TKF wrote:how about that fumble on the big pass play in the 3rd quarter?
And our defense is so overrated.. we can't stop anyone!!
Well, our defense isn't that terrible but yesterday clearly showed that we aren't close to where Rex wants us to be. Our DLine without Jenkins is VERY average. DeVito, Douglas, Pitoitua, Pouha, even Ellis at times... all journeymen. Next problem is our pass rush and look back a couple of weeks, I said it that it is a HUGE problem when calvin Pace is your best pass rusher. Now we are still a good defense but this unit with guys like Revis, Harris, Jenkins, Scott etc. and Ryan at the helm has the potential to be one of the best in the business, but it's clear we need upgrades. Defensive Line should be a top priority and if we can add a true pass rusher for the OLB position, sign me up. Problem is we have so much money wasted on BT, Pace and Gholston, I can't see us spending a high pick or serious free agent money on an edge rusher. We might cut Gholston but we'll see, I would love to replace him with Brandon Graham, Jerry Hughes or Sergio Kindle... Now another problem we have is that we have no number two cornerback. Strickland is terrific as the nickelback but outside, Lowery is below average, scared of getting beat and don't get me started on the guy with the glass hamstring, Lito. Low risk signing gone bad if you ask me.
Here are a few names I wouldn't mind to see on the Jets at some of the positions of need:
CB - Donovan Warren (Michigan), Patrick Robinson (Florida State), Trevard Lindley (Kentucky)
OLB - Sergio Kindle (Texas), Brandon Graham (Michigan), Jerry Hughes (TCU)
DL - Anthony Montgomery, Kedric Golston (both Redskins), Barry Cofield (Giants), Jerrell Powe (Ole Miss), Arthur Jones (Syracuse), Vince Oghobaase (Duke), Phil Taylor (Baylor)
Most of these guys should be available and they would help. We need more athletes, bigger guys along the defensive line and guys who bring a nastiness to our defense. Watching guys like Kerry Rhodes or Bryan Thomas over the season is just awful considering the money they get and in Rhodes case, that he is considered one of our leaders. Well, when he has no heart it doesn't bode well for the entire unit.