SoFlaJets Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Chris Ivory, Darrelle Revis head our Jets quarter-season awards 3d Chris Ivory is the NFL's third-leading rusher, not bad considering he missed a game. And in that game the Jets offense looked lost without him. AP Photo/Tim Ireland Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer 10Shares Email Print Comment The New York Jets reached the quarter mark of the season with a 3-1 record. A quick review: MVP: Chris Ivory. It's rare for the Jets to have an offensive player win this category, but there's no denying Ivory's impact. He's the NFL's third-leading rusher (314 yards), not bad considering he missed a game. He leads the league in yards-after-contact per rush (2.94). All you need to know about Ivory is this: The offense fell apart without him against Philadelphia. Biggest Surprise: Buster Skrine. He built a solid reputation during his years with Cleveland, but Skrine has exceeded expectations in New York. He does everything. He can cover the slot and the outside, and he's the best blitzer on the team. In the win over Miami, Skrine blitzed 12 times, rattling Ryan Tannehill with his well-disguised rushes. He's already well respected by his teammates. Biggest Disappointment: Quinton Coples. The former No. 1 pick frustrates teammates because his production doesn't match his talent. Coples has more penalties (a team-high four) than solo tackles (three). His playing time has dipped, although coach Todd Bowles claimed it has nothing to do with performance. It's worth keeping an eye on. Best Play: Brandon Marshall's strip in Week 1. His quick reaction to an interception -- ripping the ball loose from safety Tashaun Gipson -- was a game-changing play in the victory over Cleveland. It set up the first touchdown of the season and it showed the fans that Marshall is a team player, not the "me" guy from Chicago. Worst Play: Yep, Marshall again. This time it was his ill-advised lateral against the Eagles -- "probably the worst play in NFL history," he called it. It wasn't that ugly, but it was bad enough to make our little list. At least he owned it. Best Off-Season Addition: Darrelle Revis. He cost half a mint ($39 million, fully guaranteed), but his presence has changed the dynamic on defense. He already has been involved in five of the 13 takeaways by the defense -- two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Worst Off-Season Addition: Stevan Ridley. It's too early to draw a conclusion -- he still could turn out to be a key role player -- but for now he's just an injured guy, waiting for a shot. His return from knee injury took longer than expected; he's eligible to come off the physically-unable-to-perform list in Week 7. Most Improved: Calvin Pryor. This was a no-brainer. As a rookie, Pryor made no splashy plays. In Year 2, he already has a key forced fumble and an interception. He still needs to clean up his tackling, but the Jets are happy with his improvement. Best Coaching Decision: (Tie) Bowles made a tone-setting move by releasing IK Enemkpali immediately after he punched out Geno Smith. Bowles also deserves points for the way he has handled the Ryan Fitzpatrick-Smith situation. After sending mixed messages in the offseason, he has clarified the quarterback position. No confusion, no controversy. Fitzpatrick is a better fit than Smith. Period. Worst Coaching Decision: It still doesn't make sense why Jeremy Kerley is buried on the bench. Granted, he's not an every-down receiver, but he still can make plays and contribute on offense. None of the other backups are lighting it up, as Chris Owusu, Quincy Enunwa and Devin Smith have combined for only 15 catches. Kerley had six catches in the one game he was granted a "Get-out-of-jail free" card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I agree with the last one here regarding Jeremy Kerley and I had such high hopes for Owusu and the second coming of Sideline Santana Smith, but one doesn't seem built for the pro game and the other seems not ready for primetime yet. Kerley can make those 1st down catches from the slot and Bowles has to have Chan Gailey dial his number up more often, especially like I said, on 3rd down. He's a clutch receiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 He's the NFL's third-leading rusher (314 yards), not bad considering he missed a game. ok dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ivorys absence in the Eagles game showed our vulnerability in the running game. Powell can't carry the load & Stacey is a plodding mudder. We might need Ridley down the stretch so let's hope he comes back 100%. A healthy Ridley & Ivory could be a really nice combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ivorys absence in the Eagles game showed our vulnerability in the running game. Powell can't carry the load & Stacey is a plodding mudder. We might need Ridley down the stretch so let's hope he comes back 100%. A healthy Ridley & Ivory could be a really nice combo. Ivory worries me, he's like Shonn Greene in that he tries to dole out as much punishment as the defender does on him which ends up costing the player AND THUS THE TEAM, games. Now Zac Stacy is a mystery to me, two years ago as a Ram he started 12 games and had 973 yards 7 TDs as well as 26 catches for 141 yds with another TD there. Last year he started 5 games and only carried the ball 76 times for 293 both seasons he had a 3.9 YPC avg.. This year he has 7 carries for 10 yards both Stacy and Bilal are 3.9 YPC backs while Ivory is a 4.7 YPC back but last year was the only season that he would be able to play all 16 games Now Stevan Ridley could be the wild card back if he's able to make a return to his old self. Ridley is the only back on the roster who has exceeded even 1000 yards in a season while playing for the NE Scum back in 2012 he had 1263 Yards and 12 TDs so he might be available for the 7th game of the season which ironically happens to be against his former team. It would be nice to see him and Ivory run all over the Pats defense and keep QB-scumbag off the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I