Kill The Bills

Good Medicine !

Some good medicine this weekend is to beat up on the heavily injured Bills !

The Penguin's Defense !

With the Jets defense ranked #27 in the league, maybe it's time to change from the 3-4 defense to the 4-3 since we can't stop the run, can't sack the QB, can't stop the pass, and can't force turnovers. We need different players for the scheme the Penguin wants to run. At least Buffalo is up next with a Rookie QB and 9 other injuries so maybe this weekend we can look like a better team.

Jets Rush Over Fish

A win is a win is a win. So, that being said, we are now 1-2 and the season is still alive. What is great is that our next two games are winnable - Bills and Giants. But, let's focus on yesterday's game.

Chad received loud applauds when he entered the game to show our appreciation for him. And you can't really complain as he threw for 2 touchdowns, ran for 1, and moved the offense eating up a lot of time on the clock in the 3rd quarter. However, let's look at his numbers. Chad was 15 for 21 for 124 yards. Do you know what that amounts to? A lot of dinky short passes despite being 8 for 9 on 3rd down conversions. We were really spoiled last week when we got to see what a QB could do with an arm, throwing the ball down field, and really spreading out the offense. I liked what I saw. Nothing against Chad as he wins games for us but imagine what he'd be able to do if he had an arm? We had a glimpse of that in Kellen Clemens last week and sitting watching this game, I missed the downfield throws.

It was nice to see Thomas Jones finally have his breakout game breaking the 100 yard barrier. There was one run that wasn't a huge gain but it showed how good of a runner this guy can be when he gets in a groove with his offensive line and when they can get him a hole to run threw. After his run, he was pumping his fist and it was great to see the emotion out of him. I think this was the sign of good things to come.

The offense moved nicely despite the short passes and even Justin McCarins caught the first ball thrown his way. I loved that Chris Baker had a nice catch in the endzone. It is nice when we use the tight end as this is never a big part of Jets' offenses. And Coles caught a nice TD as well. D'Brickshaw finally had a good game guarding Jason Taylor who had 0 sacks, only 4 tackles, and 3 offsides penalties. Good job Brick...now let's do it again next week.

What I really loved is that after we let the Dolphins tie up the game, on the ensuing kickoff, Leon Washington took the ball 98 yards for a TD. I guess we didn't lose a step with Justin Miller being out for the year.

I didn't love the defense yesterday in the 4th quarter. We nearly blew an 18 point lead and let the Dolphins walk all over us. For much of the game, they would run the same screen pass up the middle for 10 yards. And, do we EVER stop a 2-pt conversion? It has a 30% success rate but it seems like we give it up 100% of the time to defy the odds. But, it got a little hairy in the end when it came down to the on-sides kick that luckily we recovered to seal the game 31-28. If you look at the total stats, we were really outplayed being outgained 424 yards to 256. Out pass rush was still pathetic. Shawn Ellis got his first sack and there was one other pressure the rest of the day. We need to get to the QB more than we do. Kerry Rhodes finally got an interception which turned out to be a big one as it was the defense's first takeaway all season.

Notes:

1. For the fourth straight year, the Jets returned home after a bad road loss to beat the Dolphins
2. The jets have won 6 of the last 7 meetings vs. the Dolphins, and 15 of the last 19.
3. Pennington is 7-1 lifetime against the Dolphins.
4. It was Pennington's third-lowest yardage total of his career and the fewest he's had in any of his 32 victories in the regular season.
5. The Jets' running game outgained the passing game, 141-124, something that happened only twice last year
6. Pennington's rushing touchdown was the sixth of his career, his first since Oct. 24, 2004.
7. After the game, Miami cornerback Travis Daniels picked a fight with defensive end Shaun Ellis in the tunnel, and the two players had to be pulled apart.

Wayne Chrebet To Be Honored !

Wayne Chrebet is being honored at halftime of this Sunday's Jets / Dolphins game. Here are some of his career highlights and records:

A. He ranks #2 all time in New York Jet franchise history for receptions only behind Hall of Famer Don Maynard.

B. Among all-time National Football League (NFL) players who were undrafted, he owns the third-most receptions in the history of the league, he trails only Rod Smith and Gary Clark.

