Jets2013 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 http://nypost.com/2015/12/04/jets-urgently-need-season-saving-game-changer-wholl-it-be/. From today's NY Post. Cool article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Jets urgently need season-saving game-changer — who’ll it be? By Mark Cannizzaro December 4, 2015 | 10:14pm Modal Trigger From top left, clockwise: Calvin Pryor, Lorenzo Mauldin, Devin Smith, Trevor Reilly and Dexter McDougle Photo: Bill Kostroun (2); Paul J. Bereswill; AP; Ray Stubblebine x Who is it going to be? Which Jets player is going to make his mark against the Giants on Sunday, be the difference-making player to forever etch his name into the annals of this contentious local rivalry? ADVERTISING Which Jets player will be the Victor Cruz of this 13th meeting between the two MetLife stadium co-tenants? Which Jets player will we all remember when the two teams meet again four years from now — the same way we remember Cruz for propelling the Giants to the Super Bowl and breaking the Jets’ will in 2011 with that 99-yard catch-and-run touchdown? “It could be anybody,’’ receiver Jeremy Kerley said Friday. “Hopefully, it’s one of our guys and not one of theirs.’’ Will one of the high-profile Jets — receivers Brandon Marshall or Eric Decker, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, or defensive linemen Mo Wilkerson or Sheldon Richardson — be that guy? Could it be safety Calvin Pryor, who has been developing a habit of making his presence felt on Sundays (ask Miami receiver Rishard Matthews), blowing this game up with a jarring hit on Odell Beckham Jr.? Or might it be one of the under-the-radar Jets who suddenly is thrust into the spotlight as the talk of New York football come Sunday night? “I think about being that guy every game,’’ backup linebacker and special teamer Trevor Reilly said Friday. “Even being a limited defensive player and a special teamer, I can have a say in the outcome.’’ There was a quiet moment at the Jets facility earlier in the day Friday when Jets safety Marcus Gilchrist and Reilly were chatting and Gilchrist asked him: “What have you got for me this week? What are you going to do for us this week?’’ “I’m going to go out there and try to force a fumble on the kickoff team,’’ Reilly told him. Who will be Sunday’s Victor Cruz? “Maybe Devin Smith, man,’’ Reilly said, referring to the rookie receiver. “No one is really expecting that much out of him. It could be him — a guy that just shows up out of nowhere and becomes that guy that catches the 99-yarder.’’ The best stories always are the ones that involve the player you did not expect to make the biggest impact — somewhat like Cruz, who had not yet reached stardom four years ago when he took that Manning pass 99 yards and then took his team to the Super Bowl. So maybe Smith — who had endured a forgettable rookie season until he caught two important passes in last week’s win over the Dolphins, including his first career touchdown — will torch the Giants’ 32nd-ranked pass defense and reel in one of those home-run balls he made a name for himself catching at Ohio State to win the game. Perhaps it will be one of the Jets reserve defensive backs who rises up and wins this game for them with star cornerback Darrelle Revis out with a concussion and his ball-hawking backup Marcus Williams highly unlikely to play because of a knee injury. Revis (three) and Williams (five) have accounted for eight of the Jets’ 11 interceptions this season. Think about the name for himself either backup corner Darrin Walls or Dexter McDougle, who plays in the dime package, could make if one of them picks off Eli Manning to seal the game for the Jets. Maybe, instead of the more obvious from the defensive front like Wilkerson, Richardson or first-round-pick Leonard Williams making the big hit on Manning it will be one of the Jets’ edge rushers like Lorenzo Mauldin or recently promoted Mike Catapano, the Long Island kid who played his college ball at Princeton. “Every day that I practice I’m thinking — in finite details — about exactly how I’m getting to the quarterback and how I’m ripping the ball out,’’ Catapano said Friday. “I’m definitely visualizing a sack or a strip sack or even multiple sacks on No. 10 [Manning]. I think the most important matchup is going to be our D-line getting to Eli before he can throw the ball to No. 13 [Beckham Jr.]. That’s what the game is really going to come down to. We’ve got to be able to take advantage of that offensive line and put the pressure on No. 10.’’ So, who’s going to be the guy to do it, to take advantage of the Giants’ injury-depleted offensive line, get to Manning and be the game’s difference-maker for the Jets? “It could be No. 53,’’ Catapano said, referring to his jersey number. “We’ll see. I can’t wait.’’ Neither can we. So the question is . . . . WHO'S GONNA MAKE A PLAY!