by the Jet Report
Inspired by our Twitter conversations with many different folks on Monday, we felt that it might be a fair time to assess the New York Jets as a whole. As they are now. The starters playing time is over. The Eagles are up next on Thursday, but game four is always set up for the battle of backup jobs. Here’s what we know and what we don’t know based on three summer games -
What We Know
If healthy, the defense has the potential to carry the team early on
This by winning field position battles (TJ Conley included here), causing sacks and turnovers, and holding teams to under 23 points per game. Allowing the Jets offense to need just two TDs and 3 FGs to win in those cases in order to win.
What We Don’t Know
If the offense can find a way to average 22-23 points per game
In 2009 the Jets put up 21.8 points game and 22.9 points per game in 2010. Both seasons ended up with AFC Championship appearances. The defense set up short fields then and the run game was better. That said, a repeat of those numbers will be easier said than done given what we’ve seen from this year’s Sanchez and Co. Two TDs and 3 FGs? …Well the 3 FGs seem possible. As for the touchdowns?
What We Know
The defensive line is equipped to stop the run
Kenrick Ellis is growing up fast out there. Wilkerson and Coples are making plays. When the CBs then lock it down on 2nd down, we should see alot of 3rd and longs. That means playmaking time for the secondary, the pass rushers, and Rex Ryan’s schemes.
What We Don’t Know
How well the LBs can cover the middle on passing downs
LaRon Landry will help a resurgent Bart Scott an
