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Originally Posted by golfer
This is an incredibly optimistic view, which I admire. Rex is a terrific defensive coach/coordinator. I don't think losing Pettine (who definitely chose not to come back and wasn't fired, IMO) will be an issue at all. But to say Rex is a quality Head Coach? I can't say that. I did write previously in this thread, and still believe, although it's highly unlikely, they need to hire an OC that is strong enough to in essence act as a co-head coach, and do the things Rex can't. Basically play bad cop to his good cop. And hold people accountable for what they do on the field.
I am not quite as sold as you are on Wilkerson and Coples, as the Jets STILL couldn't rush the passer this year, although it became moot when they stank up the joint in every other facet.
And it's a bit premature to call the receiving corps, well, you called them not terrible (how dare you!  ). Hill wasn't on the field enough to know if he can play or not (his First game against the Bills was it. He was a non-factor the rest of the season). Kerley is a nice slot receiver. Holmes???? Who the Fck knows. And who will be the tight end next season? Rumor is that they will not bring back Keller, who missed almost the entire season without a major injury. And I haven't even gotten to the QB or offensive line issues??? I agree they must replace Greene at running back, who simply hasn't gotten any better since his rookie year. He just doesn't break enough tackles.
The last place schedule is the only thing I'm hanging my hat on right now  |
Wilkerson played at an All-Pro level this season, the only reason he didn't make the Pro Bowl is a lack of notoriety. I'm projecting a bit with Coples, but I think he showed enough in limited snaps to suggest he'll be 10+ sack guy next season.
Receiving corps is only an issue if Holmes' injury affects him going forward. Hill was basically injured all season but his potential is undeniable. Kerley is a perfect slot receiver and Cumberland is not a big downgrade from Keller. Offensive line is middle of the pack, not as good as it was in 2009-10, but not a huge need area either. They'll let Greene walk, Powell looked OK in spurts but they need either a bruiser like Lacy or a gamebreaker like Barner. Absent that, McKnight needs more touches.