Time For Jets Fans To Acknowledge Their Team Is On The Right Track

[Patriot Killa]

http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/jets/time-jets-fans-acknowledge-team-track-article-1.3717457

Aren’t you fed up with the loud vocal minority too jaded to see that the Jets are finally doing the right thing? Aren’t you annoyed by the same, old tired rants from a segment of Jets fans wallowing in misery? Aren’t you irritated by the defeatist outlook?

It’s exhausting being subjected to this gloomy babble by a group of people too worn-down to appreciate what is happening with their team now.

The first three seasons under Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles have been far from perfect, but these guys are headed in the right direction. Smart and sensible fans understand the importance of stability when setting a proper foundation for sustainable success. So, here’s a matter-of-fact message to the perpetually fatalistic non-believers unwilling to let go of past failures:

Shut up.

You’re being counterproductive with your woe-is-me world view. Nobody wants to hear any more about the agony you felt three decades ago over Richard Todd’s five-interception mess in The Mud Bowl. Nobody gives a rat’s derriere about the Rich Kotite Era or the blown double-digit lead in Denver with a Super Bowl berth at stake once upon a time. Doug Brien’s pair of missed field goals in Pittsburgh registers a perfect 10.0 on the Things-That-Don’t-Matter-Today scale.

None of that means a damn thing for the present or future of this franchise. And while we’re at it, can we please grab a shovel, dig a hole to the center of the Earth and finally bury this stupid “Same Old Jets” nonsense that oddly provides comfort for some older fans unwilling to break free of past heartache?

“I understand the frustration at the organization as far as not seeing change quick, but it’s going to take time,” rookie safety Jamal Adams told the Daily News. “Maybe it could come quicker than what’s expected, but all we can do is go out there, work hard, gel as a group and continue to make change. We can’t really focus on how fans are feeling about us. All we can do is put our head down and keep working.”

The gloom-and-doom outlook seemingly cuts along generational lines. Younger fans appear to be on board with a team that includes some promising young pieces such as Marcus Maye, Leonard Williams, Jordan Jenkins, Adams and others. They know that talent upgrades at several key positions and better depth are needed, but they aren’t blinded by mistakes from different decision makers. They understand that a franchise that has gone sideways for so long won’t magically transform into a dynasty. So, they’ve appreciated the steps taken so far by the guys in charge now. 

Playing hard and being competitive are invaluable components that the clueless contingent has actually mocked.

“That’s the first thing you got to accomplish if you want to change the culture,” second-year outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins told the News. “To change the identity of the team, you need to let (other teams) know it’s going to be a long, physical game. This team is going to be a team that never quits. In my mind, that should be the first steps toward changing the direction of the program.”

Bowles is changing the culture. The lazy loud-mouths and keyboard warriors on social media quick to fire everybody and start all over because — well, the Jets have stunk in the past! — deserve our pity. They certainly don’t deserve a championship.

“It’s my seventh year in the NFL and third with the Jets,” cornerback Buster Skrine said. “This is my favorite team by far just because of the positive attitude. ... We’re having fun at practice even though we now know we’re not going to the playoffs. You don’t get that on other teams. Usually teams crumble by now. Everybody has their guard up because they don’t know what’s going to happen at the end of the year. But this team is a family.”

There is no Easy button to move in the right direction.

“You got to get guys with similar mindsets,” said Super Bowl champion wide receiver Jermaine Kearse about how to get the right players in your locker room. “You can’t have a group of people thinking this way and then a group of people feeling that way. Because then you’re not going to get anywhere. You got to have everybody thinking the same thing. … So, you get a core set of guys and have them set the standard. Then everyone else will follow.”

Shockingly, this doesn’t happen overnight. Patience is required. It’s ludicrous to blast the 5-9 Jets entering Sunday’s game against the Chargers when every objective person knew this team would endure growing pains this season.

Kearse appreciates the support from fans, but he isn’t impacted by some irrational voices.

“Fans don’t know what they’re talking about,” Kearse told the News. “I’m mostly talking about the fans, who base their opinions off what they see on TV and the announcers. Now if there’s a person who watches the All-22 (tape) and then comes out and makes valid points, then you give credit. But for the most part, they have no idea what’s going on. ... That’s why I don’t listen to them. You have the option to give that attention or not. Some people take it to heart. Some people can block it out and keep pushing.”

