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TrueBeliever · 08-23-2010, 06:56 PM

I've noticed that for the third year in a row, we play at the Jets in Week 2 of the season. Then when I thought about it, we played at the Jets for the opener the year before that (2007). And when I checked, I see we played there in Week 2 in 2006, too.

Is that just a coincidence, or does the league like having that particular match-up that early in the season? Or maybe it's just a by-product of the Jets playing in the only stadium that still has two home teams.

italia44 · 08-23-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueBeliever

I've noticed that for the third year in a row, we play at the Jets in Week 2 of the season. Then when I thought about it, we played at the Jets for the opener the year before that (2007). And when I checked, I see we played there in Week 2 in 2006, too.

Is that just a coincidence, or does the league like having that particular match-up that early in the season? Or maybe it's just a by-product of the Jets playing in the only stadium that still has two home teams.

"Benny" Goodell and the Jets.

***Ghost of Ben Dreith*** · 08-23-2010, 07:10 PM

I am very happy to be playing the Jesters early this season. I think we are going to blow them out.

Revis will be out still or just back.....the Pats will be healthy and are clicking....definitely looking a lot better, in pre-season than the Jesters.

patriot lifer · 08-23-2010, 07:13 PM

yeah, it's deliberate. It's the entertainment biz after all.

if it was completely random, then it's likely that we'd play our divisional opponents in back-to-back games from time to time.

The Dynasty · 08-23-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost of Ben Dreith

I am very happy to be playing the Jesters early this season. I think we are going to blow them out.

Revis will be out still or just back.....the Pats will be healthy and are clicking....definitely looking a lot better, in pre-season than the Jesters.

Kind of a bold prediction considering the preseason means nothing and starters havent played more than a half of each game, and the Jets best defensive player hasnt even reported to camp yet. I would expect him to sign within the next few days and I think some media members have reported this as well.

Isaac · 08-23-2010, 07:46 PM

Yup, there's nothing random about the NFL schedule--which is probably for the best.

I actually love the annual Week 2 Meadowlands Showdown. Let's set Mike Reiss to hunt down what the record is for identical scheduling by the NFL. I say make it permanent.

QB12 · 08-23-2010, 07:51 PM

I agree preseason wins and losses don't count but disagree that preseason "means nothing" as you say.

Metaphors · 08-23-2010, 08:18 PM

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I would expect him to sign within the next few days and I think some media members have reported this as well.

Other Reporters Come Forward With Doubts Over Report On Revis Contract

Your definition of "some" is different than mine.

The Dynasty · 08-23-2010, 08:24 PM

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Other Reporters Come Forward With Doubts Over Report On Revis Contract

Your definition of "some" is different than mine.

We'll see if Cawlishaws report is correct or not, that is who I was referring too and I thought I read a few other similar reports. Either way Revis will be signed before the first week of the season

Satchboogie3 · 08-23-2010, 09:58 PM

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I agree preseason wins and losses don't count but disagree that preseason "means nothing" as you say.

Yep, while wins and losses don't mean a thing, the overall play of each unit and each individual DOES matter. It means a ton to the team but also gives us fans the opportunity to see who looks ready, who looks like they might have a break out year, how the youth is coming along, etc. So you can glean a good bit of information from the preseason (don't forget practices).