From Hero to Zero

I'm talking about Antonio Cromartie. But, before I bash that guy, I must say it wasn't all his fault. Yesterday was sloppy all around. Offense, defense and special teams need to clean up their acts before these next two road games against Baltimore and New England. This is a tough three game stretch for the Jets. An optimistic Jets fan would like to return to the Meadowlands in three weeks 2-1 over the road trip and 4-1 on the season. That goal is much tougher now that the Jets lost the game they had the best shot at winning. Fortunately the next two games are on the East Coast and I partially blame the long trip for the loss.

But, who do I blame the most. Not Antonio just yet. I must give credit where credit is due. Darren McFadden is a beast. Running backs just don't run like that on a Rex Ryan defense. He ran all over us. He's big, he's strong and he's deceivingly quick. Now I know what all the hype was about when he was drafted. Also, Oakland's defense played great, specifically the front seven. Those are some big, mean mamma jammas. I also got to give credit it to Oakland's coaching staff. In the first half, the Jets were practically moving the ball at will. They were moving the pocket and Sanchez had all day to throw. Not in the second half. Anytime the Jets tried to do what they did successfully in the first half, Oakland made the pay. They sacked Sanchez six times in the second half, and shut down the running attack for pretty much the whole game.

Now my boy Cro, who ought to eat crow after yesterday's performance. "Hero to Zero," refers to last week where he had arguably his best game as a Jet. Yesterday, he was flagged four times for holding or pass interference. Yes, some of the calls were bullshit, but you have to realize when the Refs are throwing flags like that, you have to back off. A lot of the balls that were thrown his way weren't  even close to the intended receiver, yet he still fouled. And what does that mean? Spot foul or 5 yard penalty and an automatic first down. Too many drives were extended because of these dumb penalties. Cromartie has been killing it in the kickoff return game but yesterday he got overzealous and fumbled which led to an immediate score and completely demoralized the team. You have to realize when Janikowski is kicking off, especially with these new rules, you're not returning the kick. He tried to be a hero like he was last week and wound up like a zero.

Even though you can't remember your kids names, remember your job on the field and do it. 

I am absolutely disgusted and I don't want to talk about it anymore.