TomShane Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 http://www.jetnation.com/?p=160 Awesome job by Bitonti. Funny, but insightful commentary on what to expect this season. Thanks to Bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Bit - i agree with what you say about the jets being better suited as underdogs. i think the media really missed the boat last year with the jets - not based on talent but based on the schedule, especially the first 5 games. this year is different - the biggest thing that stands in the jets way is the strength of schedule. 10 wins is a good number with this schedule that basically plays all of the afc contenders. the problem w/10 wins is that you have to go on the road and probably win 3 to get to the SB. i am not worried about chad, curtis, the D, dinger/hendu, etc... i am worried about how the jets do in the final 2 minutes of close games and against elite defenses. put the jets in the nfc east and i would say 13-3 and super bowl, afce is a whole different ballgame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Good job, Bit. Ideally get a 1 or 2 seed. And win the division; it's doable. We have solid guys running all 3 units. If you read Cimini's article about Hackett today, it's worse than we thought. That change alone means this offense will be fine, even if Fiedler gets pressed into service. Quiet confidence, cautious optimism; you could be spending a dream February weekend in tropoical Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiJet Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Terrific article Bit. Truth in every word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Good work Matt. A refreshing change from the editorials that TomShane usually puts up there. No Jet bashing? What the hell is wrong in the Nation? Sometimes it is better to be lucky. And according to my calculations this franchise is due for a boatload of good luck soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiJet Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Good work Matt. A refreshing change from the editorials that TomShane usually puts up there. No Jet bashing? What the hell is wrong in the Nation? Sometimes it is better to be lucky. And according to my calculations this franchise is due for a boatload of good luck soon. All championship teams have some luck come their way in one form or another. We all have luck, but how we use it, or when we seize it are another story. Successful teams, people, are able to grasp it and use it to their advantage. They know how to keep it and thrive on it. In the 26 years I've followed this team, it always seemed like the luck would run out, that we'd get so close, only to have the door slam in our faces,w hether it be AJ Duhey, Mark Gastineu, Vinny's Achilles, or 3 fumbles in the second half at Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 thanks for the kind words all. This article was inspired by the day I sat with my father at the 1999 season opener and watched Vinny Testeverde's achilles roll up like a window shade. The season was over by halftime and the sopressata tasted like ashes in my mouth. We all know the Jets have a chance for something great this year. But to get to that elusive goal will take something more than just the perfect roster and the perfect regular season. We need mojo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 All championship teams have some luck come their way in one form or another. We all have luck, but how we use it, or when we seize it are another story. Successful teams, people, are able to grasp it and use it to their advantage. They know how to keep it and thrive on it. In the 26 years I've followed this team, it always seemed like the luck would run out, that we'd get so close, only to have the door slam in our faces,w hether it be AJ Duhey, Mark Gastineu, Vinny's Achilles, or 3 fumbles in the second half at Denver. I puked when Vinny went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Great Job Bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I puked when Vinny went down. Funny you never did when Maxie went down... Ah yes Vinny lost for the year when some back Fumbled..Who was that again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Good article Bit I prefer the Jets being underdogs - I like when the media lowers the expectations for the team It is a corny saying but you do need talent and luck to win championships in any sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHJF Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Funny you never did when Maxie went down... Ah yes Vinny lost for the year when some back Fumbled..Who was that again?? You're ******* ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Not bad for a "glorified post", eh Tom Shane? Bitonti, that was a great article. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetme23 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Matt you upset me! havent been on aim in days! nice work tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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