Can someone explain to me why Norv Turner just got an extension to continue coaching in San Diego?
Onside kick. Really? REALLY? You do realize that no matter where the Jets get the ball in that situation, they're going to come out and run some version of the following, we'll call it The Schottenheimer:
1st down. Run.
2nd Down. Run.
3rd down. Run.
You know exactly what's coming. You can stack the line with eight, maybe even...gasp...nine guys. I can guarantee without a doubt that the crowd would be going absolutely bonkers in a stadium with some of the loudest home end zones I have ever personally sat in.
Now. If they run this sequence of plays at their own 20 yard line it is a very simple decision for Rex Ryan.
4th down. Think I'll punt here.
You have two electric return men in Darren Sproles and Antonio Cromartie. There is a very good chance that, if the Jets punt to you, you may get such a good return that you'll get a chance to run your own version of The Schottenheimer. That would probably be followed by a Kaeding field goal attempt (I know, he missed three prior, but you know Little Nicky is just itching to redeem himself at this point, and there is no way that the Jets are lucky enough to have kickers in consecutive games miss SIX field goals in a row against them). Tie game, OT at home, I like my chances. Maybe you even get a touchdown in regulation and win it there.
But no. You go with the onside into the teeth of the Jets hands team.
Then we get The Schottenheimer.
And on 4th down Sexy Rexy and the Sanchitos need one yard to go into Victory Formation.
Easier call to go for it when you are on the opponents 29 yard line with 1:09 left than on your own 29 and roughly the same time left.
Nice call Norv. Wade Phillips thought it was a bad call.
Give it up to the Jets, they hung in there and made plays. But you can't help but think that Sexy Rexy saw the opposing coach was going to be Norv this past week and started game planning for Indy and Baltimore.
