My opinion on the Jets Week 1

 

            I know it's one week, but wow the Jets once again did not meet my expectations. The defense looked sharp, but the offense is just terrible with Flacco at the helm. The Jets need a spark and they need it fast because in the NFL, no one waits for you.

            First things first, the whole quarterback situation is a disaster obviously with Zach's injury and now an old and washed Joe Flacco starting. People forget that Flacco isn't the same player he was ten years ago, now he throws the ball 60 times in a game and yet his team scores less than 10 points. 

            This puts the Jets in another sticky situation again dealing with injuries because of Zach being out for a couple of weeks. Flacco is not the answer and if the Jets want to turn things around and get a bit of a momentum boost, you turn to one of the young guys either that being Mike White or Chris Streveler. Try that out for a game and if that works stick with it.

            It's difficult to be mad at this team so far because this entire offense was built around Zach and was built perfectly by the front office. It wasn't built for a guy who primed 10 years ago and has went 3-17 in his last 20 starts as a quarterback. So clearly Joe Flacco is not the answer for the Jets.

            I thought an overlooked part of the game last Sunday was the defense. In my opinion, aside from a couple of deep throws and miracle catches, the Jets defense played spectacular. Lamar was barely able to run the ball, and when he did he got minimal yardage and he barely cracked over 200 yards passing. 

            The secondary which was a huge problem last year absolutely dominated. The duo of Sauce and DJ Reed looks like it's going to really pay off this season, they both look like they are on the top of their games. Although it was the Ravens and they don't have the best receiving corps, it's a very good sign to see this position thrive.

            The offensive line despite the additions made struggled a little. Of course when you don't have Duane Brown and Mekhi Becton because of injuries, one can expect this to happen. So far injuries has been the kryptonite for the Jets and this line is going to get a nowhere easier job next week with having to deal with All-Pro Myles Garrett and the Browns. 

            It sucks with these injuries, but any good NFL team can maneuver around these obstacles and Robert Saleh and the Jets certainly believe they are a team that can finally compete in the NFL today. I sure hope they turn things around and if not this season will be yet another failure for the New York Jets.