I refer to teams like the Raiders, the Rams and the Chiefs as 'Can't get right' teams. I don't mean they can't get right, it's more like "if you can't get right by playing them... pack it up for the season". Well, we got it right. We dominated in all three phases, just like I had wished for in my last post. We had sacks, picks, forced fumbles, and another 300+ yard rushing performance.
I love how people are saying how we only beat the Raiders, and it was basically an exhibition. Tell that to Leon Washington. He's out for the season and his future with the Ny Jets is in doubt. We lost an important part of our offense and the center piece of our special teams. That being said, he didn't have a score on special teams in 7 games, and he didn't look like a game changer on the offensive side of the ball.
The player who has been the dominate, elusive, explosive game changer is no other than #20, Thomas Jones. He has put up some gaudy stats the past few weeks, but for me it's not about numbers. It's all about his quick first step, amazing vision, and the ferocity with which he has been hitting the hole. I have no idea where this new found energy has come from, but there is no doubt, Mr. Jones is reborn. For all those jumping on the Shonn Greene bandwagon, let him at least put up two 100+ yard games before you crown him the next C-Mart. The rookie does show some potential.
Our secondary looked good, except for Kerry Rhodes. I can not understand why Rex keeps referring to this guy as an elite safety. I don't get why the press hasn't called this guy out. His sloppy arm tackles are so frustrating to watch. He was my favorite player once upon a time. Now he's just a loud mouthed wanna-be.
The LB corps. was impactful, and finally Calvin Pace is starting to look like his old self. I was disgusted by the block head play of Sean Ellis. The longest tenured Jet is just simply not very bright. On Pace's second forced fumble of the game #70 Mike Devito tries to fall on the ball and complete the takeaway. Ellis steps in an pulls the ball out from under #70 and tries to run with it. WTF was he thinking about?
David Clowney has started 3 games in a row for us. He has led the team in receiving in two of them. Unfortunately he was targeted even once in the other game, so it would have been kinda' hard for him to make an impact. He plays with passion and isn't afraid to make the big play. If we ever get Cotchery, Edwards, Clowney and Keller all healthy at the same time, Sanchez might have a chance at a real breakout game.
The westcoast trip is history, now for some payback. Miami is next, and I can't stress how important this game is. We can put ourselves in a very good position at the mid way point of the season, and effectively burry the Dolphins season.
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