Teasing Tomlinson Torches Turnover Thomas’ Team

Jets go down 48-29 in mistake-filled loss
The Jets and Chargers are both 1-2 after their Monday Night showdown in week three of the NFL. The equivalent records reveal little about the direction each is heading however. The Chargers are climbing while Gang Green is going downhill. The Jets weren’t expected to be victorious in San Diego coming in to the season. The schedule experts envisioned a loss. But the interceptions and fumbles are what have Jets followers most down today. The offensive line looked lost, the Jets couldn’t establish the run, and receivers were not on the same page as their star quarterback. The Chargers punting unit was seen only once.
LT carried the load on an injured right toe, rushing for two touchdowns. Antonio Cromartie showed his capabilities at cornerback with two interceptions, one for a touchdown. When healthy, there isn’t a more demanding defensive corner in the league. The Chargers are coming off two tough takedowns and rebounded without restraint against the clueless Jets. The season is by no means over for New York. They still have a very good chance to make the playoffs. If they play well against their division rivals, I can see them winning the AFC East. Buffalo is undefeated, the Patriots can never be counted out, and the same Miami team they faced in week one will be tougher later in the season. But the Jets have the talent to excel in a Brett Favre-led offense. The play calling is questionable and the Jets need Thomas Jones and Jericho Cochery to become playmakers on offense. Favre is used to having big time receivers in addition to his solid throwing arm. For all his boldness and radiance in Green Bay, Favre now looks misplaced in Manhattan.
One other Jets note: What is with Mike Nugent? I’ve followed his career since he came out of the national championship Ohio State program, but I have to say, am disappointed and dissatisfied with his overall production.

Hockey, anyone? Preseason hockey loss for the Devils. Rangers won though. Will they choke again?

Parting points: Week three inspires a quote from American Graffiti: “Yeah, three weeks? Besides, it only took me one night to realize if brains were dynamite, you couldn’t blow your nose.”