I really don't feel like focusing on the negatives, after a long off season I'm just thrilled to start off with a win, so here are six quick positives that caught my attention.
1. Marshall is a beast, he manhandled one of the truly elite CB's in the sport out there today, and that strip on the INT was absolutely the play of the game. Until that play the team looked strangely lethargic and the Browns were having their way with us. That didn't completely switch the momentum, but it stabilized the game, stopped the Browns momentum, and that was really important because it was ALL BROWNS up until that moment. Soon the game was tied 7-7 and we grabbed the momentum with another late TD just before the half, a momentum shift we never surrendered. Later Marshall pretty much iced the game when he out-sized and out-muscled Haden in the corner of the end-zone. This is a classic case of stats being misleading. Marshall didn't have 100 Yards and had only 1 TD, but he was a "difference maker" out there today.
2. If there was a co player of the game it was definitely Chris Ivory. No long gainers per se, but he ran with power and passion and twice he found the end zone. I'd sign for 90 and two TD's every week if we can get it. Between Marshall and Ivory, this game was essentially won with size and strength on offense.
3. I have my doubts about Fitzpatrick and I've expressed them in this forum, but that was a good performance in his first game as a Jet. Nothing spectacular and Marshall bailed him out on that INT, but he made some nice throws and avoided any critical mistakes for the most part. He was more than just a passenger, he made the necessary plays to win.
4. Marcus Williams stepped in for an injured Cromartie and did a real nice job. BIG INT that really put the Jets in firm control of the game and nice coverage overall.
5. On two consecutive series in the second half our young edge rushers, Mauldin and Reilly, knocked the ball loose from Manziel which both resulted in turnovers. Its a crying shame that Mauldin got hurt on his play and never even had a chance to feel good about it. I hope and pray that he is okay.
6. FIVE TURNOVERS resulting in 21 Points. For all of Rex's defensive prowess, and he is a brilliant defensive coach, the one thing his defenses lacked was turnovers and impact plays. Today it was the difference in the game.
1. Marshall is a beast, he manhandled one of the truly elite CB's in the sport out there today, and that strip on the INT was absolutely the play of the game. Until that play the team looked strangely lethargic and the Browns were having their way with us. That didn't completely switch the momentum, but it stabilized the game, stopped the Browns momentum, and that was really important because it was ALL BROWNS up until that moment. Soon the game was tied 7-7 and we grabbed the momentum with another late TD just before the half, a momentum shift we never surrendered. Later Marshall pretty much iced the game when he out-sized and out-muscled Haden in the corner of the end-zone. This is a classic case of stats being misleading. Marshall didn't have 100 Yards and had only 1 TD, but he was a "difference maker" out there today.
2. If there was a co player of the game it was definitely Chris Ivory. No long gainers per se, but he ran with power and passion and twice he found the end zone. I'd sign for 90 and two TD's every week if we can get it. Between Marshall and Ivory, this game was essentially won with size and strength on offense.
3. I have my doubts about Fitzpatrick and I've expressed them in this forum, but that was a good performance in his first game as a Jet. Nothing spectacular and Marshall bailed him out on that INT, but he made some nice throws and avoided any critical mistakes for the most part. He was more than just a passenger, he made the necessary plays to win.
4. Marcus Williams stepped in for an injured Cromartie and did a real nice job. BIG INT that really put the Jets in firm control of the game and nice coverage overall.
5. On two consecutive series in the second half our young edge rushers, Mauldin and Reilly, knocked the ball loose from Manziel which both resulted in turnovers. Its a crying shame that Mauldin got hurt on his play and never even had a chance to feel good about it. I hope and pray that he is okay.
6. FIVE TURNOVERS resulting in 21 Points. For all of Rex's defensive prowess, and he is a brilliant defensive coach, the one thing his defenses lacked was turnovers and impact plays. Today it was the difference in the game.
