Jets/Steelers in Round One ?

[Rob0729]

Are the people writing off the Jets the same people who did that exact same thing last year?

Can someone dig up the threads from last year? It would be interesting to see such arrogance and blind homerism and could possibly be a very valuable learning experience for some around here who insist on underestimating a very tough team that raises their game when the games really matter.

I respect the Jets because they do what our Pats used to do - perform well in the playoffs. They are built for the playoffs. Good defense, able running game and a QB that doesn't freak out when the pressure is on. Throw in a pretty darn good coach who prepares his team too.

Astounding that some people never learn.

First, last year was last year. When they met the Patriots last year, I think both teams were 8-2. They were a much better team last year. They had a good run offense and a very good defense. This year both those aspects have struggled a lot.

Second, this Jets team is currently 1-5 vs. teams that currently have winning records. The combined record of the team they have beaten is 40-64. They crushed the Chiefs this weekened, but they have struggled against even bad teams recently. People discount the Pats wins over the Chiefs and Redskins, but give the Jets credit for beating the same teams.

Third, if the Pats didn't shoot themselves in the foot early in the playoff game last year, they had a very good shot at beating the Jets. Brady threw a stupid pick early. Alge Crumpler dropped an easy TD pass in the end zone right to him. Pat Chung stupidly called an audible on the punt that put the Jets in easy scoring position. Not saying the Pats would have won, but they certainly could have because the Pats had all the momentum on the first two drives.

Fourth, the Jets' playoffs runs are a bit overrated. In 2009, they beat a Bengals team that peaked too early and was declining fast and a San Diego team that always chokes in the playoffs. Last year, they beat an overrated Colts' team that probably wouldn't have even gone .500 last year if they were in a tougher division and the Pats (and I talked about how the Pats shot themselves in the foot). Winning in the playoffs is tough no matter the competition, but they didn't beat the better teams in the playoffs in their two playoff season except for the Pats.

Fifth, the Jets could get into the playoffs and do a lot of damage in the playoffs, but they have shown little that they can. They haven't beaten a good team since the first week of the season and consistently struggles against mediocre to bad teams. Anything can happen in the playoffs, but this is arguably the worst Rex Ryan led Jets team they have had. But this year there is no complete team so they have a shot.

I still think they lose at least one game, very likely two games down the stretch and don't get in. But you never know. If they lose one or both NFC games as their only losses, it does help them in tiebreakers at 9-7 or 10-6.

 

[Rob0729]

The Dolphins have been playing well (so I've heard) and can split with the Pats even when they are having the worst of seasons. Buffalo has already beaten us. While I would predict two wins here, they are certainly losable, especially given how the Pats like to let Washington and the Colts back into the game late.

Respectfully,

The Bills beat the Pats before they were decimated by injuries. In that game, Fred Jackson had 161 all purpose yards and a TD. I guarantee you he won't get anywhere near that number in the game at the end of the season. I am making a fearless prediction that he gets 161 less yards and one less TD. Also in that game, Donald Jones got 101 yards receiving. I am going to predict he doesn't repeat that performance either for similiar reasons.

The Bills have fallen apart since the Pats have played them. I think this game might be the worst competitor the Pats have faced this year other than the Colts (and don't give me the Colts almost came back to win considering the Pats were in garbage time mode).

The Dolphins will be far tougher, but they are certainly beatable.

 

[mrscruff]

The Bills beat the Pats before they were decimated by injuries. In that game, Fred Jackson had 161 all purpose yards and a TD. I guarantee you he won't get anywhere near that number in the game at the end of the season. I am making a fearless prediction that he gets 161 less yards and one less TD.

You're damn right he won't be getting anywhere near those numbers. He was put on IR on November 23rd!

 

[supafly]

If you want to not receive a "personal attack" don't post something obviously stupid.

There are ways that you can disagree without having to resort to that level.

There are examples of this on just about every single thread here.

Just because "YOU" feel as though it's stupid, does not mean that everyone does.

It's no coincidence that you have developed such a reputation for yourself, yet you don't seem to care at all.

Let's just talk about football without having to be forced to hear your insults directed at everyone who YOU feel said something 'stupid.' It's not even people disagreeing with you, you just randomly go around telling posters how stupid they are in 100 different ways.

Here's a question for you:

Why in any reality do you give this guy cred when he posts what exactly would happen but never did?

It only happens if you are hell bent on not understanding what happens and cling to believing what doesn't happen.

My guess is you would sit and nod your head when he tells you 2+2=5.

No, I wouldn't nod my head, but I certainly wouldn't take the road that you do either...there's absolutely zero need for it.

To each his own I suppose.

 

[supafly]

Are the people writing off the Jets the same people who did that exact same thing last year?

Can someone dig up the threads from last year? It would be interesting to see such arrogance and blind homerism and could possibly be a very valuable learning experience for some around here who insist on underestimating a very tough team that raises their game when the games really matter.

I respect the Jets because they do what our Pats used to do - perform well in the playoffs. They are built for the playoffs. Good defense, able running game and a QB that doesn't freak out when the pressure is on. Throw in a pretty darn good coach who prepares his team too.

Astounding that some people never learn.

I agree that most wrote them off a bit early, and should've learned from the last 2 seasons.

That said, we can all write them off when they lose to Philly or the NYGiants in the next 10 days, lol..

I'm just kidding, and I agree that they find their swagger in the playoffs better than a lot of teams, but you can't help but look at their 1-5 record vs winning teams.

I still think they'd be a bit of a pain in the ***** come playoff time, just considering that they'd be given new life etc. I'd rather just see them sit home and reap the reward of going 1-5 against winning teams. That's not playoff worthy, at least in my opinion.