left side with Fitzpatrick throughout the season.  Powell is out in the flat for what should be an easy first down, but Fitzpatrick doesn’t look towards anyone else.  The throw is off as well, again, sails somewhat to the right.  The set up on this play is brilliant, as there is a TE and a RB running the same bump and run into space for short passes.  There is 2 outside WRs running go routes, and Decker in the middle to draw attention on a deep out route.  The read on this pass is fine, but the throw is horrible, again sailing to the right and probably a foot or so away from being intercepted.   It looks like Fitzpatrick expects the deep safety to be drawn in by Decker, because the throw is made as if Smith has a clear line to the end zone.  Terrible throw by Fitzpatrick, and Smith might have a small case about behind held beyond the 5 yard zone.  

4) 

This is just a bad throw by Fitzpatrick, nothing much to discuss there, he overthrows Ivory, who could’ve had maybe a good 6 or 7 yards on the play easily.  However, this play is mostly here to highlight the play calling.  The Jets stack essentially a FB to the right side, with Ivory in the backfield, and 2 WRs on the left side.  The threat of run here means there are 3 dolphins defenders on the wrong side of the play.  Fitzpatrick looks towards the WRs first, causing the LBs to drop back opening up ample space for Ivory.  The set up, the read, and the execution right up until the pass is great, but the pass fails miserably.  

5) 

The movement before the snap shows this as zone coverage by the Dolphins as no one moved with the TE when he ran across the formation.  The route by Smith is also a good one, because he finds a hole in the zone and sits in it, but Fitzpatrick misses to the right again.  Infact the throw is to the exact spot where the CB is standing when the throwing motion has begun, and the only reason this is not an interception is because the CB moves towards Smith to make a possible tackle.  It’s a constant theme in this game to see Fitzpatrick miss a throw to the right, which seems to indicate a consistent problem with what is presumably the wind.  

6) 

The play call on this is brilliant and the Dolphins show their hand early on the play, indicating it’s a CB blitz.  Fitzpatrick has Ivory in there for protection and he picks up the blitz.  Then the play turns bad for a few reasons.  One, when the CB shows blitz, this leaves Decker with a single safety with no help, one on one down the middle and he’s open.  However, Fitzpatrick is only looking at Marshall on this play, eyes him the entire route and then misses right again.  It’s an almost interception that the CB knocked down.  This should’ve been a play that focuses on Decker as soon as the CB overplayed the hand.  This is a horrible read, and bad pass by Fitzpatrick.  

7) 

How this play is not called as a pass interference is befuddling.  The CB shoves Devin Smith to the ground while the ball is in the air, and there is nothing called on this play.  The reason it’s in Bad Magic is because the other side of the field is wide open for an easy 20 yards with Decker and a one on one coverage with Marshall having a step.  Yet, Fitzpatrick barely glances at Marshall before fixating on Smith.  The second reason is that this throw is essentially a punt because it hangs up in the air for far too long.  Infact the reason Smith gets shoved to the floor is because he’s trying to decelerate and turn to the ball, which causes the CB running back to run into him and shove him down.  Smith does the team no favors by standing there for a flag, but the main culprits on this play are the refs, with Fitzpatrick taking second place.  Good call but bad recognition and terrible execution on this play.   

8) 

The Dolphins make a bevy of late adjustments on this play because they are confused by the look.  However, this is another bad throw by Fitzpatrick.  Notice the Jets are driving to the other side of the field now, so all those throws wide right were going the other way.  So, this throw flows wide left, which may give credence to the theory of cross winds having a negative effect on Fitzpatrick in this game.  There is a WR open on the other side of the field, but Fitzpatrick is locked into Decker from the start, mainly because the Dolphins make a late adjustment at the line and he’s most likely trying to take advantage of it.  The throw sails wide left and makes it moot.  

