The Dawn of the Rex Ryan Era

Let's not forget those who paid the ultimate price on the 8th Anniversary of September 11th.

The Rex Ryan Era. It has a more hopeful sound than that of former HC's of NYJ Charlie Winner, who wasn't, Al Groh, Herm "You Play to Win the Game" Edwards and Eric Mangini. How can you not like the kid of crusty ol Buddy Ryan. Defense runs in the genes. And this defense will be physical, but unlike the vaunted Ravens give up points! This group doesn't have an identity yet and all the pieces are not in place. David Harris will be a tackling machine once again and Bart Scott will add some attitude, but as a group they are not a top tier group of defenders. Where were they picked in your fantasy draft... that's what I thought!

But I'm not as optimistic as some. There are still some big questions that need to be answered before this team is playoff ready. Playoffs, playoffs... did I mention playoffs! This is a 7-9 team at best...

1. Will a #1 reciever please take one step forward... Stuckey, Clowney, Cotchery or is our #1 a TE named Keller?

2. They are going to pound the rock and play AFC Central football a la Steelers and Ravens (imagine that). TJ will lead the AFC in rushing again and Washington will add some excitement and will get more touches this season. Yea, I know Mangini said the same thing last year. But this human highlight reel is exciting when he has the ball in his hands.

3. They are going starting blitzing as soon as they get off the bus... the Giants proved that's the way to beat Brady.

4. Is Gholston 'stud' or 'stiff''? Discuss amongst yourselves.

5. Sanchez is going to look great and aweful in the same game too many times.

6. Starting the season 1-3 is a real possibility.

7. Why do we have to go to Oakland again?

8. New York Jets v. Toronto Bills on National TV, OJ won't be at the game he has a prior... committment. Sorry, you won't be able to take advantage of JetBlue's $12 airfare from New York to Buffalo to see this game.

Kickoff 1:05 on Sunday, will it be S.O.J. or the dawn of a new era?

Warble at ya again soon!