The loud dispirited minority shouldn’t ruin it for everyone else. Believe it or not, some long-time diehards have the right perspective despite past disappointments.

“The pain fully goes away when you win a championship,” said 54-year-old season ticket holder Kenny Scarabaggio, who attends virtually every road game too. “Look at the Red Sox. Hopefully, the Jets do the same thing down the road. Get off the schneid and win three out of nine years. That would be great. But all I want is one. That’s all I want… They’re headed in the right direction. Hopefully, sooner or later, we’re in the Promised Land.”

There’s nothing worse than being paralyzed by the past.

[RutgersJetFan]

4 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said:

Aren’t you fed up with the loud vocal minority too jaded to see that the Jets are finally doing the right thing? Aren’t you annoyed by the same, old tired rants from a segment of Jets fans wallowing in misery? Aren’t you irritated by the defeatist outlook?

It’s exhausting being subjected to this gloomy babble by a group of people too worn-down to appreciate what is happening with their team now.

Manish Mehta wrote these sentences.

 

[Patriot Killa]

1 minute ago, RutgersJetFan said:

Manish Mehta wrote these sentences.

 

You can smell the Mehta all over these god forsaken sentences

[Spoot-Face]

Wow. As a whiny Jets fan, that certainly shut me up. I mean, he really made a compelling argument about how this team under this regime is headed in the right direction. Had a lot of great specific points to back that up, too. Once again, I am blown away by Manish Mehta's journalistic insight.

[RutgersJetFan]

11 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said:

You can smell the Mehta all over these god forsaken sentences

Mehta literally cums all over himself when bad things happen to the Jets. Literally. I've seen it.

[Patriot Killa]

1 minute ago, RutgersJetFan said:

Mehta literally cums all over himself when bad things happen to the Jets. Literally. I've seen it.

Manish Mehta seconds after writing this article:

[Spoot-Face]

16 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said:

The loud dispirited minority shouldn’t ruin it for everyone else.

Dear Lord, the unadulterated irony of this sentence coming out of Manish's mouth.

[T0mShane]

42 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said:

The gloom-and-doom outlook seemingly cuts along generational lines. Younger fans appear to be on board with a team that includes some promising young pieces such as Marcus Maye, Leonard Williams, Jordan Jenkins, Adams and others.

This article is pure troll trash, but this portion is particularly lol-worthy. Younger fans always—ALWAYS—think the Jets will always get better than they are. This is an affliction of youth, because they’re stupid and unlearned, and ignore fundamental flaws in everything they see. They like sh*t movies, sh*t music, sh*t fashion, and follow sh*t trends. Time and experience teach you that the color of a house is meaningless compared to the health of the septic system 

 

[Spoot-Face]

5 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

This article is pure troll trash, but this portion is particularly lol-worthy. Younger fans always—ALWAYS—think the Jets will always get better than they are. This is an affliction of youth, because they’re stupid and unlearned, and ignore fundamental flaws in everything they see. They like sh*t movies, sh*t music, sh*t fashion, and follow sh*t trends. Time and experience teach you that the color of a house is meaningless compared to the health of the septic system 

 

Hey, I'm young, but I've always been a crotchety old man at heart.

[j4jets]

TL;DR

We don’t have a QB (and there was no plan or didn’t follow the plan to draft one in 2018). Our GM turned us into one of the worst teams in the league after inheriting a boatload of cap space. Our HC doesn’t have the balls to play in this league and prefers to take a knee every game if he could. Our #1 CB thats signed for next year is Buster Skrine as of right now. We have a make shift OL. Our RBs are below average. Our only strength, DL, will also stink next year without heavy reinforcements.

Now if you wanna hang your hat on couple of good safeties, I could understand. Safeties are obviously the first thing we draft to rebuild a team. 

[Patriot Killa]

1 minute ago, j4jets said:

TL;DR

We don’t have a QB (and there was no plan or didn’t follow the plan to draft one in 2018). Our GM turned us into one of the worst teams in the league after inheriting a boatload of cap space. Our HC doesn’t have the balls to play in this league and prefers to take a knee every game if he could. Our #1 CB thats signed for next year is Buster Skrine as of right now. We have a make shift OL. Our RBs are below average. Our only strength, DL, will also stink next year without heavy reinforcements.