Windy City:

Overall, this was a decent game by Fitzpatrick, but not as good as the stats indicate.  He missed plenty of throws and the arm strength issues come up again with the possibility of crosswinds.  However, Marshall did drop what should have been a TD, and the interception should have been called a pass interference.  Some takeaways from the game are that the Jets still have trouble with the wide stance defense the Eagles employed.  Brandon Marshall is a beast, even when he’s not in the box scores, he’s having an effect on the play.  Also, Fitzpatrick showed a willingness to move and run, which should limit the times that teams can use the wide stance defense.  Fitzpatrick still shows an alarming tendency to lock in on WRs, especially on deep routes, and still floats the ball.  However, he did show better judgement this week than the week prior, so there is improvement there.  It was a good win for the Jets, behind the legs of Chris Ivory and the defense.  

Notes:

1. The review was delayed this week because the coaches film was made available later than usual, and I was busy at work.
2. The review series is suspended for the Redskins and Patriots games because I won’t be in the country. 

[JustInFudge]

These breakdowns are awesome and I look forward to reading them weekly.  Thanks!

There are a few things that are glaringly obvious when it comes to Fitz.  He's in love with Marshall and misses plays because he's so fixated with him.  He cant control throwing the ball up for grabs vs. one on one coverage.  Even when the receiver is completely blanketed by the defender.He has zero chemistry with Devin Smith.  He doesnt see him when he should and cant hit him we he does.  

I would have really liked to see that screen he throw to Marshall go to the other side of the field to Smith.  He had blockers out in front of him and that could have been a game breaking type run after the catch.  He had lanes and blockers.  They still got the first and it was a good read to throw at the blitz but just for the sheer sake of seeing what Smith can do after the catch, it would have been a perfect set up for him. 

[win4ever]

These breakdowns are awesome and I look forward to reading them weekly.  Thanks!

There are a few things that are glaringly obvious when it comes to Fitz.  He's in love with Marshall and misses plays because he's so fixated with him.  He cant control throwing the ball up for grabs vs. one on one coverage.  Even when the receiver is completely blanketed by the defender.  He has zero chemistry with Devin Smith.  He doesnt see him when he should and cant hit him we he does.  

I would have really liked to see that screen he threw to Marshall go to the other side of the field to Smith.  He had blockers out in front of him and that could have been a game breaking type run after the catch.  He had lanes and blockers.  They still got the first and it was a good read to throw at the blitz but just for the sheer sake of seeing what Smith can do after the catch, it would have been a perfect set up for him. 

Thanks.  

I think the downside with him is that, there are a bunch of plays throughout the season where it seems like his mind is made up from the start of the play and it's a deep pass no matter what.  It's usually to the left side and deep.   Yeah, him and Smith just don't match up, and quite honestly, I don't expect them to.  Smith needs a QB that can throw the ball deep to be effective.  Even in college, with JT Barret as the QB last year, Smith struggled to make big impacts because his speed was negated by floating deep passes.  It wasn't until Cardale Jones took over that Smith took off as well.  In terms of the draft, if we were going with Fitz at the time of the draft, I think the Jets would've drafted DGB over Smith.  Smith fits in better with a strong armed QB.  

There are options to both sides, I can't really complain about it because the outcome was good, and I trust Marshall moreso than Smith.  But yeah, the set up was real nice for Smith to do something on the play.

[shotzy]

Love these.  Thanks for doing them.  We will miss these for the next 2 games especially the Patriot one.

 

[chirorob]

Man, I love these.  I say it every week, but this is my #1 favorite post of the week.

[chirorob]

Did anyone notice, was Tennehill also sailing passes to the left or right due to wind?

[Integrity28]

Did anyone notice, was Tennehill also sailing passes to the left or right due to wind?

I commented on his inaccuracy in the game thread. I won't pretend to know why he wasn't accurate.

[greenwichjetfan]

This is far and away the best post of every single week. 

Thanks man! Will miss you the next couple of weeks. 

[Charlie Brown]

This is as usual is just great work and you put to bed for many the notion, when you see the plays, that somehow the WRs are always at fault in these plays.  Thanks my friend GREAT JOB as always!!

[CanadienJetsFan]

A big thank you for taking the time and doing this for us arm-chair football experts. I actually feel smarter!

[fastmover]

Your reviews are flat out awesome! Bummed out that you won't be able to do the next two games! Maybe you can do them after the fact, when you return? What bugs me is the crosswind makes plenty of sense, but why couldn't Fitz get an adjustment dialed in on his throws? It doesn't even look like he tried because the ball was consistently off the same directions and distance. 

Oh well good game anyhow!

[thshadow]

The review series is suspended for the Redskins and Patriots games because I won’t be in the country. 

Wait, what?  Who said you could leave the country????  Make him stay Max!  Or at least make him work while he's overseas...  

Missing this analysis for 2 weeks is unacceptable!  What, you think I pay for the premium membership here just to read about Tom Shane's sexual perversions???

[Maxman]

Wait, what?  Who said you could leave the country????  Make him stay Max!  Or at least make him work while he's overseas...  

Missing this analysis for 2 weeks is unacceptable!  What, you think I pay for the premium membership here just to read about Tom Shane's sexual perversions???

I won't speak for Alvin but he has something better than football planned I believe.  

[win4ever]

Love these.  Thanks for doing them.  We will miss these for the next 2 games especially the Patriot one.

 

Thanks.  Yeah, it's hard to miss those games, but I'm not going to have any internet access then most likely (besides maybe old AOL speed wifi to check emails) so can't really even follow the game.  

Man, I love these.  I say it every week, but this is my #1 favorite post of the week.

Thank you. 

Did anyone notice, was Tennehill also sailing passes to the left or right due to wind?

I didn't watch his play as much, he seemed inaccurate but I didn't break down his game, to check mainly because this week was hectic at work, so didn't have the extra time to do research.  

I did spend a good half hour to 45 mins trying to research the physics of throwing a football to see if there was any reason as to why the ball was floating to the right on most occasions like a 2 seam fastball in baseball, but didn't get anywhere with that.  The cross wind was basically the only theory that made sense, but I can't prove it because I couldn't find the wind pattern at Wembley.  I knew it was a southward wind, but I don't know what South is in terms of the stadium.  

I commented on his inaccuracy in the game thread. I won't pretend to know why he wasn't accurate.

He was inaccurate in the game, but the wind won't affect him nearly as much, because he has a strong arm.

This is far and away the best post of every single week. 

Thanks man! Will miss you the next couple of weeks. 

Thanks.  

This is as usual is just great work and you put to bed for many the notion, when you see the plays, that somehow the WRs are always at fault in these plays.  Thanks my friend GREAT JOB as always!!

Thank you.   Yeah, the Marshall play was really the big one where the WR made the bad play, otherwise the WRs seem to be doing good.  I love the designs by Gailey.  Last few years, I felt like there were plays that were just to a certain side and the other side would just take the play off because they just had to occupy their defenders.  But Gailey has more dual plays called, so Fitzpatrick can switch sides if he sees pressure at the line, or if there is a late blitz.  More options.  

A big thank you for taking the time and doing this for us arm-chair football experts. I actually feel smarter!

Thank you.  

Your reviews are flat out awesome! Bummed out that you won't be able to do the next two games! Maybe you can do them after the fact, when you return? What bugs me is the crosswind makes plenty of sense, but why couldn't Fitz get an adjustment dialed in on his throws? It doesn't even look like he tried because the ball was consistently off the same directions and distance. 

Oh well good game anyhow!

Thanks.  I'll try to do the Pats games because I come back on the day after the game, so there is time for a breakdown, but I'm also moving that week to a new place, so there is a chance I won't have internet set up, or just too busy at home trying to set everything up while also returning to work.  I figured it's safe to say, that week won't be done, and then if I get the time do it, instead of just saying the Redskins and then not being able to deliver the Pats game.  

