No more diplomacy, and no more mercy for any of these other teams in the NFL. I will not be a Jets' fan in fear! I will not make any disclaimers for our upcoming season.
As far as I'm concerned there's no team in this league that can beat these New York Jets. If for some reason they do, it's definitely because of a fluke set of circumstances that worked in the opposition's favor.
Fans of other teams will call it an excuse, but I'll call it how it is: Jets' fans are right, and you are wrong. Even when we're 4-12, we're still better than our record and everyone else is lucky.
There will be no more, "Same Ol' Jets," and no more New England leading the division. The NFL analysts that doubt won't be doing it anymore in the fourth quarter of 2008. It's time to paint the town green!
Last season's shortcomings may have looked bad to outsiders, but to those of us paying attention, we understand that it was all just a ripple effect caused by the leaks in our weaker ends. Those holes have been patched up, and now no team has a stronger foundation.
Practically every game lost last season was a winnable one. In most games, we were less than five minutes away from victory when our opponents got lucky. We let up. It won't happen again.
There won't be anything dripping between our offensive line this year. We will command the line of scrimmage. It doesn't matter who our QB is, because he's going to have the time to check every receiver three times if he'd like.
But you know what? It won't be necessary because no other team in this league has enough talent on defense to adequately cover everyone on offense. Go ahead, Miami—double team Laveranues Coles the Dolphin Killer and let Jerricho Cotchery rack up the first downs.
Okay, New England, you want to blanket our wide receivers? Let's see you match up one of your linebackers with Dustin Keller. And, Buffalo? You want to try and send Aaron Schobel into our backfield every play? The holes are going to be open on the other side.
Our recipes for success contain screen plays to Leon Washington, quick snaps to Brad Smith, clock killing with Thomas Jones, red zone efficiency with Bubba Franks, and enough time for any QB to pick apart your offense. You can stand in the huddle with us...I don't think it's going to matter.
Defensively, I fully expect the Jets to force more punts than any other team this year. Obviously we won't be able to lead every defensive category because if we're busy sacking the quarterback there won't be many opportunities for interceptions.
So 2008 opponents, pick your poison. Take the sack or let us intercept it because I really hope you're not thinking of running the rock through Kris Jenkins or David Harris. It's not going to matter how fast or tall your primary receiver is. Any catches will be chalked up as luck, and I can guarantee that his yards after the catch will be laughable.
Unfortunately we won't be sending any Kick Returners to the Pro Bowl this season. I don't expect any of our Kick Return specialists to get enough opportunities. Remember, the other team needs to score to kick the ball off to us more than once per game.
But I do believe there are some Punt Return records up for grabs.
Football fans, I apologize in advance. Bandwagon hoppers, I promise not to embarrass you when you try and hitch a ride.
Good luck, NFL. I don't envy any of you this Fall. Don't dare chalk this up to blind optimism, or you'll be even more shocked when we're chalk-outlining your favorite teams this Fall.
Angel Navedo is the Head Writer at NYJetsFan.com, boasting Jet Fuel Radio, frequently updated news and opinions, and a premier fan community.
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2 months ago
Are You on crack coccane the patriots can tear the jets up in peacies the bills can beat the jets
2 months ago
WOWSER - the NY/NJ ATF must have recently dumped all their confiscated booze into the Hudson and this J-E-T-S fan that wrote this had a big drink of it.
The only thing the J-E-T-S will win this season is the NFL's DumbA$$ award for having the most ID-10-tic fans in the league. Here's hoping the Jersey police start doing something about the sexual harrassment of women at J-E-T-S games. Maybe if the team could actually play decent football and contend for something their fans wouldn't be bored and have to show their patooties at every home game.
Build your own stadium in NYC and go back across the river with the YankMee fans.
4-12 was a generous record for the '07 J-E-T-S, if Miami wasn't in their division to provide them with 2 easy wins, the J-E-T-S would have been 2-14.
from 2 months ago
Oh Snap! ZINGER!!
Just for the record, I am absolutely sober. No crack-cocaine, liquor, or any other narcotic.
The Jets may have been 4-12 last year, but outside of the very first New England game and the Thanksgiving Day Massacre in Dallas, every single game was within reach. Just as painfully as the team went 4-12, the Jets could have easily gone 14-2.
Snicker if you must. Suck your teeth and assume I’m intoxicated if it’ll make you feel better. But the fact remains that if the chips would have fallen just a little bit differently in at least ten games last season, if a tackle would have been made, or if a receiver hauled in that catch, I wouldn’t be working tirelessly to defend my New York Jets for this upcoming season.
I understand that the NFL isn't exactly an "If" game, and all that matters is what's transpired when the clock is at 0:00, but you'd understand that it's tough to accept defeat when we had teams beat. The games that were within reach were lost because of sets of circumstances caused by players who have been traded, released, and/or upgraded.