C. The football jersey frequently worn by Michael in the film Elf (2003) is that of #80 Wayne Chrebet of the New York Jets.

D. In 1998, He teamed with WR Keyshawn Johnson to lead the league in receptions as the tandem finished with 158 receptions, 2,214 receiving yards, 14.0 yards per catch and 18 touchdowns.

D. His 7,365 yards from scrimmage place him fifth all-time in the NYJ record books during regular season play.

E. His 41 career touchdowns rank eighth all-time in NYJ history among scoring by non-kickers during regular season play.

F. Earned his nickname "Mr. Third Down" as a clutch third down receiver, with 379 first downs receiving during regular season play.

G. During his career he caught passes from 13 different players: Boomer Esiason, Bubby Brister, Glenn Foley, Frank Reich, Neil O'Donnell, Ray Lucas, Vinny Testaverde, Rick Mirer, Tom Tupa, Curtis Martin, Chad Pennington, Quincy Carter and Brooks Bollinger.

H. During his career he played for several different head coaches: Rich Kotite from 1995-96, Bill Parcells from 1997-99, Al Groh in 2000, and Herman Edwards from 2001-2005. Chrebet formally retired June 2nd, 2006 (under Head Coach Eric Mangini who had previously served as an assistant coach on Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick's NYJ coaching staff from 1997-1999).

I. Wayne Chrebet went on to set the NFL record for most receptions by a WR in his first two seasons.

J. Wayne Chrebet's greatest playoff game was in the AFC 1998 Championship in which the New York Jets played the Denver Broncos. The Jets led in the third quarter 10-0 and appeared to be headed to the Super Bowl, but the team faltered with four crucial fumbles, two interceptions and a missed field goal. Wayne Chrebet was the top candidate as the New York Jet's game MVP with 8 receptions (led both teams), 121 yards receiving (also led both teams) and no turnovers but the Jets capsized down the stretch secondary to turnovers and an anemic Jet rushing attack of only 14 yards. The New York Jets would have played the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII had they held on, and were widely considered the favorite if they could have maintained their third quarter lead against Denver.

K. 1995: New York Newsday's "Jet of the Year," as voted on by the paper's readers.

L. 1996: Awarded the Dennis Byrd Award for Most Inspirational Player as voted by his New York Jet teammates.

M. 1996: Hofstra University Young Alumni Award in 1996. The award was bestowed to alumni who, within 10 years of graduation, achieved significant
accomplishments in professional life.

N. 1997: New York Jets "Unsung Hero Award"

O. 2000: DIRECTV "NFL Play of the Week" (Week 2 vs. New England for a game winning TD catch in the fourth quarter)

P. 2000: DIRECTV "NFL Play of the Week" (Week 4 vs. Tampa Bay for an 18 yard TD catch with :52 seconds left in the game on a HB option from RB Curtis Martin

Q. 2000: Thurman Munson Award for his outstanding efforts on an off the field and in serving in the community

R. 2001: New York Jets Alumni Association's "Jets Player of the Year"

S. 2002: Wayne Chrebet's college jersey was retired in a ceremony at Hofstra University, New York.

T. 2005: Awarded the Ed Block Courage Award.

U. Wayne Chrebet's 580 receptions ranks him 2nd and his 7,365 yards from scrimmage place him 5th all-time in the New York Jets record books

HIGHLIGHTS:

V. On December 3rd, 1995 versus the St. Louis Rams #80 Wayne Chrebet pulled in 8 receptions and broke several tackles on a memorable scamper toward the goal line

W. On October 19th, 1996 at Jacksonville Chrebet hauled in 12 receptions for 162 yards with five third-down conversions.

X. On September 24th, 2000 and caught an 18-yard TD pass from Curtis Martin with 52 seconds left to give the Jets a 21-17 victory after a former New York player derogatorily referred to Chrebet as a "flashlight". After this the New York media dubbed Chrebet "The Green Lantern", but his primary nickname was "Mr. Third Down" because 379 of his 580 career receptions were first downs

Y. Chrebet's story was named one of the greatest rags to riches stories in the history of professional sports as reported by Sports Illustrated (4) later that year.

