Jets never win the off-season.
Historically they overpay for under performing Names. Big splash to sell tickets and the less knowledgeable fans buy in completely, unaware of the train wreck that's guaranteed to follow. Remember Leveon Bell and the post that followed, "he instantly upgrades the entire offense " " he doesn't need a good o line " " he's a threat to score every time he touches the ball" all posted here.
Rodgers. "He instantly makes us a Super Bowl contender" " we now have the best QB in the Division " he was the worst...
"He probably retires after this season, going out a Super Bowl winner. He won't stick around after" "we're now a top 3 offense in the league"
Woody is the biggest problem. The fan base is the second biggest problem.
This team begins a rebuild every 3 years and Woody short circuits it every time with the type of moves listed above.
It's too early to really grade Mougey and to an extent Glenn.
Last year was all about cleaning the mess left behind by the last regime, clearing $150 million in cap and getting rid of those low character players with high price tags.
It's year two. I love the off season moves. Great FA signings that most fans are mocking. Davis is up in age but has not slowed, coming off his best season. Provides veteran leadership and quality play, same with Fitzpatrick and even Tim Patrick who may not play much but his veteran presence will help the young receivers and his role could really expand if/when there's a WR injury. The D line is much improved, Dunbar should really make an impact.
I don't think W-L record is going to be the determining factor in the seasons success. I'll take 5 wins and 12 close losses over 7 wins and 8-10 blowout losses.
Is the team competitive every week? Do they show up prepared to play every game? Do they keep playing hard every play in the final games? That's the true measure of this teams improvement and success.
Hopefully that's what happens, if not it's going to be the typical fire everyone demands, banners and billboards. New first time FO and coach. 2nd and 3rd year players learning their 2nd or third schemes. Players who don't fit the scheme and Woody blowing the Cap space on names not talent once again. The roster is vastly improved on paper and set up to add premium talent next off season via the draft and free agency.
Fans should be hoping for success this season, setting up next season and beyond. Unfortunately, reading the post here and on other sites, many seem to be hoping for failure.
Condensed version:
Jets bad pretzels good...
