Rocky Landing

I'm sure this has been stated already, but I was really hoping to see Bodine opposite Oliver later this season. That would have been fun to watch. Although, if I'm being entirely honest, a certain "Billsy" part of my brain was secretly afraid that Bodine would take the field in a Pats* uniform, and somehow be transformed into a solid center.

Maybe I'm confused with my terminology (it wouldn't be the first time), but I know that Bell would be someone's assignment (I would hope, and assume that would be Edmunds), but that differs somewhat from being a spy? I think of the way that Kiko was a spy on Josh last season, and there was no pre-snap adjustment there. If Bell is Edmunds' initial assignment, that assignment could shift to Milano, or whomever, depending on where Bell lines up?

I hope they do double team Oliver! I suspect the Jets biggest weakness on Offense will be their O-line. The more their O-line struggles, the harder that will make it for Bell, and for Darnold. I don't think we should be spying Bell, frankly, but I do expect Bell vs. Edmunds to be one hell of an exciting matchup.

If you're referring to his combine numbers, then you are unaware, or ignoring what happened to him leading up to the combine. Honestly, though, the bias you have shown in this thread is probably the most egregious, and I've found myself ignoring your posts for that reason.

Both sides of this discussion have gone off the rails a bit, and are creating bogus narratives. He's not a burner like Brown, or Foster. He's not a quick-cut guy like Beasley, or McKensie. He's a strong, tall redzone threat, with reliable hands. He's an exceptional blocking WR, he has average speed, and an enormous catch radius. This narrative that he's a "big, plodding receiver unable to create separation" is not supported by anything we have seen of him in a Bills uniform. And to say that there "aren't enough situations that warrant this type of player" willfully ignores this guy's obvious talent. IMHO, having someone who could pull down a contested ball in tight coverage in stride seems pretty valuable.

Wow! Look at Prince Harry talking with Tom Brady*! When did that happen?

Ah, I see the conundrum. Congrats, though. You married the right Betty. ?

You're allowed to miss a child's friend's birthday party for opening day football. You are. The conversation would go something like this: Jimmy10: "Baby, I can't go to Timmy McSchittstain's party. You and Jr. will have to go without me." Betty10: "But, it would mean so much to Jr. for you to be there! Why can't you go?" Jimmy10: "Opening day of football, and a divisional game, at that." Betty10: (laying it on thick) "So, you're telling me that you'd rather watch a football game than go to your son's friend's birthday party?" Then (and this is very important), you look her straight in the eye and say: "Yes."

I'll be a couple miles out on the Pacific Ocean sailing in a regatta. I'll watch the game on replay when I get home. Dammit.

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Disagree. Jamal Adams notwithstanding, the Jets' secondary is awful. Their D-line is stout. 12, or 21 packages, and give Allen as much protection as he needs. If whichever duo of Brown, beasley, McKensie, Jones, or Foster can't get open, check down. Or, Yeldon (can't believe I'm typing that name!), or Knox, on a short route. And, if our O-line can punch a hole on running plays, great. Gore will have himself a good day. But, if they struggle against the Jets' interior line, this might be a good day to get Singletary running to the outside, and showing what he can do as a scat-back.

I was at that game, and I can tell you-- the five interceptions only tell half the story. The other half of the story is equally bad.

Even at that point, the two Johnsons are not a terrible duo. And Siran would not be a terrible NCB.

If either Taron, or Siran had to play outside, that would mean both White and Wallace we’re out? That would not be good, but it’s not high on my list of things to worry about.

Maybe it'll be snowing, and they'll be camouflaged.

Shhh... So secret, even the rest of the team hasn't seen him play!

I really do apologize. I can't stop myself with these "Burma Shave" style quips. like catnip on cats - the coach can't resist it It must be some sort of dark art If he is indeed talented, Most of us missed it His long ball’s as weak as a fart Peterman

Unending ridicule, or an NFL contract? Which does he deserve? Does he Ride the pine? Or the unemployment line? Not Late Nate, he’s on Injured Reserve! Peterman

That occurred to me too, but then again, I'm sure you've seen Bill Bellichick* press conferences?

If Gore sticks the entire season, and he plays all 16 games, and he averages 33 ypg, he will pass Barry Sanders as third all-time NFL rushing. (And, for context, he averaged over 52 ypg last season with the fish.) The chances of that happening went way up with Shady's departure.

OMG, really? Slightly???

Outside of Jamal Adams, the Jets secondary is quite poor, and this is where we could expect some good matchups. As long as Allen gets enough time to throw more than five yards beyond the LOS, I think we could see a lot of production from Zay, and McKensie, (and hopefully Foster!) with the assumption that Adams is going to be covering Brown. There are a lot more intelligent posters on there than me, and I'd be interested in hearing what they think is going to be the Jets basic D scheme. Cover 2 with Adams playing man? I think their offense is going to be tough, actually. My best hope is that Bell has plenty of rust to knock off, because he could really be the difference maker. I hope we pressure Darnold early, and often. We have a truly great secondary, but they're not going to get a lot of help from out linebackers if they have to work too hard to contain Bell. And the Jets' WRs are decent. Just my thoughts.

Most of the Vegas books have us as 3 point dogs, 40 points. I'd bet the under.

The Autumn wind is a pirate Blustering in from sea With a rollicking song, he sweeps along Late Nate? Are you kidding me??? Peterman

Gore needs 522 yards to pass Barry Sanders, and become the third all-time rushing leader in the NFL. With McCoy's release, his chances of achieving that goal just improved. He can't not be thinking of that.