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mmarra82 · 05-04-2004, 10:15 AM

Coach Feels Heat

The Jets staff is beginning to feel the heat after they have stumbled to an 0-6 record. "Things are just not clicking yet," McGregor stated.

The Jets are still in search of their first victory, and this week they travel to Philadelphia who has started off slow, but have shown signs of a team that feels they are contenders this season.

Eleven months ago the Jets were in the process of capping off a season in which they fought back to win the division title under first year quarterback, Chad Pennington. Things were looking up, and then the front office self imploded. GM Terry Bradway and Herm Edwards wanted their contracts ripped up and redone. Owner Woody Johnson balked at the suggestion which resulted in him firing Bradway and Edwards. Johnson brought in General Manager Michael Marra who said the team needed to get younger and build around Pennington. Well, the team has gotten younger, are in good shape with the salary cap. But, Pennington has been relegated to the bench for veteran Vinny Testaverde, and the team is in search of their first victory.

On this weeks radio show, GM Marra stated that the team has accomplished many of their goals, including putting themselves in a "good cap situation," and getting younger and more athletic. However, he also explained how the team is not performing up to where they though they would be. He defended his staff saying that the new staff has a total different scheme on offense and defense and it will take some time and players as well to get the system operating the way McGregor would like.

The staff has been pleased with this year's draft class. Ty Warren has been fairly consistent in the middle of the D-Line while Boss Bailey got his first start this week. Second Round pick, Tyrone Calico, which many considered "too raw," to be selected where he was has contributed, including a 100-yard performance in Houston. McGregor got his big receiver in Calico which he feels will compliment Moss for many years to come. The disappointment on the offense has been the play of the O-Line. Even All-Pro Kevin Mawae seems frustrated with the mistakes the line has made. Pass protection has been weak and the running game has been non-existent. Many times Curtis Martin has been hit behind the line of scrimmage, as he has endured his toughest season, statistically.

On defense the yards against numbers look respectable. However, the Jets have forced just one interception this season and have a mere 10 sacks total. All-Pro DE, John Abraham has managed 1.5 sackes, while Shaun Ellis has 0. The "D" staff is looking to be an aggressive defense that relies on pressure to force turnovers. It has been anything but that. In fact the defense's numbers look to be something that the past regime would have, not allowing the big play. With the release of Mo Lewis, and Marvin Jones the linebacker corp has struggled. Cowart has done a respectable job in the middle, and does shown improvement from week to week at his old position. Singleton, a free agent pickup, has struggled on the weak side. Navies, who was also a free agent pickup, was brought in to play the strong and weak side. Navies has played solid as a starter and in his role of reserve. Marra commented that during the off-season the team would look to add, "playmakers" to the defense.

Based on Marra's comments it already appears that the Jets are looking towards next season.

05-04-2004, 10:15 AM	#71
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Coach Feels Heat Coach Feels Heat The Jets staff is beginning to feel the heat after they have stumbled to an 0-6 record. "Things are just not clicking yet," McGregor stated. The Jets are still in search of their first victory, and this week they travel to Philadelphia who has started off slow, but have shown signs of a team that feels they are contenders this season. Eleven months ago the Jets were in the process of capping off a season in which they fought back to win the division title under first year quarterback, Chad Pennington. Things were looking up, and then the front office self imploded. GM Terry Bradway and Herm Edwards wanted their contracts ripped up and redone. Owner Woody Johnson balked at the suggestion which resulted in him firing Bradway and Edwards. Johnson brought in General Manager Michael Marra who said the team needed to get younger and build around Pennington. Well, the team has gotten younger, are in good shape with the salary cap. But, Pennington has been relegated to the bench for veteran Vinny Testaverde, and the team is in search of their first victory. On this weeks radio show, GM Marra stated that the team has accomplished many of their goals, including putting themselves in a "good cap situation," and getting younger and more athletic. However, he also explained how the team is not performing up to where they though they would be. He defended his staff saying that the new staff has a total different scheme on offense and defense and it will take some time and players as well to get the system operating the way McGregor would like. The staff has been pleased with this year's draft class. Ty Warren has been fairly consistent in the middle of the D-Line while Boss Bailey got his first start this week. Second Round pick, Tyrone Calico, which many considered "too raw," to be selected where he was has contributed, including a 100-yard performance in Houston. McGregor got his big receiver in Calico which he feels will compliment Moss for many years to come. The disappointment on the offense has been the play of the O-Line. Even All-Pro Kevin Mawae seems frustrated with the mistakes the line has made. Pass protection has been weak and the running game has been non-existent. Many times Curtis Martin has been hit behind the line of scrimmage, as he has endured his toughest season, statistically. On defense the yards against numbers look respectable. However, the Jets have forced just one interception this season and have a mere 10 sacks total. All-Pro DE, John Abraham has managed 1.5 sackes, while Shaun Ellis has 0. The "D" staff is looking to be an aggressive defense that relies on pressure to force turnovers. It has been anything but that. In fact the defense's numbers look to be something that the past regime would have, not allowing the big play. With the release of Mo Lewis, and Marvin Jones the linebacker corp has struggled. Cowart has done a respectable job in the middle, and does shown improvement from week to week at his old position. Singleton, a free agent pickup, has struggled on the weak side. Navies, who was also a free agent pickup, was brought in to play the strong and weak side. Navies has played solid as a starter and in his role of reserve. Marra commented that during the off-season the team would look to add, "playmakers" to the defense. Based on Marra's comments it already appears that the Jets are looking towards next season.