Now if you wanna hang your hat on couple of good safeties, I could understand. Safeties are obviously the first thing we draft to rebuild a team. 

Demario Davis has been solid, Lee has improved, Robbie could be a #1, Kearse has been a great pick up, Shell has vastly improved, Ealy looks good, McGuire looks good, Powell always does and O line I agree w/ you, actually. But I really don’t think we are the one of the worst rosters in the league. As for corner .. we have more than enough money to sign a better #1 and/or resign Claiborne

[BigO]

Even Browns have better overall experience talent. We are at the bottom when it comes to talent. Don’t believe the hype. This team sucks. 

[Kleckineau]

Is this good news for people who like bad news or authentic fake news?

[FlagmanL11]

6 hours ago, Patriot Killa said:

http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/jets/time-jets-fans-acknowledge-team-track-article-1.3717457

Aren’t you fed up with the loud vocal minority too jaded to see that the Jets are finally doing the right thing? Aren’t you annoyed by the same, old tired rants from a segment of Jets fans wallowing in misery? Aren’t you irritated by the defeatist outlook?

It’s exhausting being subjected to this gloomy babble by a group of people too worn-down to appreciate what is happening with their team now.

The first three seasons under Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles have been far from perfect, but these guys are headed in the right direction. Smart and sensible fans understand the importance of stability when setting a proper foundation for sustainable success. So, here’s a matter-of-fact message to the perpetually fatalistic non-believers unwilling to let go of past failures:

Shut up.

You’re being counterproductive with your woe-is-me world view. Nobody wants to hear any more about the agony you felt three decades ago over Richard Todd’s five-interception mess in The Mud Bowl. Nobody gives a rat’s derriere about the Rich Kotite Era or the blown double-digit lead in Denver with a Super Bowl berth at stake once upon a time. Doug Brien’s pair of missed field goals in Pittsburgh registers a perfect 10.0 on the Things-That-Don’t-Matter-Today scale.

None of that means a damn thing for the present or future of this franchise. And while we’re at it, can we please grab a shovel, dig a hole to the center of the Earth and finally bury this stupid “Same Old Jets” nonsense that oddly provides comfort for some older fans unwilling to break free of past heartache?

“I understand the frustration at the organization as far as not seeing change quick, but it’s going to take time,” rookie safety Jamal Adams told the Daily News. “Maybe it could come quicker than what’s expected, but all we can do is go out there, work hard, gel as a group and continue to make change. We can’t really focus on how fans are feeling about us. All we can do is put our head down and keep working.”

The gloom-and-doom outlook seemingly cuts along generational lines. Younger fans appear to be on board with a team that includes some promising young pieces such as Marcus Maye, Leonard Williams, Jordan Jenkins, Adams and others. They know that talent upgrades at several key positions and better depth are needed, but they aren’t blinded by mistakes from different decision makers. They understand that a franchise that has gone sideways for so long won’t magically transform into a dynasty. So, they’ve appreciated the steps taken so far by the guys in charge now. 

Playing hard and being competitive are invaluable components that the clueless contingent has actually mocked.

“That’s the first thing you got to accomplish if you want to change the culture,” second-year outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins told the News. “To change the identity of the team, you need to let (other teams) know it’s going to be a long, physical game. This team is going to be a team that never quits. In my mind, that should be the first steps toward changing the direction of the program.”

Bowles is changing the culture. The lazy loud-mouths and keyboard warriors on social media quick to fire everybody and start all over because — well, the Jets have stunk in the past! — deserve our pity. They certainly don’t deserve a championship.

“It’s my seventh year in the NFL and third with the Jets,” cornerback Buster Skrine said. “This is my favorite team by far just because of the positive attitude. ... We’re having fun at practice even though we now know we’re not going to the playoffs. You don’t get that on other teams. Usually teams crumble by now. Everybody has their guard up because they don’t know what’s going to happen at the end of the year. But this team is a family.”

There is no Easy button to move in the right direction.

