Why Jets stopped Using Devin Smith On Punt Covrage

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Fitzpatrick completed passes to 6 different receivers in basically what became a 3 quarter game. He also averaged 9.7 yards per pass play. He also (unlike Geno Smith) had the wherewithal to decide when to stay in the pocket and when to run.

His lack of throwing downfield (not sure what you definition is in today's nfl) is Chan Gailey's offense. Any QB they brought in would play the same.

Your hate of Fitzpatrick is something I feel sorry for. The guy may not be off the charts, but he was the best option and he has this team at 4-1 going into New England---a beaten up New England team. The Jets, will have a great shot to win by controlling the ball and the clock. That eludes to long drives, and turnover free football. Not trying to bomb it to a rookie who has noted problems getting separation. Very few people can run by DB's in todays game, and he is not one of them. They have a beast RB, with Ridley a week or two out from being able to spell him. This team is playing by design--just the way they were built. This has the makings of being one of the better defenses in Jets history, and an offense run by a guy who makes good decisions.

I do not hate Fitzpatrick, he has done some good things. The offense looked pretty decent in the second half yesterday. But I do not think he has really played as well as people think and he is holding us back on offense. Marshall is single handedly covering up a lot of Fitz flaws. And throwing down the field IS part of Gaileys offense but he adjusts based on his players and Fitz is not capable. I believe the improvements we see on offense are Gailey, Marshall, healthy Decker and Bowles, not Fitz and I think Geno would outperform him in this offense. But we are winning so I am on board the Fitz train for now.

 

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Fitzpatrick completed passes to 6 different receivers in basically what became a 3 quarter game. He also averaged 9.7 yards per pass play. He also (unlike Geno Smith) had the wherewithal to decide when to stay in the pocket and when to run.

His lack of throwing downfield (not sure what you definition is in today's nfl) is Chan Gailey's offense. Any QB they brought in would play the same.

Your hate of Fitzpatrick is something I feel sorry for. The guy may not be off the charts, but he was the best option and he has this team at 4-1 going into New England---a beaten up New England team. The Jets, will have a great shot to win by controlling the ball and the clock. That eludes to long drives, and turnover free football. Not trying to bomb it to a rookie who has noted problems getting separation. Very few people can run by DB's in todays game, and he is not one of them. They have a beast RB, with Ridley a week or two out from being able to spell him. This team is playing by design--just the way they were built. This has the makings of being one of the better defenses in Jets history, and an offense run by a guy who makes good decisions.

Excellent post.

I agree with you on Ridley's return. Really looking forward to it. As good as he is, They can't continue using Ivory as a battering ram. He'll be burned out by week 10. Ridley can keep the violent Running game going while Ivory rests. Fresh legs win games in the 4th quarter.

Also agree on the defense. They are an impact pass rusher away from being one of the best ever. Was hoping Coples could be that guy, but he's getting less and less snaps every week. Shame. Hope somebody steps up

 

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Connor Hughes ‏@Connor_J_Hughes 3h3 hours ago
Devin Smith played 16 snaps yesterday, Quincy Enunwa played 49. #jets