agree with the last one here regarding Jeremy Kerley and I had such high hopes for Owusu and the second coming of Sideline Santana Smith, but one doesn't seem built for the pro game and the other seems not ready for primetime yet. Kerley can make those 1st down catches from the slot and Bowles has to have Chan Gailey dial his number up more often, especially like I said, on 3rd down. He's a clutch receiver Decker is far superior to Kerley in the slot. Enunwa plays the part of WR/H-back in Gailey's blocking scheme so he's got a place. Owusu and D Smith can stretch the field and will divvy up their snaps with Enunwa. At this point there really is no place for Kerley on this offense. Kerley is talented but he's not a scheme fit. Same for Coples on the defense. While they might be fan favorites, they serve as great depth players but I wouldn't be shocked if either were traded this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The Jets have not made it clear that Firz is a better fit than Smith, period, as he says. They are 3-1 and not going to make a change at this time that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ivory worries me, he's like Shonn Greene in that he tries to dole out as much punishment as the defender does on him which ends up costing the player AND THUS THE TEAM, games. Now Zac Stacy is a mystery to me, two years ago as a Ram he started 12 games and had 973 yards 7 TDs as well as 26 catches for 141 yds with another TD there. Last year he started 5 games and only carried the ball 76 times for 293 both seasons he had a 3.9 YPC avg.. This year he has 7 carries for 10 yards both Stacy and Bilal are 3.9 YPC backs while Ivory is a 4.7 YPC back but last year was the only season that he would be able to play all 16 games Now Stevan Ridley could be the wild card back if he's able to make a return to his old self. Ridley is the only back on the roster who has exceeded even 1000 yards in a season while playing for the NE Scum back in 2012 he had 1263 Yards and 12 TDs so he might be available for the 7th game of the season which ironically happens to be against his former team. It would be nice to see him and Ivory run all over the Pats defense and keep QB-scumbag off the field Don't worry be happy if they try to change Ivory to "protect" him from injury, he won't be the same guy like cam newton just have to let guys like that play their game and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I'll buy most of those ... Except Calvin Pryor I need to see more evidence before I'm willing to commit there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I agree with the last one here regarding Jeremy Kerley and I had such high hopes for Owusu and the second coming of Sideline Santana Smith, but one doesn't seem built for the pro game and the other seems not ready for primetime yet. Kerley can make those 1st down catches from the slot and Bowles has to have Chan Gailey dial his number up more often, especially like I said, on 3rd down. He's a clutch receiver I disagree about Kerley. I think he is inconsistent and painfully average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I probably would have given Marshal the MVP so far, not that Ivory hasn't played well and deserved it but I think Marshal has made a huge difference thus far, plus Ivory gets handed the ball where Marshal is having to get wide open for mediocre QB play. I also disagree with Ridley being the worst offseason addition as we haven't seen him play yet. I don't agree with the last one either, I am a huge Kerley supporter but we need to make time for the other young WR to get experience also. I think Kerley is a fantastic situational receiver and would love to see him on some trick plays (maby he can throw another touchdown or something). Also feel Marcus Williams deserves an honorable mention of some sort as he has been good so far when he gets in to play. The player I am looking forward to watching now though is going to be DIon Baily. The person most deserving of an MVP award though and most of us wont admit it...Woody Johnson. He recognized the fact that he didn't know how to run the organization and got the help he needed which right now seems to have paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 in his career Kerley has been targeted 300 times and has caught 172 passes, which is a "paltry" 57.3% Eric has been targeted 496 and caught 310 his catch % is 62.5% Brandon Marshall has been targeted 1335 times and has caught 803 balls for a catch percentage of 60.15% So Julio Jones regarded as perhaps the top receiver in the game today has a catch percentage of 63.6% so while Kerley is by no means an "elite player he's really not that far behind and then you also have to consider WHO has had throwing him the ball for most of his career. In his rookie year of 2011 he had Sanchez throwing to him during his best season ever where he completed 56.7% of his passes JK was at 62% in 2012 with Sanchez being Sanchez again (54.3 comp %) Kerley again was higher than the QB at 59% catching 56 of the 95 balls tossed him OK 2013 with Gee NO! throwing at a 55.8% JK was 72 thrown his way and he caught 43 again, higher than the QB @ 60% last year between Smith, Vick and Simms and their 57.6 comp % JK caught only 38 0f 75 thrown the 1st year WORSE than the QB's completion percentage so all in all I can't see where Jack48 gets that "I think he is inconsistent and painfully average" assessment from. I think he is definitely ABOVE average not in the class of his 1 and 2 teammates but compared to who else we have been using he is WAY better and much more reliable as a pass catcher AND as a football player who has proven that he can take the punishment and wear and tear of an NFL season. Chris Owusu (4 of 9 44%) who I really liked coming into the season, Devin Smith,(5 of 15 a 33%) and Quincy Enunwa (6 of 14 at 43%) are all below Kerley even in a slow year where he has been mostly swept aside, he still shows that he is the best option out of these 4 guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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