Z. Some consider #80 Wayne Chrebet's best overall day as the October 10th, 2004 (2) contest with the Buffalo Bills in which Chrebet enjoyed a perfect game catching all 8 passes sent his way from quarterback Chad Pennington in a tight 16-14 victory.

AA. On November 6, 2005 against the San Diego Chargers, Wayne Chrebet's career ended prematurely when he sustained a serious concussion on a clean play. Despite being knocked unconscious and being down on the field for several minutes Wayne Chrebet still made that final third-down catch for a first down, symbolic of the type of plays he made throughout his career.

Time To Get A Win

There's only one team I hate as much, if not more, than the Patriots and that's the Dolphins who we play this weekend in a must win scenario or the season could be shot. I'm not counting on a 51-45 score or a Miracle at the Meadowlands (two of the greatest games I've ever attended). I just want to win. I don't care how ugly it is. We need a victory even if we win 2-0 on a 4th quarter safety !

Poor Miller

I can't believe Justin Miller is out for the year. We really need Leon Washington to really step up his game on kickoff returns !

Shady Brady & Bill Belicheat

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"Special" Teams ???

Our special teams kick off coverage BEST be getting better as it's a complete JOKE right now ! This is the worst I've seen in over a decade.

"Dropped" To 0-2 !

The Jets lost a heartbreaker yesterday but we were actually lucky the game was even a heartbreaker as the first 3 quarters we looked like a terrible team. Kellen Clemens made his first start yesterday while Chad Pennington played backup due to his injured ankle.

The offense didn't really move much for the first 45 minutes. Kellen had limited time to throw the ball due to poor protection from the offensive line. Plus, we didn't run the ball that well again, and then had no choice but to throw the ball as we were playing from behind.

The defense, for the 2nd week in a row, couldn't put any pressure on the QB. I think they knocked Boller down once after he released the ball but that was the only time we really touched him. Why can't we rush the QB? Why when we blitz, do they pick it up ever time? Why do teams run so well against us? The answer is the 3-4 system no working with the personnel we have.

Anyway, the story of the game was Kellen Clemens. Yes, Chad Pennington is still our starter and when he is healthy, he should be back behind center. But, you have to hear the clock ticking. In an NFL season, the goal is to not have more than 6 losses or the odds of making the playoffs is not in your favor. We already have 2 losses meaning that we can really only afford 4 more losses over the final 14 games of the season. That's not much leeway. If Chad comes back and we suffer a few more losses, the season will be shot. At that point, you have to turn the ball over to Clemens to have him get some more experience. But, what I saw from Kellen in the 4th quarter yesterday, makes me believe we could have our quarterback of the future.

We were down 20-3 and it was looking ugly but Clemens had a fantastic quarter passing for over 170 yards in the final quarter. First, he had protection in the final quarter which makes a huge difference. Secondly, we were playing from behind which gives the receivers a bit of a cushion. However, Kellen did some things that I haven't seen a NY Jets QB do in a long time - throw the ball hard and deep down field. He made some great throws as he has a strong arm and looked pretty accurate in his throws. After leading the team to another Nugent FG and then a Chris Baker TD, we were only down by 7 points with plenty of time remaining after the defense held ground and we got the ball back. After a key completion and run from Cotchery, we were in good field position. Clemens goes back to pass and throws a nice line drive to a wide open Justin McCarins on the 7 yard line. He puts his hands up and OOOPS...drops the damn ball ! That is unacceptable to be an NFL receiver and drop a perfect pass like that with the chance to tie up the game. However, we still had more chances. Kellen throw a ball a bit low to Coles in the endzone but Laverneaus was unable to scoop it up. OUCH. Almost but no cigar ! Finally, Kellen throw a bullet a bit high to McCarins again and this time, it goes off his hands and into the hands of a defender for an interception. SHIT ! Game Over. Three chances to score and tie up a game and Justin had two dropped balls. The latter would have been a great catch but receivers need to make a catch like that especially after dropping an easier one a few plays prior.

So, we take it on the rump and lose another game. However, despite what Mangini says, we could have a QB controversy brewing.

