flgreen Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Jets winners and losers: Give Tannenbaum his due By Brian Costello October 21, 2013 | 4:06pm Modal Trigger Demario Davis is shining for the Jets defense and was picked by former GM Mike Tannenbaum. Photo: Getty Images The Jets found a way to beat their rivals Sunday with the 30-27 overtime victory. They benefited from the Patriots’ penalty in overtime, but they also outplayed the Patriots, particularly in the second half. Here’s a look at the Jets winners and losers from the game: WINNERS ANTONIO ALLEN: This is how well Rob Gronkowski played in his first game of the season: He ended up with eight catches, and I still think Allen did a great job. Allen spent most of the day in one-on-one coverage with the big tight end, who was targeted 17 times. He had three passes defended, and the play of the game with his interception of Tom Brady returned 23 yards for a touchdown at the beginning of the third quarter. The second-year safety had questions about his coverage skills coming out of college at South Carolina, where he played close to the line. He answered some of those Sunday. JEREMY KERLEY: Geno Smith looked Kerley’s way on almost every third down, and Kerley always seemed to be open. Kerley converted six third downs, including one touchdown. Kerley has a knack for getting open and has been a consistent receiver for the Jets. Now, it appears Josh Cribbs will be the Jets’ punt returner over Kerley, which could help him on offense. MIKE TANNENBAUM: This isn’t going to be popular, but the former general manager deserves a nod. He drafted Allen in the seventh round in 2012, Kerley in the fifth round in 2011. He signed Austin Howard off the Ravens’ practice squad, and Howard has stabilized the right tackle position. He’s also the guy who drafted Muhammad Wilkerson and Demario Davis and signed Damon Harrison. There are plenty of things to knock Tannenbaum on, but this roster is better than we all thought this offseason. People said the cupboard was bare for John Idzik, but clearly Tannenbaum drafted and signed some good players in the past three years. LOSERS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE O LINE: It was a long day for guard Brian Winters and tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson. They allowed two sacks each. Winters replaced Vlad Ducasse in the starting lineup a few weeks ago. He does not commit as many penalties as Ducasse and has more upside as a rookie, but at the moment he’s not that much of an upgrade. Ferguson is not having a good year. He has given up four sacks and struggled in run-blocking at times. JEFF CUMBERLAND: The big tight end has played well for the Jets this season, but he had an off day Sunday. He dropped a touchdown and had a big drop at the end of the game. The touchdown breakup was a nice play by the Patriots’ Devin McCourty, but Cumberland still should have been able to pull it in. He failed to catch a third down pass on the sideline in the fourth quarter that preceded the Patriots’ game-tying drive. SANTONIO HOLMES: Remember him? The Jets offense looked OK without him Sunday, as it did two weeks ago against the Falcons. Geno Smith looks comfortable working with Kerley and David Nelson as well as Cumberland. Holmes can be dynamic at times (see: the Bills game), but he also can put pressure on a young quarterback to get him the ball. The Jets seem to be doing all right without Holmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Dump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5QGkOGZubQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Poor article by Costello. No one was refusing to acknowledge Tanny hit on a couple picks and UDFAs, it's that his blatant misses and gross mismanagement of the roster that did him in. Even the worst GM won't go 0for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nelson was pretty solid yesterday...strong hands, no BS. Cumberand jeeze he stunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, that's great. Never realized that the true building blocks of a superbowl team are a pretty good slot receiver, a nose tackle, a DE, a RT, and an ILB. It's amazing that Costello's "winner" got fired. It's lazy to list a handful of successes while ignoring the many failures (and the enormity of those failures in particular). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, that's great. Never realized that the true building blocks of a superbowl team are a pretty good slot receiver, a nose tackle, a DE, a RT, and an ILB. It's amazing that Costello's "winner" got fired. It's lazy to list a handful of successes while ignoring the many failures (and the enormity of those failures in particular). You forgot below average first round nickel back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ferguson is vastly overrated. He was never a good run blocker and has been beaten more often than usual in the passing game. May be time for a NEW left tackle. Winters should be alright, while Ducasse will not. Mr T - like all GM's had his moments when he made the right move. Let's hope Idzik has more good ones than bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You forgot below average first round nickel back I didn't enumerate anything. I didn't want to waste time doing it again and upset myself in a feel-good week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ferguson is vastly overrated. He was never a good run blocker and has been beaten more often than usual in the passing game. May be time for a NEW left tackle. Winters should be alright, while Ducasse will not. Mr T - like all GM's had his moments when he made the right move. Let's hope Idzik has more good ones than bad. Agree he's overrated, but with all the bonus money the team's forked over for him expect to see #60 in a Jets uniform for at least 2 more seasons. The only way that doesn't happen is if someone makes us an offer we can't refuse, and even that would require his replacement to be on the roster before such a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 "OK, look, I know he did some messed up stuff, but he did get the trains to run on time." -B. Costello, 1942 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 "OK, look, he didn't stick the landing, but you've gotta give him credit for getting that zeppelin all the way to New Jersey." --B. Costello, 1937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Someone is trying too hard for a joke that isn't working. Just say Tannenbaum sucks and leave the thread with what you imagine to be your dignity. hahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Stephen Hill sucks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Someone is trying too hard for a joke that isn't working. Just say Tannenbaum sucks and leave the thread with what you imagine to be your dignity. hahahahahahaha I create memes in my SLEEP, son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I create memes in my SLEEP, son! You're fun to mess with is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You're fun to mess with is all. This is my niche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 This is my niche. Niche = code for small penis that has sh*t smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I can't believe this thread doesn't have more Hitler jokes. Those are just winners, I don't care who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mods are sociopaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Mods are sociopaths. I have peanut butter in my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 This article makes me wonder which name on this board that Costello is posting under. JiF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 ^All time favorite mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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