Same old Jets. The year is finished as they drop to 4-5, losing to the Jaguars at home 24-22. I am embarrassed yet again as an isolated Jets fan living in Chicago. Because no one around me can understand the pain and anguish I have to suffer through. One guy said to me at the bar "You could have been a Bears fan." I don't know how many shots were in him, but that may be the most illogical thing I have ever heard.
Analysis: As soon as Sanchez' first pass was picked, I knew they were in trouble. In the third quarter, he then threw one of the worst interceptions I have ever seen right into the linebacker ala Richard Todd in the playoffs. It was a miracle the Jets forced a turnover to keep Jacksonville out of the end zone. While Thomas Jones ripped off big chunks every time he ran the ball, there seemed no sustained inclination to run the ball down the defense’s throat—again. That is on OC Brian Schottenheimer. He can pack his bags. And Braylon Edwards is garbage. Nice drop on that 2-point conversion. That allowed Jacksonville to win the game with a 20-yard field goal instead of tying the game.
Likewise, Kerry Rhodes should just go to Hollywood and become a media star. He has made Sam Garnes look like Rod Woodson. No one has disappointed me on this team more than him. Carl Banks said on Friday that Rhodes has settled for just being an average safety when he is capable of being great. #58 is exactly right. Broken Rhodes has not made one impact play all year. As a whole, this defense made David Garrard look like Joe Montana, as he floated down the field on that final drive. The defense hadn’t given up a first down in the entire second half. All they needed was one more three and out and it would have been over. Did the defense have another three and out in their bag? Nope. On a key play, not yet in field goal range, Broken Rhodes blew a coverage and the Jags completed a pass over the middle that put them in range to win. That would led to the shortest game-winning field goal in history, high school games included. The defensive front 7 looks like they are allergic to the QB, they cannot get near one unless six guys are blitzing. There's very little else to say.
Rex, have another donut.
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