Cincinnati, OH -- Speculation surrounding the Jets starting quarterback situation quickly dissipated after last nights preseason game in Cincinnati. The Jets eked out a 38-35 win despite Michael Vick's attempts to throw the game away.
The Jets starters showed great improvement from their first game as they left the action with a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. The Jets defense forced a Bengals three and out to start the game led by Sheldon Richardson's two sacks of Andy Dalton. The starting offense then finally showed signs of life as they engineered a 8 play drive that ended with a 1 yard touchdown run by Geno Smith. Following a Bengals touchdown the Jets again put together an eight play drive this time culminating in another one yard score, a pass from Smith to rookie tight end Jace Amaro.
The game then turned as Michael Vick took the controls. Following a 92 yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Cincinnati's Brandon Tate, Vick went on to throw 3 consecutive interceptions, 2 of which were returned for touchdowns by cornerback Adam Jones. When asked about the errant passes Vick said, "Just bad reads and poor throws on my part, our guys gave us a lead and I can't throw it away like that." The Bengals erased a ten point deficit in the 2nd quarter and took a 28-17 lead into halftime.
That's when the Jets fortunes turned, and the Bengals collapsed. Third string QB Tajh Boyd showed off his talents as he cap off a Jets 7 play, 70 yard drive with a 9 yard TD to rookie receiver Quincy Enunwa. The rookie also had two 15 yard receptions on the drive, making his case for a roster spot.
That's when things got crazy as the Bengals literally handed the game to the Jets by fumbling the ball six times, four of them recovered by the Jets. Tajh Boyd led another scoring drive this time finding another rookie receiver, Shaq Evans, for a 5 yard TD cutting the Bengals lead to 35-30. A two point conversion attempt failed, but the Jets got the ball back quickly after another fumble and scored on a Alex Green touchdown run. This time the 2 point attempt was successful giving the Jets a 38-35 lead. The last Bengals fumble of the night forced by free safety Jaiquawn Jarrett and recovered by strong safety Josh Bush sealed the victory for the Jets. Commenting on his teams first preseason victory Rex Ryan said, "Our turnovers nearly killed us, but the second team guys played hard and won they game for us. I'm proud of them, but there's still a lot to improve on."
Next up for the Jets is their annual preseason matchup against the Giants in what has come to be known as the "Snoopy Bowl."
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After that performance by Vick there is little question who the quarterback for the Jets is.
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After that performance by Vick there is little question who the quarterback for the Jets is.
As far as adding in game pictures, I find it easiest just to take pictures of my TV with my camera but everyone does it differently! Let me know if you need any advice!
The Jets announced 6 cuts from their roster today. WR's Stephen Hill and Greg Salas, RB Daryl Richardson, OLB Antwan Barnes, CB Ellis Lankster, and SS Dwan Landry.
It was no secret that Stephen Hill was in danger if losing his roster spot. A second round draft pick out if Georgia Tech in 2012, Hill struggled with injuries and produced little with his limited chances. The emergence of rookies Shaq Evans and Quincy Enunwa this preseason have made Hill expendable.
The first surprise cut came from the release of linebacker Antwan Barnes, who was expected to push Calvin Pace for playing time. Barnes has been plagued by injuries the last two years and hasn't shown much in his preseason. It looks a though the Jets are hopeful that the younger players can take on his role as a pass rush specialist.
Last years starter at strong safety, Dawan Landry has struggled in pass defense and the drafting of Calvin Pryor in the first round this year spelled doom for Landry. The play of Josh Bush had dropped Landry to the bottom of the depth chart.
Jets Starters listless as Giants claim Snoopy Trophy
Newsday Sports
Jack Reilly August 23, 2014
East Rutherford, N.J. -- If Friday nights preseason matchup versus the Giants was supposed to be a dress rehearsal for the Jets, they may want to consider a new wardrobe. The Giants starters thoroughly outplayed their in-town rival taking a 24-10 lead into the 3rd quarter. The Jets reserves saved face scoring 32 second half points, but ultimately fell to the Giants by a score of 45-42.
The Jets secondary has struggled all preseason and this game was no different. It started on the Giants first drive of the night when Eli Manning completed a 57 yard pass to Mario Manningham. That set up a 5 yard score from Manning to the newly acquired tight end Jermichael Finley as the Giants took the early lead.
The Jets would give the ball back quickly when on a 2nd & 4 from the Giants 46 yard line, Geno Smith was intercepted on a pass intended for Eric Decker by another new member of the Giants, linebacker Nigel Bradham. The Giants would settle for a 43 yard field goal, but on the Jets next possession Smith threw his second interception, this time to cornerback Prince Amukamara. The Giants would capitalize two plays later on a David Wilson 2 yard touchdown run.
Following a three and out on the Jets next possession, Manning would connect with rookie Odell Beckham Jr. for a 55 yard touchdown. The Jets special teams responded with a 66 yard kickoff return by rookie Jalen Saunders, setting up a 1 yard touchdown pass from Smith to tight end Jeff Cumberland to close out the half. On his teams first half performance Rex Ryan commented, "The guys are trying to do too much out there, we as a staff have to make better calls, and the players need to trust those calls."
The second half was a battle of big plays by both teams reserve players making their case for roster spots. It started with another long kickoff return by Saunders for 77 yards that set up a Michael Vick 1 yard touchdown run. Odell Beckham Jr continued his domination of the Jets secondary, scoring again on a 30 yard TD pass from Ryan Nassib.
Jets rookie QB Tajh Boyd made his statement for a spot on the 53 man roster by throwing two 4th quarter TD's, one to receiver Jacoby Ford and another to tight end Zach Sudfeld. Backup running back Alex Green also scored on a 60 yard run to give the Jets a late 42-38 lead, but the Giants drove 10 plays on their final drive ending with the deciding score, a four yard TD pass from Nassib to TE Larry Donnell.
Regarding the comeback that fell short Rex Ryan said, "I'm proud of the way we fought in the second half, we need to start with the same intensity."
The Jets will finish off their preseason schedule with a trip to Philadelphia next Thursday to face the Eagles.
Injury report: Wide Receiver Jalen Saunders left the game with a broken collarbone. He's expected to miss 7 weeks.
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