Oakland Raiders News: Personalize Your Own Jets Preview and You may See It On The NY Times NFL Blog

by saint on Oct 14, 2008 7:05 AM PDT Comment 9 comments

As I mentioned last week, I was contacted by the writers from the NY Times NFL Blog to do a write-up that they would post as part of their Jets/Raider preview. I was able to work it out so that someone in our community can join me in this great experience and here is how it will work:

First Off, this is what they are looking for:

What I have in mind is a professional exchange of sorts for the Jets game. What I propose is for you (and however many of your blogging
cronies want to play along) to analyze the game in about 100 words or less,
and then pick the score.

For my idea, you’d start first with a sentence or two that introduced
yourself, and your blog. Just as a means of promoting yourself and your
blog. Then you write 100 words about the game. Most ask a question and then
answer it, but you can do whatever you want. When you are done, you pick a
score for the game. And call it good. O.K.?

Your introductory stuff and your prediction do not count against your word
count. And, to be honest, just get close to 100 words. I am not going to
trim you to fit; 110 would be fine, 150 would not. I have included links to
examples of what we have already done.
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/05/100-words-jets-at-dolphins/
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/100-words-redskins-at-giants/

Here is how we will choose a winner:

Vote for your favorite by recommending it. You can do that by clicking on the recommend option under the post. The one with the most votes by 5PM tomorrow will be the winner.

There is a lot of meat on this bone for Sunday's game, so don't hold back and let the world know how you feel this game will turn out.

Cheers,

Saint

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I'll give it a go.

Brett Favre the Raider Killer and his Jets enter the Black Hole this Sunday. The Raiders will rely on their 4th ranked rushing trio on offense. The Jets seemingly pose a challenge against that game plan with the 3rd ranked run defense, but it is a paper tiger, as the Jets face the third fewest rushing attempts while teams choose to throw the ball, and have effectively, against the Jets’ 28th ranked passing defense. Unfortunately, the Raiders aerial attack is not in sync and may not be able to take advantage. The Raiders got embarrassed against the Saints and should come out to redeem themselves with at least a good effort. Jets, 17-14.

"I love being here. I love these players. I'm loyal to these players and this team, all right? I'm on the side of the players and the Raiders. And anybody who isn't on the side of the Raiders, then I'm not with them." - Randy Hanson, DB coach.

by LiveAdam on Oct 14, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Here is my take

How will the revived Jet’s Run Defense handle Oakland’s Running Backs? These are the kind of match-ups that football fans love. The number three run defense of the New York Jets matched up against the potent three-headed running back monster that is Justin Fargas, Darren McFadden, and Michael Bush. This is going to be fun to watch! Kris Jenkins was brought in to help shore up the Jet’s run defense that was ranked 29th last year. However, the Jet’s haven’t seen a trio of talented runners like Fargas, McFadden, Bush, so it will be important for Oakland to establish the run early and often and set the pace for the throwing game. Should be one of the Jet’s biggest RB challenges this year and they will have the added power that is the "Black Hole". Raiders 24 – Jets 21

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by Masaryk on Oct 15, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

When Brett Favre last faced the Oakland Raiders, he was sporting the green and gold of the Green Bay Packers, but this Sunday, he’ll be with his new team along with a few more new faces to do battle against the speedy Oakland defense. The Raiders will have to lock up Favre’s receivers and contain Thomas Jones in order to have a shot at this game. On offense, controlling the clock and keeping big Kris Jenkins out of the backfield so the trio of talented tailbacks can eat up yardage on the ground are the keys to the game. Final score: New York Jets 28, Oakland Raiders 24.

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by CommittedToExcellence on Oct 15, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's not out of the realm of possibility to think the Raiders could steal a win here.

If the Raiders are going to win this game it’ll certainly be the result of another poor performance by Favre. And if Brett doesn’t willingly provide a “gun slinger” performance the Raiders could be in a position to force one. Oakland currently ranks 5th in adjusted sack rate wheras the Jets are sitting at 20th in pass protection. The Raiders corners, even the much maligned Hall, could potentially have a field day if erratic Brett, not lucky Brett, shows up to play.
The Raiders offense is not in any position to take advantage of other team’s weakness’s, and Oakland will have to continue to rely on stand out special teams performances. But a combination of a scattershot Favre and a ball and field control offense could lead to the Raiders pulling this off.

by RaiderPete on Oct 15, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here is my take:

Farve sees the TERRIFYING fans in the Black Hole and wets himself. After wetting himself, he proceeds to throw 3 interceptions to D Hall that are returned for touchdowns.
After this HUGE defensive outburst, J-Russ loosens up and throws 4 TD passes of 80+yards to Javon. Also, our RBs proceed to gash the Jets for 300+ yards. And to top it off, Seabass makes a 76 yard field goal to finish the scoring.
So by my count, we’re looking at Raiders 52, J-E-T-S 0!!!!

by Bacon on Oct 15, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs