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Haha I was down 26 with a 1% chance and only Seattle Defense left too! What a game.
It's still early, but these guys clearly like eachother/have each other's backs, coaching staff included (less Zach, maybe?). This feels like a major ripple effect from Rodgers' presence in this organization.
2 of a teams best players out for the year with achilles....Im not sure Ive ever seen that before
I honestly would have taken 3-3 with Rodgers under center based on that schedule. Of course it wouldn't have been as ugly of a 3-3, but the point is, the Jets are well positioned now to make a playoff run with the schedule lightening up a little (although with such a weakness at QB every game will be a struggle). I give the coaching staff a lot of credit for this one. Despite Zach's timidness the offensive game-plan was effective and the defense was so well prepared to face this Eagle's offense despite being short-handed.
One of the biggest gains over the past 3 games is Zach not turning the ball over at all. There are going to be a lot of 3 and outs, but if he can continue to game manage, make a few plays here and there, and let the defense do its thing, there is some hope.
This really angers me. The guy is toast. He's actually a negative on the field and doesn't even make an effort to catch some passes. Why is he still playing over Hardman and Gibson?
Sanchez, calling the game, wouldn’t shut up about how Hall should have went down at the 1 and how poorly the Jets handled it (and blamed coaching). Like you I was happy they didn’t try and get cute and end up not scoring at all there. Take the TD and play defense.
Just like the coaches shouldnt have put ZW in that position at the end of the half - they were smart in taking the points and not messing with trying to milk the clock and pulling another Jet folly and not being able to score from the 1 yd line. If its only a FG vs a TD maybe Philly plays it different and works their way down the field. The D was on fire - I had more confidence in them winning it vs Jets O at the 1 at that point lol
I've been thinking this from the start, since Hard Knocks. The kid doesn't have instinct and leadership, but I've watched every throw and he has far better accuracy and touch than over half the starting QBs in the league. The sit-down play and check down on 4th play were clear signs that he lacks situational awareness, but that same caution (what y'all call "scared") is what has kept the turnovers low. When drunk Joe (my apologies, Jets fans) and the rest of the media clowns piled on Zach and the coaches for supporting him, I thought that really showed how short-sighted and reactionary they are. I understand the expectations were the moon, but show some resolve. Personally, I'm the kind of guy who likes to gut it out to the end and know, that in some situations, isn't always a good thing, but I wouldn't want any of this extreme judgement/defeatism type mentality from any of my co-workers when things weren't working well. You build instinct/decision-making and leadership through adversity and being resilient through it. I'm really pulling for good things to happen for Zach and the Jets, just don't put the entire game on his shoulders.
I have seen growth since week 1 as well.. he is learning on the job, seems like he is a true Rookie now just learning this league and how to be a Pro. That shuffle pass to Breece was a great example. He is tough as nails too, he laid out on that one run and got hammered 5 times. Gotta give the guy some credit, the abuse from the fans and media inclduing Joe Willie that he has taken has been pretty unreal and he keeps plugging away. He is also taking full ownership of his mistakes and putting the team first in all the interviews I have seen. There has been a lot of growth, even if it's not on the timeline we were hoping for. Still don't think he has a future long term here, but hey you never know.
I actually give Rodgers the credit on this as well. His belief that Zach was ready probably holds sway among the younger guys and Rodgers preached it non-stop. Of course if Zach played every game like he did against the Cowboys, that goodwill goes away quick, but after that game he stood up turned things around enough to win 2/3 games with the only loss his best game, against KC.
Easy peasy