5 Positives in the Loss

by labill on Nov 2, 2009 1:03 PM EST

There weren't many positives, but I'll try to identify 5:

1. Nic Harris as LB. He looks like a LB -- has he gained size? He seemed to be all over the place (probably not a good sign for the DL). Perhaps his future at LB is starting as of this game. Certainly more meaningful than Palmer in the first few games.

2. Fred Jackson as K/PR. Really looks like a patient returner. He moves so fluidly in the beginning part of his return to find the right hole. I think it works better than Parrish's freak, juke, twist and mad scramble -- one man show. I am thinking that it helps the special team unit (re: penalities) to know that he is running with the squad and that he will follow their path.

3. Pozluzny. Seemed like he was an island a lot of the time, left to chase and tackle on his own. Speed showed, just need others with him.

4. Florence. Props again for DF. Johnson really didn't do much, and Florance just adds size and close coverage even when they catch. On the same note, McGee didn't look his usual self in tackling -- perhaps his injury still bothers him.

5. Byrd. Of course. His interceptions are mistakes by the other side -- but that is what opportunities are all about. Every time he INTs, I think of Donte cringing and saying he could have done that -- no, Donte, you wouldn't have been looking at the ball, you would have been trying to make a ESPN highlight pounding hit on the receiver (and forego the INT).

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To add to the Drayton Florence thoughts – he plays press coverage on nearly every down. Really, really physical defender. If he keeps playing the way he has, I don’t see how McKelvin re-claims his starting role in 2010.

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by Brian Galliford on Nov 2, 2009 1:05 PM EST reply actions

Slide McKelvin to nickel and I think he would match up very well against most slot wr’s

by kilowatt44 on Nov 2, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions

Florence gives them a lot of

flexibility next year.

McKelvin is a superb athlete. He will probably start most games (provided he comes back from injury). However if you are going against big, physical receivers then the coaching staff can stick Florence on the big guy to wear him down a little bit. We’ll be playing Braylon Edwards and Randy Moss at least twice a year.

by Renegade23 on Nov 2, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions

But Braylon Edwards stinks

He’s not a guy I’d be worrying about…Plus, he’s in the final year of his contract. Jets have to re-sign him first anyhow.

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by Kurupt on Nov 3, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions

It’s not often that you actually want to see a division rival resign a big name player on their team, but I’d love for the Jets to give Edwards a shiny new contract.

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by kaisertown on Nov 3, 2009 1:11 AM EST up reply actions

So true

That would be fun

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by Kurupt on Nov 3, 2009 2:19 AM EST up reply actions

i just have to disagree with you about Edwards stinking. He’s playing pretty well for the Jets, esp considering Dirty Mr. Sanchez is throwing the rock.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 3, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions

I was actually surprised Florence “slid” to the Bills. He was rather talented (sic: good?) with SD, right?

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 3, 2009 9:24 AM EST up reply actions

He was good in SD

Going to Jacksonville for that year killed some value I think

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by partyboybackformore on Nov 3, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions

Another positive........

another game/day closer to getting better (hopefully)

Pass the chocolate cake!

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 2, 2009 1:26 PM EST reply actions

Does getting better mean dumping a certain coach?!?

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by Kurupt on Nov 2, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions

I love your optimism in your post. Its hard to find that here after a loss. You only see the same people posting negative stuff, win or lose. This team definitely has more play makers than years past. IMO.

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by howedyhowe on Nov 2, 2009 4:02 PM EST reply actions

Love the post too

I don’t get to watch the games so it’s great to hear general observations about different players sans the “hate the coach” meme.

by Ono on Nov 2, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions

Very sharp observations -- all of them

by Macktruck on Nov 2, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions

McGee covered Johnson a lot yesterday too, so include him in the Florence section. But you are right about Florence, he’s been playing so well. I still can’t believe anybody actually thought Reggie Corner was a better option in our secondary.

Other positives:

Rian Lindell made his FG and extra point!

We added our second rushing TD of the year!

TO still looks fast!

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by Kurupt on Nov 2, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions

Real fast

I like he when he puts his head down and runs like a gazelle!

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by Sluss88 on Nov 3, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

One criticism of this post:

Donte Whitner deserves better than the majority of this fanbase gives him. Last I checked, he ran an INT back for a TD and was a major reason runners were held in check during the first month of play.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 3, 2009 9:27 AM EST reply actions

You could have ran that INT back!

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by Kurupt on Nov 3, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

y'all will never guess which one i disagree on.

overall good observations though.

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by JPH on Nov 3, 2009 9:46 AM EST reply actions

I know

But you wouldn’t be a tackling machine if you broke your forearm a few times either

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by partyboybackformore on Nov 3, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

I'm not a tackling machine with two good arms

but until he starts doing handstands on the field, his arm is no excuse for his poor pursuit skills.

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by JPH on Nov 3, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions

What about the picture on Web Rumblings this morning where he is knocking Schaub? He got in on a blitz and flushed Schaub out of the pocket on at least one play yesterday. :-)

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 3, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions