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11/29 — NYJ Inactives: QB K. O'Connell, E. Ainge (3rd QB), CB D. Lowery, CB D. Strickland, LB R. Fowler, LB K. Cummings & OL M. Slauson.
Panthers Inactives: A.J. Feely (3rd QB), CB C.J. Wilson, RB M. Goodson, FB T. Fiammetta, G. Duke Robinson, WR K. Moore, DE C. Johnson & DE H. Taylor.
Lineup Changes
NYJ: E. Smith to start at safety for K. Rhodes.
Panthers: J. Anderson will line up in place of L. Johnson at WLB and rookie S. Martin gets the go at FS instead of C. Godfrey.
What to Look For
RB Thomas Jones needs just 116 yards to reach 1,000 for a fifth consecutive season and third straight as a Jet.
WR Jerricho Cotchery, an NC State alum, needs just four catches to become the 13th Jet to reach 300.
We'll be back at kickoff to get this thing started. Keep 'em clean and we'll get them up. We'd like as many questions as possible, so this is an easy read for fans following along.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (15)scjoe Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 4:39pm ET"I was not only impressed with what E. Smith did, but how Rhodes responded as well. Most of that first half I thought we were playing against the 85 Bears defense. That, translates to another slow start by our offense. But it was a nice win and I am happy, and I hope we can maintain it now. Even better, the smelly fish choked one up at Buffalo."
TMac Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 4:53pm ET"A win is a win. We'd have a few more if this is how we handled our rookie QB earlier in the season. Again, Mr. Sanchez proves he can be a manager of a game, but nothing yet says he can throw down field or is a 5th overall pick with a major arm or talent. Hey, Spicer did Delhome lose the game? Or was our D superb? "
mikey Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 5:06pm ET"Rex did a great job. Ellis' run stop in Carolina's first drive i think set the pace for the "D". Mark is protecting the ball well but they must play better than that to beat the Bills Thursday. Since he throws so well on the run, how come they don't try the moving pocket thing....just a thought."
36 year fan Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 5:21pm ET"Revis was terrorizing. You cant go right at him like that. Best corner in the NFL. Clemens did not look good, He doesn't even hold the clipboard good. I would feel alot better if Ainge was the backup. Sanchez still looks nervous with his quick deliveries. But he's looking better "
Anonymous Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 5:37pm ET"We needed this but overall, I was not impressed. With the ever so slight chance of postseason, a game like this is a guaranteed loss. Let's face it, the game was handed to us on a silver platter. But in typical JETS fashion, it's not over till it's over. If that is what it takes to motivate Rhodes, then so be it. Way to step it up Smith and Leonard. And to Revis, just awesome!"
pranit Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 6:06pm ET"Eric Smith is a way more physical than kerry rhodes...Rex, please keep Eric Smith to start...slip in Rhodes here and there but Eric smith has go to stay on the field if you want to stop the run....Revis is a STUD...Sanchez needs to play better..let him make some throws (if he wants to be good next yr)...and involve JCo in the offense..his hands are much more trustworthy than braylon (drop) edwards"
Tom Spicer Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 6:47pm ET"Well T Mac did Sanchez lose us the Pats game or did the Pats play good D?"
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 10:59pm ET"Amazing you guys jumping on E-Smith bandwagon now after I been calling for him for longest time..Other guy I believe should be playing more is J-Ihegibo hes a big hitter fast & very Strong . Rex Trust in MJV get a Pass rusher & keep playing these 2 guys .Next time M-S starts throwing INTs pull him for a few series or the game how it work with K-Rhodes time to treat him like every1 else "
Jets Fan Since '64 Tom Said:
Mon, November 30, 2009 - 3:42am ET"For awhile they looked as bad while winning as while losing but overall there were some bright spots. The color-coding thing for MS just proves how lame Schotty is and how out of it Rex has been offensively -- can you imagine almost any other team admitting to resorting to such stuff? 36 year fan, EA will be the backup next year and maybe the starter if MS doesn't stop making the same mistakes."
Ed in Tucson Said:
Mon, November 30, 2009 - 12:13pm ET"I agree with Mike JV, EA should b 2nd QB. Vince Young got much better since he was benched. McNabb (a vet QB) last year played much better after he was benched. Need I mention Kerry Rhodes? I think EA running a Seminole type O with QB draws & option plays & deep passes would be so unexpected that it would slow opposing Ds that crucial 1/2 step. Desperate times call for desperate measures."
Row Said:
Mon, November 30, 2009 - 2:41pm ET"This game should have been a blowout, but we still have the turnover bug. Keller is playing very poorly. Rhodes responds well, maybe Sanchez could benefit from a lost start. No sign of Miller. Missed a FG, looked poor on offense against a mediocre at best defense. 3 turnovers? We must be better to win out if we're looking at the playoffs. Not happy with what we put on the field. Go Jets"
Ray Said:
Tue, December 1, 2009 - 2:43am ET"Row you gotta be kidding me, no sign of Miller?? That's because there is no Miller!! He got released on saturday. Apparently he missed a meeting. "
Row Said:
Tue, December 1, 2009 - 1:17pm ET"I missed it. I just don't see why you sign a guy, then use your starting corner. Why praise him to the point of Randy writing an article? I am becoming less fond of Rex. It's pretty obvious that despite the horrible game plan, the players won this game today. Sanchez is getting worse. Clemens threw one pass.. Probably doesn't know the color coded system, lol. Go Jets"
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Anonymous Said:
Sun, November 29, 2009 - 3:45pm ET"We needed this one badly."
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