Week 1 vs Jets Notes/Prediction

[sonnyboy]

Almost always Rex decides that it's one player that gets the Revis treatment. I'm betting that stays the same and it's Austin. The only real exception to that was against the Patriots, and that's largely because since Moss left, they don't really have a #1 and the ball is spread around so much - plus we play a lot more zone against the Patriots because we need to mix it up and try to confuse Brady ~ it worked in the playoffs last year .

For what it's worth from my perspective, Austin's route-running is far more polished than Dez, and that type of precision could eat up Cromartie. Plus Cro's athleticism and size actually make him a solid matchup v Dez, although I just worry if Dez does catch the pass and we have to count on Cro to tackle him...

If I was a betting man, I'd say it's Revis on Austin. Dez is clearly the better talent, but he's still too young and raw to be considered a bigger threat than Austin in my opinion.

On top of all that, I'd say Witten gets the most targets in this game. He's the guy I'm scared of the most in this game. Cromartie, while people have a lot of opinions about him either way it would seem, actually played great last year for us and I expect him only to get better as he gets used to our system.

But we have no linebacker or safety that can handle Witten, is my point. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he had a big game regardless of the final score - which I put at 20-16 in favor of the Jets : ). Our D will propel us to win the turnover battle and that will decide the game... in my opinion.

Welcome. Nice to read an opposing fan's thoughts.

Can't wait to see Revis against Austin or Dez and am very interested to see how thew Jets play it and of course how it plays out.

I think Revis against Dez makes the most sense. Dez's lack of experience could be killer and then you you could give cromartie extra help against Austin.

But I don't think the Jets go that way. In fact, after looking over the Jets, I believe there are some opportunities to exploit a couple areas of the Jet strength.

Revis and Ferguson. When you have players of this caliber, you get used to maximizing that talent. I.E. Revis plays a lot of man against great WRs and Ferguson probably never gets help.

I believe Austin's greatest asset is his ability to uncover. We talked about this a lot. He's somewhat unorthodox the way he plays/runs routes and it creates problems. I think he'll uncover against Revis as well as anyone has in recent seasons.

I love Ware against Ferguson one on one for 25 or more pass plays. Perhaps 8-10 in obvious passing situations. If that plays out Ware will get his pressures, hits and sacks and that could be the difference in the game.

The Jets are the better, more proven team and they're home. There's a reason they're a 4 point fav.

If I'm taking a 4 point road dog to win out right, they better have the better QB. We do and it's why I like our chances.

 

[Jenky]

Welcome. Nice to read an opposing fan's thoughts.

Can't wait to see Revis against Austin or Dez and am very interested to see how thew Jets play it and of course how it plays out.

I think Revis against Dez makes the most sense. Dez's lack of experience could be killer and then you you could give cromartie extra help against Austin.

But I don't think the Jets go that way. In fact, after looking over the Jets, I believe there are some opportunities to exploit a couple areas of the Jet strength.

Revis and Ferguson. When you have players of this caliber, you get used to maximizing that talent. I.E. Revis plays a lot of man against great WRs and Ferguson probably never gets help.

I believe Austin's greatest asset is his ability to uncover. We talked about this a lot. He's somewhat unorthodox the way he plays/runs routes and it creates problems. I think he'll uncover against Revis as well as anyone has in recent seasons.

I love Ware against Ferguson one on one for 25 or more pass plays. Perhaps 8-10 in obvious passing situations. If that plays out Ware will get his pressures, hits and sacks and that could be the difference in the game.

The Jets are the better, more proven team and they're home. There's a reason they're a 4 point fav.

If I'm taking a 4 point road dog to win out right, they better have the better QB. We do and it's why I like our chances.

Revis always plays the #1 WR whether he is on the outside or slot. He's not like NA who only plays one side. He'll be on Austin.

 

[kmd24]

If I was a betting man, I'd say it's Revis on Austin. Dez is clearly the better talent, but he's still too young and raw to be considered a bigger threat than Austin in my opinion.

I agree that this is probably what will happen, but if I were Rex Ryan (or perhaps Mike Pettine?) I'd put Revis on Dez. Dez is young and plays with a lot of emotion. I think he is more easily frustrated and might end up taking himself out of the game, so to speak, if he doesn't see a few passes thrown his way early.

If Cromartie can't handle Austin, then maybe make the switch later.

At any rate, if this game comes down to trying to get the ball to the guy Revis covers, then Dallas is doing it wrong.

 

[Ren]

Bryant is a very talented guy. Everyone knows that. But Revis routinely shuts down better, more-established receivers. Do you really think Bryant is better than Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, and Reggie Wayne right now?

Bryant has the talent to become a top-5 receiver, but Revis on anyone is a matchup that favors the Jets.