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'd love to see Mauldin continue to grow and be the guy who makes a game changing play. Or Reilly on specials. I could also see Powell being a difference maker this weekend on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Smith makes it easier for the Jets to move the ball with his speed. He can impact an offense quickly. Leaving Marshall and Decker in single coverage. He can also make huge lanes so the D will be gashed by the Jets running game. cro seemed to read Manning very well with his preseason pick. He also played very well and read that pick he had stolen from him last week. I think he has this game circled because of that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Tomorrow a TEAM effort gets the job done against the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It it too early to give Catapano a nickname. How about The Cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I just want to beat the Giants and I do not care how we do it -hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It it too early to give Catapano a nickname. How about The Cat. Has he had a tackle yet or a QB sack,really a nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 we haven't had a last second game winning FG yet this year so I'm going with bullock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Catapano went from being recent signing to getting 41 defensive snaps in a very short period, and apparently was farely productive despite the stats. But, hey, I'm a glass half full guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 we haven't had a last second game winning FG yet this year so I'm going with bullock This game should not come down to a FG the Jets are the far superior team on all sides of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaJet Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It has to be Devin Smith, it has to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It it too early to give Catapano a nickname. How about The Cat. L Williams already is the big cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 we haven't had a last second game winning FG yet this year so I'm going with bullock Oh man, could you imagine having to sweat that one out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Catapano went from being recent signing to getting 41 defensive snaps in a very short period, and apparently was farely productive despite the stats. But, hey, I'm a glass half full guy and some people thought he wouldn't even make Sunday's roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Can you spell G E N O, in relief of an injured Fitzloser Smith throws 3 TD's in a Jets come from behind win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Truth is, they have the 3 best players in the game, Eli, OBJ, and JPP, half of a hand and all, he is still light years better then anyone we have on the DL to rush the passer. Hey maybe we should have cut Mo or Sheldon this week so they could play against us too. 34-17 Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Oh man, could you imagine having to sweat that one out? I can't watch the jets FG kickers, lol sometimes I go get a drink or to the bathroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Total dumbass headline, save the season? O noess....we were projected to be 9 and 2 at this point in time and we have to 'save' the season! Baloney, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetman55 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 It it too early to give Catapano a nickname. How about The Cat. between Shaun Ellis, Leonard williams, and Catapano...I'm catted out (yes, I made up that word). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetman55 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 My vote is actually a combination of Mauldin and Pryor stepping up thei game enough to carry us into the play offs. If they don't, we may be in big trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I think they need to have more than 1 guy step up. How about all of them rise to the task, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocajetfan Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I think they need to have more than 1 guy step up. How about all of them rise to the task, eh? agreed hoping for a dominant running game and ball control. Ivory and O-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementi49 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Decker and Smith have big games today. Marshall is a decoy all game long. Bilal powell scores a TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Jets just need to win. They don't need a game changer. I've seen plenty of games, plenty of wins that don't have a game changer who wins the game. Game changers, game winning plays etc are great, sell papers, but aren't required to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I think Brandon Marshall will get back to his game changing ways, like early in the season. Devin Smith continuing to develop will help that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Oh man, could you imagine having to sweat that one out? yes !!!! lol !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 yes !!!! lol !!!!! Hey, kind of worked out, ultimately won the game on a FG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 we haven't had a last second game winning FG yet this year so I'm going with bullock Larz called it NICE JOB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Some good WIN in this thread (Marshall, Powell, Bullock, ...). And some ... not-so-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementi49 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Both predictions I made were correct. Decker had a big game and Powell scored a TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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