White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Mr.Jet's Thoughts on the 2004 New York Jets

WPCNR PRESS BOX. By Mr. Jet (Greg Zaccaria) Section 76, Giants Stadium, The Meadowlands. September 21, 2004: After the first two games of the 2004 NFL season, the New York Jets are flying high, accomplishing something they have never done in the 3 previous seasons under Head Coach, Herman Edwards.They are 2-0. Although there is a long way to go, The Jets and their fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.

The Attack

Besides having a favorable schedule, the Jets have one of the most balanced offenses in the NFL. They addressed one of their biggest needs in the offseason with the acquisition of Justin McCareins, A tall, Big receiver that the team has been missing since Meshawn,excuse me, Keyshawn Johnson left after the 1999 season.McCareins will not only make it more difficult for opposing defenses to key on speedy Santana Moss, But he is tough and is not afraid to go over the middle, and he will be a big target for Quarterback Chad Pennington, down by the goal line. Justin Mac has done very little in the first two games, but watch out as he develops a chemistry with his QB.

The Line

But the Jets have been and will continue to be a running team, and from the way their future Hall of Famer, Curtis Martin has begun the season, Jet fans can count on this team to light up the scoreboard. But the key element to this offense is their very talented and athletic offensive line. Their job is to open holes for Curtis Martin and protect their franchise Quarterback, Chad Pennington, If they can stay healthy they can be one of the best lines in the League.

Cardiac D

Now the defense is another story. Gone are mainstays,Moe Lewis and Marvin Jones. This defense which has three number one draft picks on the defenseive line need to put pressure on opposing Quarterbacks. The Jets have a number of young inexperienced players on defense. This Defense will be exciting to watch, but they will also frustrate you at times. New Defensive coordinator,Donnie Henderson will be calling the shots for the "D." He was the former Defensive Backfield Coach for the Baltimore Ravens. What Mr.Henderson is quickly finding out is that this Jets defense has no All World players like Ray Lewis.But I feel that the defense will get better as the season progress.

Playoff Dreams

With a steady Field Goal Kicker in Doug Brien, and good Special Teams, this Jets team has the tools to be a playoff team. They will have a problem trying to beat the New England Patriots for top spot in their Division. But in today's NFL, teams have proven that if you are playing well come playoff time, anything is possible. After all I'm a Jet fan and I can dream, Can't I?

Note: For an unbiased view of how the New York Jets are doin', WPCNR brings in the man who should know, a Season Ticketholder who has seen a lot of Jets football. Here is his report.


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