Other things I noticed. What is wrong with our Kick Return coverage? Last week a 108 yard return and this week a 60+ yard return? What happened to our blocking and tackling? The injury to Justin Miller is a tough blow. Let's hope he's OK. There was also some great play from Kerry Rhodes and Darelle Revis on defense.

1. For the first time in Eric Mangini's 18-game tenure as HC , the Jets are two games under .500 at 0-2.
2. The Jets are 7-17 when Pennington is out injured.
3. After two games, the Jets' defense has no takeaways and no sacks.
4. Jerricho Cotchery had seven catches for a career-high 165 yards.
5. The Jets finally held Willis McGahee under 100 yards - barely. He rushed for 97, snapping his five-game streak of 100-yard games against the Jets.
6. Mike Nugent missed a 52-yard FG attempt, snapping his streak at 19, three shy of Pat Leahy's team record.
7. C Nick Mangold caught his first NFL pass on a deflection, and he lost 3 yards

Jets On Sesame Street

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Cheaters Part 2

I HATE these guys !

Those Cheaters !

The enemy gets busted cheating. Time to cut off Belechicken's nuts. Come on. They say he's the coaching "genius." Maybe because he's stealing plays of the opponent. I'm not saying we would have beaten them but maybe we would have touched Brady at least once all game !

Another Great Handshake !

My daddy taught me that when you shake someone's hands, you give them a firm grasp and look them in the eye. I guess Belechicken's dad taught him differently !

Let The Season Begin...

It was a nice sunny day. The Jets vs. The Patriots. The battle was set. The NFL was about to kick off the season and the grudge match for 1st place in the AFC East was about to begin. Soon after kickoff, the optimism faded and the chance for a positive outcome looked bleak.

The Jets started off nice with a few first downs but then stalled at midfield and punted deep. From there, this is where things go bad.

We had ZERO pass rush. Tom Brady could have stood back there all day looking for his receivers as we didn't put a hand on the guy all day long. And, when he wasn't throwing the ball, they were running for 6 yards a carry. Yup...the 2nd year of the 3-4 defense is working really well...NOT ! And, it was a learning experience for Darelle Revis as he was the lucky sucka to have to cover Randy Moss for half of the plays while David Barrett did just as bad in coverage. Moss wound up with 183 yards so that tells you how good our coverage was. But, I'm not going to fully blame the secondary. Part of the problem is that we don't have the personnel for the 3-4 system. And the other part is that we have NO pass rush. We haven't had a sack artist since John Abraham exited 2 years ago. When a QB doesn't get touched all day, he'll eventually find a receiver and Brady kept on finding them. Did we even send a blitz? I didn't see many of them all day.

We couldn't stop their offense. Once we blocked a field goal attempt or maybe they muffed it. They punted either once or not at all the entire game. I can't even remember. The worst was when we were down in the 4th, the Patriots had a 10.5 minute drive to officially seal the deal. We barely even forced 3rd down all game. They were getting 1st downs on 2nd down most of the game. It's one of the worst defensive games I've seen us play in a long time.

As for the offense, not good either. And, I'm not even blaming Pennington for the lack of offense. He had NO time to throw and was sacked on his ass 5 times. The issue is the offensive line. With Kendall gone, and Jacob Bender being inactive, we had in Adrien Clarke. Who the HELL is that? D'Brick and Mangold mixed with 2 inexperienced players resulted in no QB protection and no holes for the running game. If you can't protect the QB and can't run, you are not going to move the ball too well. And Chad played decently completing 16 of 22 for 167 yards and 2 TDs both to Coles. Thomas Jones, our new RB, gained 42 yards but there were really no holes for him to run through.

The Pennington injury was eerie. This team has NOT had luck on opening day. In 1999, Vinny tore his Achilles (against the Patriots). In 2005, it was Chad got hurt. Now, again, Chad was limping off the field and the crowd booed which he didn't deserve. But, I did cheer for Kellen Clemens who completed his first NFL pass. It was reminiscent of when Mo Lewis broke Drew Bledsoe and Tom Brady comes in to lead his team eventually to 3 Super Bowls. If Clemens is that guy, then hopefully it is a nice omen that the Patriots were the team to get Clemens onto the field. However, the season is young and I hope that Pennington is okay to play the Ravens on Sunday or it could be a long season.

The big killer of the game was starting off the 2nd half and giving up a 108 yard kickoff return. That was demoralizing to the team as well as the fans as we were now down by 14. Speaking of fans, where the HELL was Fireman Ed yesterday? Did they take him off payroll and replace him with the Jets Flight Crew? The Flight Crew did good but I still would have liked some loud J-E-T-S to get the team and crowd going.

The game was totally lopsided. We were outgained 431 yards to 227...OUCH ! Mangini is now 1-3 vs Belechick....OUCH !

The final score was 38 to 14 but could have easily been a lot worse. Hopefully they can re-group from this disaster or it could be a long season.

-- Birdman

New Stadium Pictures- B

New Stadium Pictures - A

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., September 5, 2007 - The owners of the New York Giants and the New York Jets officially broke ground today on the first stadium in history designed to be the permanent home of two NFL franchises. The $1.3 billion stadium—privately financed by Jets Development LLC and Giant Stadium LLC in a 50-50 joint venture—is scheduled for completion for the 2010 football season. It will seat 82,500 fans per game and host 20 NFL games per season, more than any other NFL stadium in the nation. It will also host numerous other events ranging from college football to international soccer, concerts and more.

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, State Senate President Richard Codey, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Chairman Carl Goldberg and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, Giants President and CEO John Mara and Giants Chairman and Executive Vice President Steve Tisch to unveil the design and sign a steel beam to kick off major construction. Dozens of additional public officials and special guests were also on hand for the ceremony, which was emceed by NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen.

The new facility will boast improved parking and transit options, enhanced tailgating opportunities, a new plaza radiating from the stadium filled with fan-centric activities, an intimate seating bowl, and cutting edge sound and signage. The 2.1 million square foot facility, which occupies 40 acres, is designed to be the most innovative and memorable spectator environment in professional sports.

The sleek profile of the technologically advanced new stadium will transform its look game-to-game to reflect the color, spirit and heritage of each home team. The outward appearance of the stadium’s eight-level aluminum louvered exterior will be illuminated by the colors and iconic imagery of the team playing that day. This imagery will be projected on the spectacular Great Wall, a huge (40x400-foot) frieze of panels visible through the louvers as well as on 2,500 high-definition displays throughout the stadium plus, 18,000 square feet of video display and league-high, four jumbo video boards in the bowl.

"Ensuring that the stadium would feel like home to both teams and both groups of fans was our goal and also one of the biggest challenges in the design of the stadium. With a unique combination of design elements, both teams will now be at home at the epicenter of football in a setting unmatched anywhere in the country," said Giants Chairman and Executive Vice President Steve Tisch. "Our ability to transform the building overnight also extends to meet the needs not only of each team on game day but can become a neutral building on non-game days."

Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson said, "Every aspect of a Sunday at the stadium will be radically different before fans even step foot inside. Improved highway access and redesigned parking lots will make the trip to the Meadowlands more efficient. A brand new rail facility will also provide fans a quick and convenient travel alternative. Once at the stadium, fans will enjoy enhanced tailgating opportunities and a new plaza filled with activities for fans of all ages."

Giants president and chief executive officer John Mara said, "The design of stadium and the seating bowl allows our fans the continued intimate feel of the current Giants Stadium, a characteristic that our players and fans love. Just like it is now for our fans, the open sightlines throughout will be enhanced by the four spectacular video screens in each corner. In addition, cutting edge sound systems, digital boards and electronic signage will work together to form an experience where everything has its place. The live experience will be unmatched anywhere in the NFL."

"We may dig up only a symbolic amount of dirt at today’s groundbreaking but this event actually represents a massive mobilization of resources, time, and energy," Governor Corzine said. "For me, this new stadium exemplifies the very best in public-private partnerships. The Jets, the Giants, and the State of New Jersey have developed a genuinely collaborative relationship to create the flagship stadium of the National Football League. This relationship is unique in the annals of the NFL and will create the best total fan experience in the league—bar none. Moreover, the combination of the new stadium and the extraordinary Xanadu entertainment and retail complex here will form the most distinctive, enjoyable, and exceptional family destination—right here in New Jersey."