If the Lord is on my side, Kellen Clemens will be the starter this season and we don't have to worry about Chad's ducks. Justin McCareins was released, so we don't need to worry about him dropping wide open passes that would win us games in the fourth quarter. Dewayne Robertson and Jonathan Vilma have been shipped to teams where their skill sets will be of use, so they won't be square pegs trying to squeeze into the round holes of our 3-4 defense anymore.
Now that the team has improved its personnel, I know in my heart that Mangini and Co. will work tirelessly to guarantee that this team will finish everything they start. We are a stronger team with all the cogs and bolts in the right places to fully dominate in the NFL.
from 2 months ago
Its clearly a comedic statement. Don't generalize by saying Jets fans are the stupidest especially when it is untrue. The New York Jets have some fans that enjoy alcohol and abusing women and other fans that were just dragged into loving the team at a young age. As for myself i won't apologize for being a Jets fan though everyone else in the league hates us. Fanball your team may be more successful than mine but you don't have the dedication i do, the kind of dedication that is bought with faith and struggle.
2 months ago
I don't believe a word of this. This sounds more like a fan venting about a poor season than anything.
2 months ago
Angel is the f-ing man. That is what I needed to hear. The JETS will be NUMBER 1!
2 months ago
"... outside of the very first New England game and the Thanksgiving Day Massacre in Dallas, every single game was within reach."
Any team can win any game on any Sunday. Just because a team can win doesn't mean they will. Good teams win close games, period. Good teams find ways to win close games and they do not let opprotunity slip away. In Foxboro last December against New England, the Jets were in the red zone with about 2 minutes left and they were down by ten. Good teams score when they are in the red zone late in games. The Jets didn't, and they lost the game.
I never thought throughout his rookie year that Big Ben was a statistically sound QB, but he is a good QB because he finds ways to win close games.
Your receivers have nothing on Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison, Chad Johnson, Reggie Wayne, etc.
And, for the record, if it wasn't cold and snowy, Brady would have thrown all over the Jets secondary in December like he did in Week 1.
If it makes you feel good, keep drinking Mangini's Kool Aid.
2 months ago
The Jets and Giants are both OK for New Jersey teams, but don't forget that the Buffalo Bills are the only NFL football team than plays in New York!!
2 months ago
OK, homers are homers. In July Arizona Cardinal fans think they have the best team in the NFL ever. Still, c'mon, that headline, you're joking or on crack, right?
2 months ago
Oh, this is in satire. You are joking. My buzz.
2 months ago
William, the Pats were 16-0 and the JETS were 4-12 in 2007, why are you so worried about what a bunch of JET fans think. So we think we will be the best this year, what's it to you?
from 2 months ago
As usual, Bruce, you're missing the point. We DON'T care what you think. We are simply returning the favor of pitying you, as you pitied us when the Patriots were going, like, 4-12. (Now that's satire.)
from 2 months ago
Hey Terry, go read about your team and quit worrying about the JETS. You have your own issues to address. One of the worst run defenses in the league and now losing your secondary. Good luck sucking this year and watching the Moss Brady train derail.
from 2 months ago
Did I say I was worried about the jets? No worries here.
from 2 months ago
You are, that is why you are reading so many articles about them.
from 2 months ago
FYI, Bruce, I do not by any means seek out articles about the jets. I read every article mentioning my guys, and. since the two teams are, after all, in the same division, the jets come up in some of those articles. That is all. I couldn't care less about the jets and their marvelous coach. Or you.
from 2 months ago
Can you read, Bruce? Homers are Homers. Do you need me to add "So what."?
from 2 months ago
Bruce, dearie,
This is in the AFC East section. Did the witttle man forgety-wety the teams in the division.
2 months ago
I think my team is the best every year. It's listed as satire because my tone was sarcastic. But with all the bad press I see the Jets receive, I thought it was time to reasonably analyze the positive aspects to this team. I could've written an article about the Jets' issues with having a solid #3 receiver, or about how we have no real compliment to Revis if Justin Miller doesn't step up... but there's no fun in that. Jets fans need to be reminded that it's not all doom and gloom. The talent is certainly here.
from 2 months ago
I don't know if the Jets will go 5 and 12 or 12 and 5, I just want a good showing. I think we have two glaring questions. I think our defense overall will play well as they improved dramatically after the bye week last year, however Cotch and Coles have yet to prove they are big play makers and I think Coles is too old to change that now. I would like to see Chansi do some things this year if he can stay healthy. QB is a huge question. I hope Clemens can prove he is worth the investment.
2 months ago
AHAHAHAHA
2 months ago
2 THINGS MAKE THE POINT OF THIS ARTICLE PURE COMEDY:
1) Angel's statement "the fact remains that if the chips would have fallen just a little bit differently in at least ten games last season"
2) Starting QB = Chad Pennington...the only worse QB situation in te league is Chicago
Good luck Jets...hey at least the Pats won't be taping you in Week 1 and giving you something to bitch about to distract you from your gawdawful suckiness.
2 months ago
This was a good read!
from 2 months ago
Yeah, it's always fun to mess with the head of a loser like brucie, who thinks he knows it all and basically knows nothing. What a tool. BTW, William, you're cool.
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