Wait, what?  Who said you could leave the country????  Make him stay Max!  Or at least make him work while he's overseas...  

Missing this analysis for 2 weeks is unacceptable!  What, you think I pay for the premium membership here just to read about Tom Shane's sexual perversions???

Lol, thanks.  Although, please update your emails so you'll get up to the minute updates on the status of these reviews.  

I won't speak for Alvin but he has something better than football planned I believe.  

Lol yeah, it's better.  

The reason I'm leaving is because I'm getting married and going on my honeymoon, so I don't really have access to the games.  Lord knows that relationship is going to be burned to the ground with me watching sports on off days and her wanting to go hiking or a picnic, so I want to start off on the right foot and ease her into the madness, lol.  

[Maxman]

 

The reason I'm leaving is because I'm getting married and going on my honeymoon, so I don't really have access to the games.  Lord knows that relationship is going to be burned to the ground with me watching sports on off days and her wanting to go hiking or a picnic, so I want to start off on the right foot and ease her into the madness, lol.  

Congratulations!!!!

[win4ever]

Congratulations!!!!

Thanks

[Mike135]

Awesome!  Thanks as usual.  And thanks for head's up we'll be w/o the breakdowns vs Wash and NE.  I woulda been here checking every couple hours probably calling in a missing persons report by the Saturday after the Wash game.

Perhaps some of us have learned enough to try it on our own.  I can already see two very distinctive breakdowns.  One from the Fitz camp and the other from Geno's.

 

(The Fitz camp version will contain very few video/gifs.  Mostly just stats.  )

[Charlie Brown]

Thanks.  Yeah, it's hard to miss those games, but I'm not going to have any internet access then most likely (besides maybe old AOL speed wifi to check emails) so can't really even follow the game.  

Thank you. 

I didn't watch his play as much, he seemed inaccurate but I didn't break down his game, to check mainly because this week was hectic at work, so didn't have the extra time to do research.  

I did spend a good half hour to 45 mins trying to research the physics of throwing a football to see if there was any reason as to why the ball was floating to the right on most occasions like a 2 seam fastball in baseball, but didn't get anywhere with that.  The cross wind was basically the only theory that made sense, but I can't prove it because I couldn't find the wind pattern at Wembley.  I knew it was a southward wind, but I don't know what South is in terms of the stadium.  

He was inaccurate in the game, but the wind won't affect him nearly as much, because he has a strong arm.

Thanks.  

Thank you.   Yeah, the Marshall play was really the big one where the WR made the bad play, otherwise the WRs seem to be doing good.  I love the designs by Gailey.  Last few years, I felt like there were plays that were just to a certain side and the other side would just take the play off because they just had to occupy their defenders.  But Gailey has more dual plays called, so Fitzpatrick can switch sides if he sees pressure at the line, or if there is a late blitz.  More options.  

Thank you.  

Thanks.  I'll try to do the Pats games because I come back on the day after the game, so there is time for a breakdown, but I'm also moving that week to a new place, so there is a chance I won't have internet set up, or just too busy at home trying to set everything up while also returning to work.  I figured it's safe to say, that week won't be done, and then if I get the time do it, instead of just saying the Redskins and then not being able to deliver the Pats game.  

Lol, thanks.  Although, please update your emails so you'll get up to the minute updates on the status of these reviews.  

Lol yeah, it's better.  

The reason I'm leaving is because I'm getting married and going on my honeymoon, so I don't really have access to the games.  Lord knows that relationship is going to be burned to the ground with me watching sports on off days and her wanting to go hiking or a picnic, so I want to start off on the right foot and ease her into the madness, lol.  

CONGRADULATIONS ON THE MARRIAGE!! 

Finding the right person is like finding a diamond floating in a log in the middle of the ocean so I am so happy for you!!

