Big Dave Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yep, we Dolfans have been saying this for years: Jay Fiedler would make an excellent back up ... just not a starter. I think he's in the right system, too, for his skills in New York. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8643204 1. Jay Fiedler, N.Y. Jets: Another smart pickup by the club. Last year it turned to Quincy Carter while Chad Pennington was recovering from a sore shoulder, and he won two of three starts. This year, it has the proven Fiedler behind Pennington, who returns from surgery for a torn rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. Fiedler is the perfect fit. He's from Long Island. He needed a change of scenery. And the guy's a winner. He was languishing in Miami, where he led the Dolphins to two playoff appearances and won twice as many as he lost (35-17) before last season, but now he has a chance to make an impact. There are a couple of things to consider here: 1) The Jets made the playoffs three of the past four years, and 2) Pennington has yet to play an entire season, missing nine games the past two years to injuries. Just a hunch, but Fiedler will play a role in the Jets' fortunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yep, we Dolfans have been saying this for years: Jay Fiedler would make an excellent back up ... just not a starter. I think he's in the right system, too, for his skills in New York. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8643204 1. Jay Fiedler, N.Y. Jets: Another smart pickup by the club. Last year it turned to Quincy Carter while Chad Pennington was recovering from a sore shoulder, and he won two of three starts. This year, it has the proven Fiedler behind Pennington, who returns from surgery for a torn rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. Fiedler is the perfect fit. He's from Long Island. He needed a change of scenery. And the guy's a winner. He was languishing in Miami, where he led the Dolphins to two playoff appearances and won twice as many as he lost (35-17) before last season, but now he has a chance to make an impact. There are a couple of things to consider here: 1) The Jets made the playoffs three of the past four years, and 2) Pennington has yet to play an entire season, missing nine games the past two years to injuries. Just a hunch, but Fiedler will play a role in the Jets' fortunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Dave, Fiedler is going to have to win some games for us this year. He's smart, gutty and not a bad QB at all. When we played them it was never Fiedler's fault that we won except for the Victor Green game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Dave, Fiedler is going to have to win some games for us this year. He's smart, gutty and not a bad QB at all. When we played them it was never Fiedler's fault that we won except for the Victor Green game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Even though I have made fun of Jay "Baby New Year" Fiedler over the years, he is a tough and gutsy player. He has always had the ability to come in cold off the bench and can use those ears to really scramble. Hopefully, the most I will see of him this year is in August in on December 26th, when the Jets are up 40 to 3 against the Pats and they put him in in the 4th. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Even though I have made fun of Jay "Baby New Year" Fiedler over the years, he is a tough and gutsy player. He has always had the ability to come in cold off the bench and can use those ears to really scramble. Hopefully, the most I will see of him this year is in August in on December 26th, when the Jets are up 40 to 3 against the Pats and they put him in in the 4th. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Plus, he has the added benefit of making Chad's ears look more normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Plus, he has the added benefit of making Chad's ears look more normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 As a guy with big ears I would just like to say, screw you both. Go Fiedler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 As a guy with big ears I would just like to say, screw you both. Go Fiedler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 To answer the title of this thread: I hope to God we don't have to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 no doubt hes the best back up on the Jets anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 To answer the title of this thread: I hope to God we don't have to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 no doubt hes the best back up on the Jets anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 There are two ways to look at the Fiedler signing, which was not cheap. Either the Jets have no confidence in Chad to stay healthy, or they realize that having a capable back-up is a crucial part of any championship roster. Back-up QB is NOT a luxury position anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 There are two ways to look at the Fiedler signing, which was not cheap. Either the Jets have no confidence in Chad to stay healthy, or they realize that having a capable back-up is a crucial part of any championship roster. Back-up QB is NOT a luxury position anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 As a guy with big ears I would just like to say, screw you both. Go Fiedler. Instead of having these fly overhead for the Jets opener, why don't you, Fiedler and PennyBoy sign up and do the gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 As a guy with big ears I would just like to say, screw you both. Go Fiedler. Instead of having these fly overhead for the Jets opener, why don't you, Fiedler and PennyBoy sign up and do the gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Jet Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 to answer the title of this thread: NO! NO! NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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