"The stadium is a huge investment in the future of the Meadowlands and will anchor its overall revitalization," added State Senate President Richard Codey. "This world-class facility will be a beacon for the metropolitan region, attracting people for all types of events and providing fans with something to cheer about. New Jersey deserves nothing less."

"We are proud to call the Giants and Jets our home teams, today, and for years to come," said Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts. "But the Meadowlands won’t only be an attraction on game days; it will serve as a year round destination for the entire tri-state area because of a brand new rail facility right in the heart of the Meadowlands Complex."

"It has been a pleasure to observe both franchises work together as true partners," said NJSEA Chairman Carl Goldberg. "Today’s announcement against the backdrop of construction on the new stadium is a testament to the joint vision of both teams to create a venue that will showcase the very best of the NFL and will complement Xanadu and the entire Meadowlands Complex."

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, "This partnership between the Jets and Giants is unique not only for the NFL but in all of sports. A 100% privately financed stadium by two teams is unprecedented. Given the attention to detail that the ownership and their front office teams are putting into this stadium, it promises to be a first-class facility for Giants and Jets fans and a showcase for the NFL."

360 Architects, led by George Heinlein, is the design architect for the project and EwingCole is the architect of record. The world-renowned design team also includes wayfinding and fan experience designer Bruce Mau of Bruce Mau Design as well as interior designer David Rockwell of The Rockwell Group. Construction of the project is led by Skanska AB. The owners’ representative is Tishman Lehrer.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW STADIUM

Approaching the Stadium

Newly configured parking lots and easier access to parking through improved traffic patterns will make for smoother and shorter rides to and from the stadium. Access lanes into the Meadowlands will nearly triple from 16 to more than 40.

For maximum efficiency the parking lots will provide more than 27,500 spaces and will radiate from the stadium with more direct, easier access through road circulation improvements, the introduction of inner and middle loop road systems and dedicated areas for permit and non-permit parking.

But driving won’t be the only way to get to the stadium. A brand new rail facility will drop fans right at the front door giving thousands of patrons a quick, convenient travel alternative. Fans can travel to the new stadium via the rail link from New York’s Penn Station or Newark’s Penn Station in under 20 minutes. Plus, Metro North and other regional rail carriers are working on a one-seat ride to the new stadium.

Tailgating and the Plaza

Before and after the game there will be a whole new set of reasons to arrive early and stay late.
A 300,000 square-foot outdoor plaza will surround the entire stadium--filled with fan-centric activities and concessions including merchandise, new food and beverage options, restroom facilities and pre-game entertainment. From the biggest and best barbecue you’ll ever see to interactive games that pit you against your favorite NFL players - there will be something fun for fans of all ages.

Also planned for the future are new tailgating zones that will be linked to the stadium through pedestrian connections and offering fans ever-more ways to enjoy the hours before kick-off.

Inside the Stadium

A 400-foot-long and 40-foot-high Great Wall featuring brightly colored branding images of each team will serve as the grand entrance for game-day patrons.

Once inside the stadium, fans will encounter a dozen 16x9-foot, high-definition video displays spread throughout the seven concourses and the outside Plaza. Team stores will house 15,000 square feet of merchandise. Sponsor areas will occupy another 20,000 square feet of themed activities. Restaurants and bars will be spread around the building’s interior. The two main concourses will expand in to sizes ranging from 35-feet-wide to 70-feet-wide to accommodate fans as they enter, leave or congregate. Concession stands and restrooms will be located throughout the stadium.

When fans reach their seats, they will find a bowl design that strives to maintain the intimate feel of the current Giants Stadium, with front row seating only 46 feet from the field’s sidelines, uncompromised sightlines and unrestricted views for punts and to the scoreboards. A special field-level club between the 40-yard lines will provide fans even closer views of the gridiron and play host to post-game press conferences. Cutting edge sound systems, digital boards and electronic signage as well as massive 40x130 foot LED video screens in each of the four stadium corners will keep fans inspired by the best action and information.