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mmarra82 · 11-24-2004, 09:11 PM

Jets Ground Pats!!!

The Jets defeated the Patriots 33-20 yesterday using the combination of a powerful ground game and key passes that kept drives going. The running game was questionable this season, and with left guard, Travis Claridge out, there were even more questions. However, the line provided plenty of running room, as Martin (21 carries, 80 yards), and Jordan (12-54) gained valuable yards and consumed the clock leading to a Jets victory. Pennington played a solid game, completing 21 of 32 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Martin, Becht and Moss each caught 6 passes for the game.

Special Teams played a big part. Chad Morton was excellent on his returns, taking a punt back 18 yards, and two kickoffs back for a 26.5 yard average. Those returns helped shorten the field for the Jets offense which scored on its first 6 possessions.

Defensively there are growing concerns about the Jets pass defense. It seems week after week quarterbacks are putting up big numbers. Now, we do not want to grow to concerned because a win is a win, however, this pace cannot continue. Brady threw for nearly 400 yards on the afternoon. The Jets pass defense is ranked 30th in the league in pass yards and tied for 27th in sacks with just 10. There is growning concern around Jets camp, and there should be good reason. Last season when the running game was struggling in the beginning of the year, McGregor cut, starting guard Brent Smith. Now with the pass D struggling you wonder if McGregor is thinking the same after his post game comments. "It is disappointing to be thinking of the negatives after we just beat a good football team, but, I do not think I can watch another performance on pass coverage like that again."

Free agent aquisistion, Alex Molden has been disappointing in his first six starts, and second round pick, Dana McAllister has not developed as quickly as the Jets had hoped, leaving the Jets with few options.

There were no reported injuries, and the good news is that Travis Claridge, and Tyrone Carter are expected back for next weeks game against Cleveland.

11-24-2004, 09:11 PM	#176
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	New England @ Jets Jets Ground Pats!!! The Jets defeated the Patriots 33-20 yesterday using the combination of a powerful ground game and key passes that kept drives going. The running game was questionable this season, and with left guard, Travis Claridge out, there were even more questions. However, the line provided plenty of running room, as Martin (21 carries, 80 yards), and Jordan (12-54) gained valuable yards and consumed the clock leading to a Jets victory. Pennington played a solid game, completing 21 of 32 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Martin, Becht and Moss each caught 6 passes for the game. Special Teams played a big part. Chad Morton was excellent on his returns, taking a punt back 18 yards, and two kickoffs back for a 26.5 yard average. Those returns helped shorten the field for the Jets offense which scored on its first 6 possessions. Defensively there are growing concerns about the Jets pass defense. It seems week after week quarterbacks are putting up big numbers. Now, we do not want to grow to concerned because a win is a win, however, this pace cannot continue. Brady threw for nearly 400 yards on the afternoon. The Jets pass defense is ranked 30th in the league in pass yards and tied for 27th in sacks with just 10. There is growning concern around Jets camp, and there should be good reason. Last season when the running game was struggling in the beginning of the year, McGregor cut, starting guard Brent Smith. Now with the pass D struggling you wonder if McGregor is thinking the same after his post game comments. "It is disappointing to be thinking of the negatives after we just beat a good football team, but, I do not think I can watch another performance on pass coverage like that again." Free agent aquisistion, Alex Molden has been disappointing in his first six starts, and second round pick, Dana McAllister has not developed as quickly as the Jets had hoped, leaving the Jets with few options. There were no reported injuries, and the good news is that Travis Claridge, and Tyrone Carter are expected back for next weeks game against Cleveland. __________________ VNFL Chargers VNFL AFC President NAFL Super Bowl Champions 2005 New York Jets Last edited by mmarra82 : 11-24-2004 at 09:11 PM.