Gas2No99 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Keeping it real: Don't expect Jets to unveil Staubach, Rice and Lott Don't get too high or too low based on individual or team performances in preseason, Jets fans. That is: Remember the Browning Nagle Rule. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Remember this when you're watching the New York Jets in their first preseason game on Saturday night: Avoid sweeping judgments. Don't get too high or too low based on individual or team performances. Remember the Browning Nagle Rule. In 1992, Nagle was terrific as a first-year starting quarterback in the preseason, raising expectations with a 5-0 record, but he stunk in the regular season. And that was the end of Browning Nagle. On Thursday, coach Todd Bowles tried to offer some perspective with regard to his young quarterback, Christian Hackenberg, saying, "I'm not expecting him to go out there and be Roger Staubach." Let's hold that thought as we present our "Five Things to Watch" for the Jets-Tennessee Titans opener at MetLife Stadium: 1. No one is expecting Jerry Rice, but ...: The Jets need to see progress from their oh-so-young receiving corps, which lost leader Quincy Enunwa to a season-ending neck injury. Defensive schemes usually stay vanilla in the preseason, but it would be helpful to see how the receivers respond to press coverage. Some, including Robby Anderson, have struggled at times getting off the line of scrimmage. Personally, I'll be watching rookies ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen, neither of whom has stood out on the practice field. The front office will start scouring the league for available receivers if some of the kids fail to emerge over the next couple of weeks. The return of Eric Decker, starting for the Titans, will remind the Jets of what they had. 2. No one is expecting Ronnie Lott, but ...: Prized rookie Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye -- the starting safety tandem -- will be fun to watch. The organization loves what it has seen from both players on the practice field. Maye has been the talk of camp, demonstrating physicality while also showing instincts in pass coverage. My practice observation: They truly are interchangeable safeties. Both can play in the box and both can play in the deep post. That versatility will help the defense stay unpredictable. 3. No one is expecting Forrest Gregg, but ...: Bowles wants to see some separation at right tackle, where Brent Qvale and Brandon Shellhave been splitting first-team reps in practice. This is the most competitive position battle on the roster, and it'll probably take at least three preseason games to declare a winner. If neither player seizes the opportunity, the Jets could turn to Ben Ijalana. 5. No one is expecting Devin Hester, but ...: Is there a legitimate punt returner in the house? This is an annual Achilles' heel for the special teams, which hasn't been good in years. Lucky Whitehead, Romar Morris and Frankie Hammond are the leading candidates. My money is on Whitehead, who has made a few would-be tacklers look silly in practice. The Jets need a returner who can shorten the field because, let's face it, the offense will need all the help it can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm very much looking forward to following the progress of our youth movement. The highs of players flashing potential. The lows of players reaffirming our concerns. Eh, who am I kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Maccagnan has only had three offseasons, so we shouldnt be expecting any "good players" or "basic competence" or "even a marginally competitive team," you dumbass SOJFs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 minute ago, dbatesman said: Maccagnan has only had three offseasons, so we shouldnt be expecting any "good players" or "basic competence" or "even a marginally competitive team," you dumbass SOJFs Football is hard, so like, we should just be glad they're out there trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I just want some real games that I can praise or raze. The off season is tortuously long for NFL ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Nice of Cimini to tell us not to expect 4 or more HOFs to show up in Saturdays game. Another insightful piece by this clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How long till the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Apparently the 0-16 Lions were 4-0 in that preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I wasn't expecting George Plimpton, but damn that article sucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I fully stocked the refrigerator with beer and I expect nothing, this way I'm never disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, dbatesman said: Maccagnan has only had three offseasons, so we shouldnt be expecting any "good players" or "basic competence" or "even a marginally competitive team," you dumbass SOJFs You have become a sarcastic jw12.... congrats on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We don't have any "good players" or "basic competence" What kind of fanbase takes so much pleasure in trashing their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: We don't have any "good players" or "basic competence" What kind of fanbase takes so much pleasure in trashing their team. Someday a real rain will come and wash all these SOJFs off the streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, dbatesman said: Someday a real rain will come and wash all these SOJFs off the streets Hopefully it's acid rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 no team is going to have those types of players show up. actually it's kind of nice for hack to mention staubach. it shows me that he has a sense of nfl history and knows who the really superior players were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, dbatesman said: Someday a real rain will come and wash all these SOJFs off the streets Can we speed it up , it's time for a cleansing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 3 hours ago, dbatesman said: Someday a real rain will come and wash all these SOJFs off the streets We are the people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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