So whatever you do please don't let the Jets poison that.. please forget about all things Jets!!

At least for the next few weeks.. 

Peace

[johnnyjet]

Great analysis.  I got the fact that fitz ain't a bad game manager and Geno sucks.  

[chirorob]

Thanks.  Yeah, it's hard to miss those games, but I'm not going to have any internet access then most likely (besides maybe old AOL speed wifi to check emails) so can't really even follow the game.  

Thank you. 

I didn't watch his play as much, he seemed inaccurate but I didn't break down his game, to check mainly because this week was hectic at work, so didn't have the extra time to do research.  

I did spend a good half hour to 45 mins trying to research the physics of throwing a football to see if there was any reason as to why the ball was floating to the right on most occasions like a 2 seam fastball in baseball, but didn't get anywhere with that.  The cross wind was basically the only theory that made sense, but I can't prove it because I couldn't find the wind pattern at Wembley.  I knew it was a southward wind, but I don't know what South is in terms of the stadium.  

He was inaccurate in the game, but the wind won't affect him nearly as much, because he has a strong arm.

Thanks.  

Thank you.   Yeah, the Marshall play was really the big one where the WR made the bad play, otherwise the WRs seem to be doing good.  I love the designs by Gailey.  Last few years, I felt like there were plays that were just to a certain side and the other side would just take the play off because they just had to occupy their defenders.  But Gailey has more dual plays called, so Fitzpatrick can switch sides if he sees pressure at the line, or if there is a late blitz.  More options.  

Thank you.  

Thanks.  I'll try to do the Pats games because I come back on the day after the game, so there is time for a breakdown, but I'm also moving that week to a new place, so there is a chance I won't have internet set up, or just too busy at home trying to set everything up while also returning to work.  I figured it's safe to say, that week won't be done, and then if I get the time do it, instead of just saying the Redskins and then not being able to deliver the Pats game.  

Lol, thanks.  Although, please update your emails so you'll get up to the minute updates on the status of these reviews.  

Lol yeah, it's better.  

The reason I'm leaving is because I'm getting married and going on my honeymoon, so I don't really have access to the games.  Lord knows that relationship is going to be burned to the ground with me watching sports on off days and her wanting to go hiking or a picnic, so I want to start off on the right foot and ease her into the madness, lol.  

Hah, funny honeymoon story.

I'm in Hawaii, and we were gone for 12 days, so one night we are actually doing some laundry, and the Jets are on!  Sweet, I'm in Hawaii, the Jets are on, they win, they beat the Pats, and now Bledsoe is OUT!!  Best game ever.  What the hell is a Brady

15 years later, 3 kids, still married, still gettin effed over by Brady.

[Larz]

thanks for taking the time to do this !!!  this is better than anything I see on TV, and it's not even close.

[greenwichjetfan]

The reason I'm leaving is because I'm getting married and going on my honeymoon, so I don't really have access to the games.  Lord knows that relationship is going to be burned to the ground with me watching sports on off days and her wanting to go hiking or a picnic, so I want to start off on the right foot and ease her into the madness, lol.  

Awesome dude! Congrats and have a blast!

I just proposed to my girl this weekend. My buddies astutely pointed out that I would choose a bye week to make big boy moves. Of course, they're right. 

[win4ever]

Awesome!  Thanks as usual.  And thanks for head's up we'll be w/o the breakdowns vs Wash and NE.  I woulda been here checking every couple hours probably calling in a missing persons report by the Saturday after the Wash game.

Perhaps some of us have learned enough to try it on our own.  I can already see two very distinctive breakdowns.  One from the Fitz camp and the other from Geno's.

 

(The Fitz camp version will contain very few video/gifs.  Mostly just stats.  )

Lol yeah, I figured I'd leave a note there so people don't have to wonder.  

