gg Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 ok. i am doing my best not to get totally in a frenzy and i am taking deep breaths.... i know "defense wins championships" ( where is that delightful poster, anyway? ) BUT last week we had a problem moving those chains.. when did we get our 2nd first down? was it in the end of the 2nd quarter? yep.. i know we won the game... but is anyone else worried about our lack of first downs last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 ok. i am doing my best not to get totally in a frenzy and i am taking deep breaths.... i know "defense wins championships" ( where is that delightful poster, anyway? ) BUT last week we had a problem moving those chains.. when did we get our 2nd first down? was it in the end of the 2nd quarter? yep.. i know we won the game... but is anyone else worried about our lack of first downs last week? Last I checked, football is scored with points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Last I checked, football is scored with points. really? i thought it was like the game "mother, may i" my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeG Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 really? i thought it was like the game "mother, may i" my bad. Turnovers is still the key Rivers cost his team the win last week with a terrible INT to Leonard If jets win turnover battle again, we win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 One of these days Sanchez is going to have to show us why we drafted him @ #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 but is anyone else worried about our lack of first downs last week? I expect the Jets to have the same gameplan this week, for better or worse. Obviously not getting first downs isn't really a part of it, but that's something they'll be willing to risk as they try to establish their dominant running game - and punish their defensive front in the process. No turnovers and decent punts need to be part of the equation. Jets will want to lengthen the field for the Colts, and shorten the game at the same time - even if it's Indy's offense on the field taking the time off the clock. If the Jets can keep it close for the first half (i.e.: no Ravens-like halftime meltdowns), they'll have Indy right where they want them. It's no coincidence that the Jets broke off that big run late in the game against SD. So try not to get too frustrated early, there's a method to their blandness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeG Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 One of these days Sanchez is going to have to show us why we drafted him @ #5 Hello AFC title game, I do not want to hear Clemens gets us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 ok. i am doing my best not to get totally in a frenzy and i am taking deep breaths.... i know "defense wins championships" ( where is that delightful poster, anyway? ) BUT last week we had a problem moving those chains.. when did we get our 2nd first down? was it in the end of the 2nd quarter? yep.. i know we won the game... but is anyone else worried about our lack of first downs last week? It is only a problem if the Jets D can't stop the Colts early. In both games the Jets have been able to withstand the Bengals and the Chargers initial flurry and were able to stabilize the game and then take control of the game with their running attack. If the Colts jump out early, say 10 or 17 zip then it could be a long day. The Jets need to get that running game cranked up early and keep Manning and that offense off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETS11269 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 If the Jets can keep it close for the first half (i.e.: no Ravens-like halftime meltdowns), they'll have Indy right where they want them. Manning is almost invincible in the 2-minute offense, so I wouldn't say the defense had a meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Manning is almost invincible in the 2-minute offense, so I wouldn't say the defense had a meltdown. No, their offense did. By calling three pass plays with less than two minutes to go in the half with the ball on their side of the field. God knows the Jets won't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 ok. i am doing my best not to get totally in a frenzy and i am taking deep breaths.... i know "defense wins championships" ( where is that delightful poster, anyway? ) BUT last week we had a problem moving those chains.. when did we get our 2nd first down? was it in the end of the 2nd quarter? yep.. i know we won the game... but is anyone else worried about our lack of first downs last week? When Greene started getting the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 but is anyone else worried about our lack of first downs last week? It's damn important because it keeps the defense off the field. We aren't so far removed from what seemed to be a lifetime of Chad Pennington 3 and outs that we should forget what it's like to have the D dog dead tired from being on the field all game. If Rex and Pettine can put together an adjustment plan like they did against Flippy and the Bolts - we should be in good shape - the offense is still needing to move the chains and Shotty's abilty to master plan that is the only thing that scares me about Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The Jets have been winning because they force teams into third and long situations - which plays into their strength. That's when they put a ton of pressure on the qb - something a team can do when they have an elite shut-down corner. Who cares about first downs.....the Jets play pound the run game (and mix in some play action) which eventually wears down the oppositions defense. That's when they get their first downs. This strategy has worked for three weeks now. No need to stop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeG Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The Jets have been winning because they force teams into third and long situations - which plays into their strength. That's when they put a ton of pressure on the qb - something a team can do when they have an elite shut-down corner. Who cares about first downs.....the Jets play pound the run game (and mix in some play action) which eventually wears down the oppositions defense. That's when they get their first downs. This strategy has worked for three weeks now. No need to stop now. You are learning the game quite well, maybe you could teach Jif a thing or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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