Friday, January 11, 2013

Send In The Clowns (Not So Fast)

So if you support the New York Jets in any way, shape or form, I'm sure you we're probably as disgusted and embarrassed as I was at the end of this current season and the beginning of this off season.  The answer for this is that there is no easy answer/fix for them BUT there are a few things that can be done in order to salvage next season but it will depend on how creative and good the new GM will be.

Let's start with the Mexican Elephants in the room shall me (no point in delaying the inevitable). Sánchez is being paid a lot of money next year people. No one is taking that contract from us.  He is guaranteed too much money. The only trade I can see possible (maybe) is a trade with Seattle for Matt Flynn. Flynn has more years and money on his contract but has less guaranties money coming to him (meaning the Seahawks can cut him and pay him less then if they trades for Sánchez).  The reason why this might work is a few reasons. First, the Pete Carol connection.  Pete knows how to get the most out of Sánchez and if thrown into the fire because of an injury to Wilson, he may feel more comfortable with Sánchez than Flynn. Second, just the sheer money numbers. Sánchez has less money for less years then Flynn. If a trade can't be agreed upon, this contract (and Santonio Holmes) handcuffs us from going out and getting any other proven qb available.

Let me switch to the defense for a second. Landry and Bell at the safety position this season finaly gave us some stability in the back of the secondary. These guys need to be resigned at all costs. And by all costs, I mean releasing Bart Scott and Calvin Pace to free up the money needed. Drafting a LB (T'eo) is def a way to go as I would also suggest possibly going after Osi to have someone that can teach by example.  After that, getting Revis back (possibly solidifying the best secondary in the game) is huge.  The Jets DeF wasn't the greatest but wasn't the worst. Getting to the QB should be their main focus once locking up the safety's.

Back on the Ranch (better known as the offense), I'm going to go with the reality that we can't deal Sánchez and he will be the QB again.  A few things need to happen. First keeping legit wide receivers. Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards, Jeremy Kelley and Steven Hill as the 4th receiver is ok with me. Especially since you can probably keep Edwards cheap. To be honest, I would be happy with an ochocinco signing. He would be super cheap and I think he has something to prove. His persona and attitude would fit right in too.

Here is my wish. I hope that the new GM will be this good,  In order to make Sánchez a workable QB, people have to fear your running game. This is simple right?  It opens up the wide receivers more and keeps def's honest. The Jacksonville Jaguars are in super rebuild mode. They Franchised MJD last year and then MJD did them a solid and basically sat out the year after getting hurt. With a new GM and a new coach, MJD may be up for the most draft picks. Of I we're completely starting over, that's what I would do anyway. The Jets need to give whatever needed to get MJD if they can. This would make people fear the run game and give Sánchez time and open opportunities down field in the passing games.

I know a lot of you are saying I'm crazy, and none of this will happen, but if the new GM wants to prove himself, this is how to do it.  EARN IT!!!  Oh and by the way, I forgot one person. Tim Tebow.  As everyone has him written off, I think someone needs to give this guy an option. Sit down with him and say "Tim, we screwed you last year and we're sorry but reality is, even though you want to be a starting QB, your not and no other team is going to give you shot.  So let's convert you to a fullback/tightend, and get you on the field more to keep you in this league because you are a football player just not a QB. If you think someone will give you a backup job, and you want to go for it let us know and we'll release you today. Your call".  #justsayin

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