“You got to get guys with similar mindsets,” said Super Bowl champion wide receiver Jermaine Kearse about how to get the right players in your locker room. “You can’t have a group of people thinking this way and then a group of people feeling that way. Because then you’re not going to get anywhere. You got to have everybody thinking the same thing. … So, you get a core set of guys and have them set the standard. Then everyone else will follow.”

Shockingly, this doesn’t happen overnight. Patience is required. It’s ludicrous to blast the 5-9 Jets entering Sunday’s game against the Chargers when every objective person knew this team would endure growing pains this season.

Kearse appreciates the support from fans, but he isn’t impacted by some irrational voices.

“Fans don’t know what they’re talking about,” Kearse told the News. “I’m mostly talking about the fans, who base their opinions off what they see on TV and the announcers. Now if there’s a person who watches the All-22 (tape) and then comes out and makes valid points, then you give credit. But for the most part, they have no idea what’s going on. ... That’s why I don’t listen to them. You have the option to give that attention or not. Some people take it to heart. Some people can block it out and keep pushing.”

The loud dispirited minority shouldn’t ruin it for everyone else. Believe it or not, some long-time diehards have the right perspective despite past disappointments.

“The pain fully goes away when you win a championship,” said 54-year-old season ticket holder Kenny Scarabaggio, who attends virtually every road game too. “Look at the Red Sox. Hopefully, the Jets do the same thing down the road. Get off the schneid and win three out of nine years. That would be great. But all I want is one. That’s all I want… They’re headed in the right direction. Hopefully, sooner or later, we’re in the Promised Land.”

There’s nothing worse than being paralyzed by the past.

Jets were 1-15 with Kotite then 9-7 with Parcells. It’s about coaching.  Bowles is not that type of coach. 

[JoJoTownsell1]

3 hours ago, BigO said:

Even Browns have better overall experience talent. We are at the bottom when it comes to talent. Don’t believe the hype. This team sucks. 

 

5 hours ago, j4jets said:

TL;DR

We don’t have a QB (and there was no plan or didn’t follow the plan to draft one in 2018). Our GM turned us into one of the worst teams in the league after inheriting a boatload of cap space. Our HC doesn’t have the balls to play in this league and prefers to take a knee every game if he could. Our #1 CB thats signed for next year is Buster Skrine as of right now. We have a make shift OL. Our RBs are below average. Our only strength, DL, will also stink next year without heavy reinforcements.

Now if you wanna hang your hat on couple of good safeties, I could understand. Safeties are obviously the first thing we draft to rebuild a team. 

Here are my miserable SOJFs who refuse to accept positive news stories about the Jets. I've been a fan for 35 years and couldn't imagine, after all the misery, becoming as jaded and pessimistic as you guys are. It's sad. 

[JiFtheOracle]

Great read. Totally the fans fault.  The great optimistic fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the reason they’re regime did a proper rebuild and are loaded and are legit Super Bowl contenders. 

[Warfish]

Didn't read the OP Article.  But I do believe we're on the right track in most ways.

[dbatesman]

wow Manish (who is smart and good now) is right, how could I have been so blind

[jetspenguin]

Hahahahaha this is a positive Jets article that will LITERALLY bring out every old crotchety, complaining, SOJF, Jets hater that has been hiding in the weeds, fussing behind their keyboards and have given up hope no matter what goes on with this team so they have a new article to bitc.. and moan about. 

If this was an attempt to shut them up while I agree with the sentiment it wont work. 

[shawn306]

When this team stops taking dumb penalties, stops patting themselves on the back after a rare win, and starts showing up on time for meetings then wake me up.

Until then SOJ

This dude is sick of fans who in some cases have been following this team 30,40,50 years ? That have pretty much seen nothing but misery and woe for those years. 

Fuk him. This team is less disciplined that any of Rex's teams. 

[Scott Dierking]

3 hours ago, BigO said:

Even Browns have better overall experience talent. We are at the bottom when it comes to talent. Don’t believe the hype. This team sucks. 

That must mean Bowles is coach of the year then?

