Comments on: Jets Apt to Fourth Quarter Meltdowns http://empiresportsnow.com/2010/01/07/jets-apt-to-fourth-quarter-meltdowns/ New York Sports Blog Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:25:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Rich http://empiresportsnow.com/2010/01/07/jets-apt-to-fourth-quarter-meltdowns/comment-page-1/#comment-814 Rich Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:49:25 +0000 http://empiresportsnow.com/?p=2935#comment-814 Good points Roy. With that being said, the Jets still need to finish games on defense, no matter how tired they are or how bad of field position they have. Yes the offense deserves some of the blame but a mark of a good defense is being able to finish games and hold on to a lead, no matter how small it may be. There is no question the Jets defense is great but what good is having great stats without Ws? Finishing games is the difference between being really good and superb. The offense and defense are both to blame for this however. They have done enough in games to have leads in the fourth quarter and squandered them away. It's easier if the offense scores more points, yes, but that's not always going to be the case, especially with the rookie QB who, I agree, is going to be a really good QB. This team has a very bright future. The combination of Rex's defense, Sanchez's potential and a solid offensive line gives this team a chance to be in the mix for years. Good points Roy. With that being said, the Jets still need to finish games on defense, no matter how tired they are or how bad of field position they have. Yes the offense deserves some of the blame but a mark of a good defense is being able to finish games and hold on to a lead, no matter how small it may be. There is no question the Jets defense is great but what good is having great stats without Ws? Finishing games is the difference between being really good and superb. The offense and defense are both to blame for this however.

They have done enough in games to have leads in the fourth quarter and squandered them away. It’s easier if the offense scores more points, yes, but that’s not always going to be the case, especially with the rookie QB who, I agree, is going to be a really good QB.

This team has a very bright future. The combination of Rex’s defense, Sanchez’s potential and a solid offensive line gives this team a chance to be in the mix for years.

]]> By: Roy Pickering http://empiresportsnow.com/2010/01/07/jets-apt-to-fourth-quarter-meltdowns/comment-page-1/#comment-813 Roy Pickering Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:40:55 +0000 http://empiresportsnow.com/?p=2935#comment-813 I disagree with idea that the Jets defense is not as good as the numbers show because of a couple games lost on late 4th quarter scores by opponents. In my opinion those losses go to the offense as well because they were not able to sustain long drives in second half. By frequently going 3 and out not only did the Jets fail to pad slim leads and to take substatial time off clock, but they also caused the defense to become worn down. If a defense is constantly on the field due to short possessions by the offense, sooner or later (especially later) it will wear down. The Jets didn't suddenly forget how to play D on the last drive against teams like Atlanta. They were understandably exhausted and no longer capable of holding down the fort. When the Jets offense is able to sustain second half drives (they don't all need to be scoring ones) and give the defense resting time, when multiple turnovers or other factors don't cause them to repeatedly have to defend a short field, the Jets usually fare pretty well. Sanchez is going to be a fine QB in this league, but his inexperience caused interceptions kept a good 9 win Jets team from being a great 12+ wins team this year. If the "good' Mark Sanchez shows up in postseason the Jets will be a very tough out, primarily on account of their GREAT defense. I disagree with idea that the Jets defense is not as good as the numbers show because of a couple games lost on late 4th quarter scores by opponents. In my opinion those losses go to the offense as well because they were not able to sustain long drives in second half. By frequently going 3 and out not only did the Jets fail to pad slim leads and to take substatial time off clock, but they also caused the defense to become worn down. If a defense is constantly on the field due to short possessions by the offense, sooner or later (especially later) it will wear down. The Jets didn’t suddenly forget how to play D on the last drive against teams like Atlanta. They were understandably exhausted and no longer capable of holding down the fort. When the Jets offense is able to sustain second half drives (they don’t all need to be scoring ones) and give the defense resting time, when multiple turnovers or other factors don’t cause them to repeatedly have to defend a short field, the Jets usually fare pretty well. Sanchez is going to be a fine QB in this league, but his inexperience caused interceptions kept a good 9 win Jets team from being a great 12+ wins team this year. If the “good’ Mark Sanchez shows up in postseason the Jets will be a very tough out, primarily on account of their GREAT defense.

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