Random thoughts from Jets-Dolphins:
1) The most amazing part of Monday night’s loss was the poor defensive performance. The Jets’ defense was ranked fourth in the league entering the game, and it’s one I’ve touted as the league’s best. But Monday night, they got beat by the Wildcat, beat by Chad Henne, and beat on a 13-play, 70-yard final drive that lasted five minutes and six seconds and resulted in Miami’s game-winning score. Ahead 27-24 with 5:12 left, the Jets left it up to the defense. Shockingly, they failed when it mattered most.
2) The play of the game: This from my colleague Steve Swidler, a die-hard Jets’ fan (also a fan of the Mets and St. John’s but we won’t hold that against him). Third-and-10 for the Dolphins at the Jets 16 with time winding down. Henne completes a 12-yard pass to Greg Camarillo for a first down, keeping the drive alive. Three plays later, Ronnie Brown runs it in with six seconds left. Great throw and catch by Henne and Camarillo. Great call by Steve.
3) I’m a fan of the Jets’ uniforms from the 80′s and early 90′s so I was happy to see them go with the green pants Monday night. During the “Boomer Years” the Jets would routinely wear their white jerseys and green pants on the road. While I’d like to see the green helmet return, that’s not going to happen. I’d even like the green pants to be worn at home along with the green jersey. Still reading?