[joewilly12]

[T0mShane]

48 minutes ago, JoJoTownsell1 said:

 

Here are my miserable SOJFs who refuse to accept positive news stories about the Jets. I've been a fan for 35 years and couldn't imagine, after all the misery, becoming as jaded and pessimistic as you guys are. It's sad. 

 

30 minutes ago, Warfish said:

Didn't read the OP Article.  But I do believe we're on the right track in most ways.

I’m open to you dudes making the positive case for this alleged “bright future” plz.

[Scott Dierking]

14 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

 

I’m open to you dudes making the positive case for this alleged “bright future” plz.

No, you are not.

[T0mShane]

6 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said:

No, you are not.

Open. Like 7-11.

[Scott Dierking]

5 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Open. Like 7-11.

You can't take the snarkiness out of the snark

[Jet Nut]

Spot on piece that got the expected responses from just the type of whiney, miserable fans the article speaks to.  Some don't realize how miserable they sound and just fire away at the messenger. 

The whiney, woe is me bombardment from too many Jets fans are what kept me away from this place.  Reading the constant whiney negative opinions without joining in does make for some good laughs though

[T0mShane]

5 minutes ago, Jet Nut said:

Spot on piece that got the expected responses from just the type of whiney, miserable fans the article speaks to.  Some don't realize how miserable they sound and just fire away at the messenger. 

The whiney, woe is me bombardment from too many Jets fans are what kept me away from this place.  Reading the constant whiney negative opinions without joining in does make for some good laughs though

After which of their five wins did you feel the most like Braveheart

[Scott Dierking]

2 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

After which of their five wins did you feel the most like Braveheart

I am guessing the same weeks your post counts declined in volume?

[joewilly12]

10 minutes ago, Jet Nut said:

Spot on piece that got the expected responses from just the type of whiney, miserable fans the article speaks to.  Some don't realize how miserable they sound and just fire away at the messenger. 

The whiney, woe is me bombardment from too many Jets fans are what kept me away from this place.  Reading the constant whiney negative opinions without joining in does make for some good laughs though

[thebuzzardman]

Interesting how changing the culture was important and the front office did a great job, yet the article didn't mention the team throwing a boatload of cash at Mo Wilk, who's attitude s*cks so bad they had to bench him. 

I mean, at least they traded away their other headcase, but maybe they could have kept Damon Harrison

[Jet Nut]

10 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

After which of their five wins did you feel the most like Braveheart

Any one where you followed the win up by whining about Adams and you know leadership for starters.  Especially after the complaints that we wouldn't win a single game from the rest of the die hard fans turned into complaints that some were actually encouraged by the way the young guys were playing.

But hey, to each their own.  Trolling isn't for me

[joewilly12]

9 hours ago, Patriot Killa said:

 

Shut up.

 

[Jet Nut]

10 minutes ago, thebuzzardman said:

Interesting how changing the culture was important and the front office did a great job, yet the article didn't mention the team throwing a boatload of cash at Mo Wilk, who's attitude s*cks so bad they had to bench him. 

I mean, at least they traded away their other headcase, but maybe they could have kept Damon Harrison

Maybe Mo wasnt an issue with 12 sacks and play that earned him that contact.  Changing the culture doesn't mean getting rid of players that were producing. 

 

[Jet Nut]

7 hours ago, j4jets said:

TL;DR

We don’t have a QB (and there was no plan or didn’t follow the plan to draft one in 2018). Our GM turned us into one of the worst teams in the league after inheriting a boatload of cap space. Our HC doesn’t have the balls to play in this league and prefers to take a knee every game if he could. Our #1 CB thats signed for next year is Buster Skrine as of right now. We have a make shift OL. Our RBs are below average. Our only strength, DL, will also stink next year without heavy reinforcements.

Now if you wanna hang your hat on couple of good safeties, I could understand. Safeties are obviously the first thing we draft to rebuild a team. 

Yeah and his spending got us a 10 win team led by it's backup QB.  The win total that 9 out of 10 years gets you into the playoffs.  Kept us interested and entertained for the entire season right up to week 17.  After 4 wins the year before.  4.  But he ruined that team.  Yeah, that sucked.  The vets flamed out in year 2 and they went into full rebuild but let's whine that it's a bad idea and wrong.  That this team didn't surprise fans.  Doesn't fit the whine agenda.