Now, I'm a big time Jets fan, always liked Pennington. The problem I do have with Pennington is his arm strength. Too frequently defenses are stacking the box with eight guys to stop the run because they are not threatened by being beat over the top. Safeties can easily recover if Pennington decides to throw "long" with the lack of zip on the ball. This is one of the main reasons that TJones just can't get it started this season. I think the offense needs Clemens to keep the defenses honest and let this team take off (as many also believe).Looking at the remaining schedule and with the Jets current 1-3 record, I think Clemens may be coming in sooner than later. He looked solid against the Ravens D, which isn't exactly the most friendly place to begin your career. With the way the Jets have been playing and their remaining schedule, I think Clemens begins week 12 at Dallas or week 13 at Miami after the Jets are officially out of playoff contention. The reason I think they wait for playoff contention is because it seems that Mangini's respect for Pennington and how he's fought back from multiple injuries is high and he doesn't want to just yank him out of there - feels some sort of loyalty to him. Many will say that this is a business and if the playoffs are on the line, the best QB should be in there, but I'm not sure that this is what's going on with Pennington and the Jets. I think Pennington will still find a starting job out there (maybe small pick trade in the offseason with the Bears), but he isn't fit for Schottenheimer's offense (he's more fit for a game managing position like the Bears, in my opinion). Schottenheimer needs a guy with a much stronger arm.Remaining schedule:
With that being said - I love the Clemens kid. I think he'll really turn this passing offense into a solid unit, freeing up the running lanes for TJones.Oct 7 @N.Y. Giants Oct 14 Philadelphia Oct 21 @Cincinnati Oct 28 Buffalo 4:05pmNov 4 Washington Week 10 BYE Nov 18 Pittsburgh Nov 22 @Dallas Dec 2 @Miami Dec 9 Cleveland Dec 16 @New England Dec 23 @Tennessee Dec 30 Kansas City
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