It's actually not that hard to do, the physical process is pretty simple.  It's watching the plays over and over again, that gets tiring, especially if it's a bad play, and then correlating the connections between games or series as well.  

CONGRADULATIONS ON THE MARRIAGE!! 

Finding the right person is like finding a diamond floating in a log in the middle of the ocean so I am so happy for you!!

So whatever you do please don't let the Jets poison that.. please forget about all things Jets!!

At least for the next few weeks.. 

Peace

Thanks buddy.  

It is pretty special these days to find someone that you think you can last a lifetime with.  Lol, she's not too bad with sports, she gets into baseball a little bit, and she tried to understand football, but I don't know how to explain sports without it getting too complicated.  I wish there was a book for football novices or something.  I'm hoping that maybe we can watch the games together once a week (probably MNF since weekends are probably going to be busy for awhile) and get her into it.   Lol, yeah, going to avoid the Jets.  I was leaving next Sunday, and when booking the tickets, I was trying to angle it so I could watch the Jets game (or atleast know the scores before I left- although I guess there is wifi on planes now) at the airport, but it would've screwed the plans for the next day when we arrive, so relented and took the early flight.  

Great analysis.  I got the fact that fitz ain't a bad game manager and Geno sucks.  

Thanks.  I would like to see what Geno could do in the system, but I doubt the Jets will make the move.

Hah, funny honeymoon story.

I'm in Hawaii, and we were gone for 12 days, so one night we are actually doing some laundry, and the Jets are on!  Sweet, I'm in Hawaii, the Jets are on, they win, they beat the Pats, and now Bledsoe is OUT!!  Best game ever.  What the hell is a Brady

15 years later, 3 kids, still married, still gettin effed over by Brady.

Lol, wow, nice.  Congrats on the 15 years and 3 kids.  I see a ton of friends and older relatives that keep getting divorced these days, so it's nice to see lasting relationships.  I feel like the longer you are with someone, you just understand them at such a level that it's special. 

I guess this relates, albeit not honeymoon, but same girl.  My parents aren't big on Thanksgiving, but are big on Christmas.  So when I was in school, I would spend all of Christmas break at my parents place in NY, and just stay down here for Thanksgiving.  So this was the second year I was dating this girl, so she said she'll fly down for Thanksgiving, and spend the week here.  So she came down, we had a good time, and she wanted to make this huge meal.  And she's one of those types that loves to learn about culinary stuff, literally watches food network for hours, to find the healthiest meals.  So she told me, she'll do the cooking, because I like to eat unhealthy and then kill myself trying to burn it off, and I should just watch the Thanksgiving game.  So I was in a great mood, going to get some great food, don't have to cook, spend time with the girl, all is right in the world. 

What game was it?  

The buttfumble game.  

 

thanks for taking the time to do this !!!  this is better than anything I see on TV, and it's not even close.

Thanks.  Eventually, I think this type of analysis will make it to TVs because it gives a whole new perspective on the game.  I used to watch those ESPN gameday shows, and loved it when Jaws would break down a play, would be so much more informative than these talking heads making inside jokes that no one understands and repeating the same thing over and over again.  

Awesome dude! Congrats and have a blast!

I just proposed to my girl this weekend. My buddies astutely pointed out that I would choose a bye week to make big boy moves. Of course, they're right. 

 

Ah Wow, Congrats.  

Lol, hey both sides are happy that way.  In a couple of years, she won't know it was a bye week and you can be like "Hey, I put aside my love for football for you!".     

[greenwichjetfan]

Ah Wow, Congrats.  

Lol, hey both sides are happy that way.  In a couple of years, she won't know it was a bye week and you can be like "Hey, I put aside my love for football for you!".     

Thanks man! Heard about what happened from the other thread, and just wanted to say sincerely, I'm rootin for ya.

Being somewhat in your shoes, I can't even imagine what you or your fiance are going through...so if you can't get better to write your awesome breakdowns for us, at least get better for her.