Archives for November 18, 2013

‘”Being a receiver, everybody hopes to have a breakout game and be able to help their team get a win,” Goodwin said. “It comes down to stepping up when your name is called. We have a few guys injured but they are working to get back. You have to step up and make plays with guys out.”‘

‘Doug Marrone has to be applauded for bringing offensive coordinator Nate Hackett down to the sidelines, as the offense looked much sharper after last week’s debacle against the Steelers. Defenisve coordinator Mike Pettine’s aggressive scheme clearly confused Smith. They just need to work on punting from inside the 50.’

‘”Any time you’re able to get a decisive win this league, it’s a lot of fun,” said Bills center Eric Wood. “They don’t happen often.”‘

‘You won’t have trouble winning too many games if your defense has a game like this every week. Sacks, takeaways and stops. Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine has done a great job with this unit. For most of the season, the defense has shined. The Bills might be 4-7, but their record could be a lot better and a big reason why is the defensive unit.’

‘”We just trusted our receivers,” Manuel said. “T.J. and Marquise both did a huge job, a great job stepping up for us this week with (Robert Woods) and Stevie (Johnson) being injured. So both guys, we’re very thankful that they came out and they were focused. They were ready to go. They knew that the ball was coming to them and made great plays for us.”‘

‘Whether Manuel or Smith end up being franchise QBs is still a ways away. After Sunday’s win, though, it sure looks like Manuel is a lot closer.’

‘What is significant is this year’s highest-drafted rookie quarterbacks took huge steps in opposite directions.’

‘The Bills harassed rookie quarterback Geno Smith all afternoon, sacking him four times and forcing four turnovers — including three interceptions and a Smith fumble inside the New York 10 — that they turned into 17 points.’

‘A few more of them and the Bills might be onto something.’

‘”Just to be down there it’s a different sense,” Marrone said. “Those guys talk to each other all during the week, they talk to each other all during practice, but there’s a little bit of separation when (Hackett is in the press box). It hurts a little bit from the standpoint of the field. It’s a lot easier to call plays up in the box in my opinion. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I thought it was more important for him to be with EJ.”‘

‘The man sustained only a shoulder injury after falling on top of another fan, who suffered a head injury, according to the Associated Press. Names of the fans were not released.’

After Night of Fun and Games, Jets Find Game Is No Fun (New York Times)

Geno Smith throws three interceptions as E.J. Manuel wins battle of rookie quarterbacks (New York Daily News)

Newest Jets acquisition Ed Reed can’t help secondary in blowout loss to Bills (New York Daily News)

In loss to Buffalo Bills, NY Jets quarterback Geno Smith looks like a rookie (New York Daily News)

Jets’ Santonio Holmes satisfied with his personal performance despite blowout loss (New York Daily News)

Fan falls from upper deck during NY Jets-Bills game, sustains shoulder injury (New York Daily News)

Photo gallery (New York Daily News)

Jets playoff dreams take a hit after being humiliated by Bills (New York Post)

‘Awful’ Geno takes blame for Jets loss (New York Post)

Jets secondary finds itself cornered (New York Post)

Ed Reed exposed in Jets debut (New York Post)

Dave & Buster’s trip looks bad after Buffalo beating (New York Post)

Lineman’s penalty helps doom Jets (New York Post)

Jets blitz (New York Post)

Jets report card (New York Post)

A 37-14 downer for Jets and Geno Smith in Buffalo (Newsday)

Santonio Holmes catches two passes in return to action (Newsday)

Jets downplay trip to Dave & Buster’s (Newsday)

Geno Smith says all the right things and does the wrong ones (Newsday)

Ed Reed not to blame for deep balls, Rex Ryan says (Newsday)

Report card (Newsday)

Photo gallery (Newsday)

Geno Smith commits four turnovers as Jets fall flat against Bills, 37-14 (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets coach Rex Ryan stands by Dee Milliner after rookie allows two long passes at Buffalo (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets right guard Willie Colon defends Rex Ryan’s team outing on eve of loss at Bills (Newark Star Ledger)

Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets fall to the Bills, 37-14 (Bergen Record)

Milestone for Matt Simms (Bergen Record)

Jets replay (Bergen Record)

So…This Is a Playoff Team? (Wall Street Journal)

Another Dreadful Performance Shouldn’t Be Final Word On Jets (WFAN-AM)

Against the Wind: Jets Fall to Bills 37-14 in Buffalo (NewYorkJets.com)

Another Tale of Two QBs, This Time at Buffalo (NewYorkJets.com)

Photo gallery (NewYorkJets.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)

Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV)

‘Williams had two sacks and forced a fumble, and Jairus Byrd had two interceptions as the Bills turned four turnovers by Smith into 17 points in a 37-14 win Sunday.’

‘”First play of the game, I knew we had him,” Dareus said. “From then on, he looked crazy, looked scattered.”‘

‘”We’ve tried everything,” Ryan said of bye week planning. “There’s some coaches that give them the entire time off. We were kind of in between this one. Our team was fresh. We thought we were prepared. We just didn’t execute. Simple as that.”‘