Keep Rollin'! Week 3: NY Jets vs. Tennessee Titans

The "Titans of New York" beat the "Tennessee Oilers" this week as the Jets and Titans take on their throw back alter egos. Apparently the Jets couldn't afford to clothe their assistant coaches in the yellow and blue throw back gear. Why they would ever have players and coaches in two different colors with different team names on their chests is beyond me. On to the game...

Our team really peaked in the 1st quarter. That has been our high point of the season thus far. Offense, special teams and defense looked elite. The Titans, who are now 0-3, are one hell of a talented football team. In the blink of an eye we were up 14, but one thing was for sure... Jeff Fishers squad wasn't going to curl up and die. They fought their way back and our defense finally gave up the first TD of the season... 10 quarters into the season. Thats something to be proud of.

On the Lendale White rushing TD I was shocked by his individual effort. That guy has some real heart. He broke a Jenkins tackle (wow), then broke a Leonhard tackle, and willed his way to six. One thing that stood out to me on that play was how Kerry Rhodes was manhandled by a smaller WR. He is quickly becoming my least favorite player. He also missed a tackle in the 2nd half that would have given up the game tying TD if not for the speedy LB Gholston saving the day. If you are going to run your mouth... back it up big boy. Make a play once in a while #25!

Sanchez struggled a bit with the wet ball. He also threw at least two interceptions that were dropped. This is what you expect from a young signal caller. Bumps in the road are par for the coarse, but so far #6 has shown some luck to go with his natural ability... and that can never hurt. He was a bit careless today, but he's 3-0 and the first rookie QB to ever achieve that in the history of the NFL. Very exciting!

The Eric Smith interception towards the end of the 2nd quarter was excellent. I really like our secondary, they are truly the strength of the defense. I am a big Chris johnson fan and after the play he showed his tenacious attitude by fighting with Smith for the ball. If you watched closely as the scuffle broke out Kellen Clemens came from off the bench to defend his teammate. I really like that guy, obviously you have to be thrilled with Dirty Sanchez, but Kellen is a hell of a guy.

Love the hail mary call at the end of the first half. So many teams skip that these days, but I think it really shows that winning is more important that stats. Now for the second half...

The Titans came out strong took the lead for the first time. They scored 17 unanswered points and our offense had slowed to a complete stop. Our special teams ended up making another game changing play in the second half that was as impact full as their previous one. Mike Westhoff, our special teams coach, gets a lot of attention and I'm sure there are a lot of fans who just don't appreciate this guy.

He has survived 3 head coaches and almost a decade, and through it all one thing has been consistent... our special teams have been amongst the best the NFL has to offer. Two of our 3 TD's were set up by big special teams plays. If you want to have a chance to win each week in the NFL you need to produce in all THREE phases of the game, and right now the Jets are doing that.

With two fumbles and one interception the Jets rookie QB never lost control of the game. He has won the support and confidence of his teammates and coaches, and I don't know how else to put besides to say he just doesn't seem like a rookie. Our running game is suffering, and one of the reasons is because teams are daring Sanchez to throw. There is also another reason. Thomas Jones has officially hit the wall.

That dude has no burst, can't break a tackle and is obviously the second best RB on this team. I think he should be second on the depth chart and Neon leon Washington should become our official #1 RB. Jones isn't costing us much this year and I would limit his carries. 8-10 touches at the most for Jones and 20 plus touches for Washington. Let Leon prove he can carry the load and earn that big contract. Use Jones in short yardage situations and keep him fresh for the playoffs. I would also like to see the rookie Shonn Greene who has yet to touch the ball. We traded up to score this player, I would expect to see him make some-sort-of contribution, and soon.

Some other quick observations about this game and the NFL in week 3:

• #77 Big Jenks was a force this week but by the end of the game he was shown on the sidelines in obvious back pain. I'm glad he's on our side, but his durability will be a concern for the rest of his career.

• Gholston was all over the field today and it shocks me how much he draws a double team. For a dude that has never recorded a sack he gets a lot of attention.

• Bryan Thomas was very productive today and he has really filled the void during the Pace suspension. Beginning in week 5 a starting LB squad consisting of Pace, Harris, Scott and Thomas may very well be the best in the NFL. It's probably the most expensive as well especially if you factor in #50 and his insane salary coming off the bench.

• Cotchery is making a case for himself as a 'go to' #1 wideout. Clowney didn't even dress for this game and you have to place him as #5 on the depth chart.

• Kenny Britt is starting to receive some attention as a rookie WR. He is a prototype NFL wideout and Tennessee hit home run drafting this Rutgers product.

• Deshawn Jackson is quickly becoming an elite receiver in this league. He was explosive last year and has raised the bar this season. He has a TD of over 60 yards each of his first three games.

• Mcnabb is in the HOT SEAT. Kolb is looking ready to take the reigns, Vick is taking snaps and Garcia is waiting in the wings. WOW.

• Ahmad Bradshaw is an explosive back who is going to really push Jacobs for carries. Love his playing style.

• Washington loses to Detroit. I'll say it again, that team is just a mess. Huge contracts to players with name recognition, and no substance.

• Cincinnati is making waves. They should be 3-0 and they are hungry and determined. That last second loss in week one only made them stronger. Fear the big cats!

• T.O. is just about ready to explode in Buffalo. The heartbreaking loss against the Pats in week one. Then his catch-less performance this week and the awkward press conference that followed equals lots of fun in the weeks to come. Getcha popcorn ready!

• Drew Breeze puts up less than 200 yards and no TD's this week. Thats a real shocker. Maybe this trend will continue next week when the Jets go to visit him in the big easy (fingers crossed).

• My favorite quote from the CBS broadcast of the Jets game this week was from Dan Dierdorf. He commented on the overall status of the Tampa Bay Bucs... he said "...they are a young team devoid of talent". Wow, that is pretty rough.

• Mr Mangini is 0-3 and spiraling. He has already pulled his QB and I would love to see Cleveland pull the plug on the penguin by seasons end in order to make a run at one of the elite coaches that will be on the market.

I hope the team will not waste anytime running their mouths about the Titans this week and everyone involved with the Jets organization will be focused on one thing... The New Orleans Saints. We shall see what our defense is made up of this week for sure.