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Originally Posted by Zouk
MAngold has played well, but I don't believe he's better than Mawae. If Herm was the coach this year, Mangold would probably start at guard and the top 5 pick Ferguson would obviously start at tackle.
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Wrong..because if the Jets keep Abraham..there is no number 1 pick to chose Mangold with
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Originally Posted by Zouk
John Abraham is always hurt - it's true. But getting 12 games a year (which I know he has not given this year) is still plenty from him. He single handedly won a lot of games for the Jets over the years with 4th quarter strip sacks. Bryan Thomas is most definitely not that level of player.
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Playing a team scheme defense has more than made up for the loss of Abraham..and Bryan Thomas is an important part of that puzzle
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Originally Posted by Zouk
Don't kid yourself too much about the Jets. Mangini and Schottenheimer have done a nice job, but they're where they are because of their schedule. They started out the year playing a team (the Titans) who were starting a QB who arrived in town less than a week earlier (Kerry Collins). They got to play the Browns, Texans, Raiders, Packers, Vikings, and Lions. Their Patriot win was good, but remember, the Lions also almost won in Foxboro during the period the Jets won that game.
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Please..there are alot of teams that have had easy schedules just like the Jets..but have not won their fair share of games..the coaching difference is night and day..do you know that the Jets get to the line of scrimmage on EVERY PLAY with at least 17 seconds on the play clock..even without the no huddle they employ..in the past,they would mope on up to the line of scrimmage taking their time(even when they were behind late in games) and wait until 1 second was left on the play clock and often waste a time out(sound familiar?)..there is a sense of urgency now.
Pennington sucks..he can not stretch the field..the Jets are a perfect example of a conservative offense that is unpredictable..and it has been working.
Oh..one more thing..this is the strength of schedule as of today..
SOS for the AFC East
Buffalo------- .556
Miami-------- .515
NYJ--------- .510
NE---------- .505