I doubt Dez could get open against Revis he's not fast enough to do it on pure speed and his route running ain't all that great yet. Throw up a 50/50 ball in the air to him in single coverage and my money would be on Dez coming down with it against any DB in the league, that part of his game is that good already. Some of the catches he made last season you could have perfect coverage for and it wouldn't have mattered one bit. Dez plays the ball in the air as good as anyone i have ever seen

 

[Cowboysfan22]

In case anyone is interested, here's what they're saying on the Jets board...

http://forums.theganggreen.com/showthread.php?t=67441

They seem kinda worried lol I think it'll def be close. If our D plays well we'll win if it plays ok we'll lose simple as she goes. You can't jus say it'll b an easy win the Jets have been to the playoffs the past two years their a froce to be reckoned with in the league right now and Im not sure if dallas can really match them up evenly or greater at each position

 

[jimmyxx7]

Austin has far more more in-game reps with Romo, so he's probably the guy with whom Romo feels most comfortable. He's the #1 WR for now.

Teams that love to target wide receivers play right into Ryan's hands. The Jets have led the NFL each of the last two years in lowest opponents' completion percentage. And it wasn't very close either. The weakness of the Jets' pass defense lies in defending against underneath routes by backs and tight ends, not defending the perimeter. The Jets defend the perimeter better than any team in the league.

 

[RastaRocket]

I doubt Dez could get open against Revis he's not fast enough to do it on pure speed and his route running ain't all that great yet. Throw up a 50/50 ball in the air to him in single coverage and my money would be on Dez coming down with it against any DB in the league, that part of his game is that good already. Some of the catches he made last season you could have perfect coverage for and it wouldn't have mattered one bit. Dez plays the ball in the air as good as anyone i have ever seen

Exactly, Dez has insane ability to jump up and grab the ball over a DB. That is the reason I would absolutely love to see him and Revis battle one out.

 

[viman96]

Austin has far more more in-game reps with Romo, so he's probably the guy with whom Romo feels most comfortable. He's the #1 WR for now.

Teams that love to target wide receivers play right into Ryan's hands. The Jets have led the NFL each of the last two years in lowest opponents' completion percentage. And it wasn't very close either. The weakness of the Jets' pass defense lies in defending underneath routes by backs and tight ends, not defending the perimeter. The Jets defend the perimeter better than any team in the league.

Which happens to be a major strength of the Cowboys. Also be prepared to see WR and TE screens.

 

[RastaRocket]

Which happens to be a major strength of the Cowboys. Also be prepared to see WR and TE screens.

If you read what they are saying their biggest worry is Witten, and it should be. Also, Felix has been lookin real good, and he's ready to prove he's the man we feed the rock to all year.

 

[viman96]

I have read what they said. Does not mean I can not comment on the obvious either

 

[Plankton]

EXAMPLE: 1994 2 games Irvin vs Sanders 20 catches, 286 yards, 2tds
Anything can happen, but if Romo decided to challenge Revis, Jets better hope he's not covering Dez.
We wont make a living throwing that way, but the Cowboys arent going to be afraid to throw his direction if the coverage is right.

As a point of reference, the NFC Championship Game where Irvin caught 12 passes for 192 yards and 2 TDs, he did most of his work on Eric Davis with Tim McDonald over the top. Sanders manned up on Alvin Harper, who went 1 catch for 15 yards in the game.

 

[RastaRocket]

I have read what they said. Does not mean I can not comment on the obvious either

I didn't mean anything in a negative way. Was just commenting on your comment that I more than agree with.

 

[jimmyxx7]

Which happens to be a major strength of the Cowboys. Also be prepared to see WR and TE screens.

Question is whether Garrett will have the sack to write off his two receivers and attack with backs and tight ends. See, when teams have a QB-WR combination as good as the Cowboys', they want to throw it downfield.

 

[viman96]

It is cool. I did not take it in a negative way at all

 

[viman96]

Question is whether Garrett will have the sack to write off his two receivers and attack with backs and tight ends. See, when teams have a QB-WR combination as good as the Cowboys', they want to throw it downfield.

Do not take my comment that he will shy away from attacking down the field. The Cowboys have the offense that can do just that from all positions. It is just a matter what it takes to set it up.

Garret will come up with game plan that he thinks he can win with and not one about feeding egos. He will needle the defense to find a weak spot and then do his best to exploit it.

 

[viman96]

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[RastaRocket]

^Gives me chills man.

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BTW, I am PUMPED to see some Dezzzzzzz finally. It has been way too long since we've seen Dez in a full game. Same with Romo. Can't wait for these guys to be back.

 

[Ren]

On a side note i'm a little shocked Rob and Rex haven't started going at it in the media yet.
The build up to that Browns/Jets game last season was pretty funny

 

[viman96]

At 1:45 in the vid Romo beats Revis for a TD. Yes I know this was from 2007. Just trying to put some perspective all CBs give up TDs and Revis is human

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d8046edae/NFLTA-Jets-vs-Cowboys-highlights

 

[RastaRocket]

Good thing about Romo is he has one nasty pump fake that messes with DB's.