Comments on: Jets need “monster” year from Shonn Greene

By: nashwaakkidd

nashwaakkidd — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:10:23 +0000

you actually need the threat of a qb that can complete passes to make the run game go. so sorry jets fans, but niether guy under center will strike fear in the opponent.the wildcat is a gimmick that can be used a little , but defence coaches are aware and ready. sounds like 7-9 and goodbye rex and/or sanchez.

By: 1972wasalongtimeago

1972wasalongtimeago — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:55:19 +0000

In a league where the rules are all in favor of high powered offenses and passing; the Jets hired Tony Sparano to be their offensive coordinator.

So funny

By: blacknyellablacknyella

blacknyellablacknyella — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:50:38 +0000

barry foster led the conference in rushing playing behind a run-first offense and a stellar o-line.

stephen davis analogy might be more accurate.

By: bspurloc

bspurloc — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:47:11 +0000

um he is most likely to be injured 2nd or 3rd week.

By: altoon88

altoon88 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:14:45 +0000

no monster year if Wayne Hunter starts

By: cuda1234

cuda1234 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:07:54 +0000

No running back has ever had success playing with the JETS current backup qb. Not in high school. Not at Florida. Not in Denver. If that guy gets on the field, Shonn Greene can kiss his incentive bonuses goodbye. You can look it up if you don’t believe me.

By: novanation33

novanation33 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:57:32 +0000

I’m a Jets fan and I believe Shonn is one of the worst starting RB’s in the league. Lacks any sort of lateral quickness or explosion you see in the elite backs. He gets what’s there and nothing more. For a “power back” he doesn’t really get tough yards. I’ve wanted to buy into the hype but I’ve finally realized he’s just not that good.

And he’s not a very good receiving back. It would help Sanchez a lot if he could check down to a RB instead of forcing passes in there that aren’t open. Look how many of Flacco’s completions are to Rice. Sanchez doesn’t have that luxury.

By: mmcdan133

mmcdan133 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:38:04 +0000

I can see Shonn Greene’s best being in the range of Barry Foster or Stephen Davis.

By: chazzmon

chazzmon — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:05:03 +0000

With only one WR and a QB that regressed last year Shonne’s going to get a lot of attention. It’ll be tough for him to do anything without any threat to throw.

By: jetsarestacked

jetsarestacked — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:53:16 +0000

i’m a biased jets fan but i think greene will have a solid season. why? mangold and slauson should be healthy after dealing with injuries all year, bounce back season for dbrickashaw, and an OC who is not trying to wow everyone with the most sophisticated offense in the history of the league.

oh, and btw greene averaged over 4.6 yards per carry the last 10 games of the 2011 season.

By: realdealsteel

realdealsteel — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:31:34 +0000

Shonne Green is one of the worse starting RB in the NFL.

By: mikelitoris1

mikelitoris1 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:02:34 +0000

Jets should trade for Knowshon Moreno. Sure he’s garbage, but is it really possible to play worse than Shonn Greene has?

By: zinn22

zinn22 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:41:09 +0000

“I think he’s one of the best power backs in the game. Why wouldn’t you?”

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Why? Just look at the Stats. The statistics prove that Greene was one of the worst power backs in the league. His yards after contact was one of the worst in the league. His Elusiveness rating was very low. This is why the Jets used him so little as a short yardage back lat year.

Greene is a one speed, with little direction change and who is unable to see holes very well. He has some explosiveness but its just straight line. But the most disturbing thing about Greene is goes down to easily when contacted. He is in his contract year so we should see the best he has but he is a mediocre back that could not start on many teams.

The Jets have a lot of backs with issue but promise. McKnight added some weight during the offseason and has looked good so far. Can he run between the tackles and get over his fumble problems?

Powell after being invisible all last year has had a very impressive start to camp. The rookie

Ganaway is big and stong with some moves and is the favorite for the short yardage role. Of these 4 one will hopefully emerge and have a good season.

But I doubt any of these backs will make up for the production of LT. LT he had 42 receptions for 450 yards last year and was the Jets best blocking back serving as the teams 3rd down back. The Jets really need 1-2 of these guys to step up this year.

By: muir6

muir6 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:30:46 +0000

Jets season is shaping up to be a disaster. Greene had a great playoff game three years ago. He is not who you build a offense around, unfair to him. His o line better at pass blocking. His qb situation gets them on sports center but please neither getting u the ring. 7 wins and adios to Rex and Sanchez

By: biffnasty

biffnasty — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:27:35 +0000

Don’t waste the fantasy pick!!! This guy will ruin your fantasy team with the experts calling, again, for a monster year from him

By: tombradysbaby

tombradysbaby — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:25:22 +0000

Defenses will crowd the line to force your (insert crappy QB here) to throw the ball. Good luck…

Jets will be lucky to be a .500 team this year. Writing is on the wall Sexy Rexy.

By: mike5011ad

mike5011ad — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:19:23 +0000

Stay clear of Big 10 RB’s. There haven’t been many that have become impact players over the last 10-15 years. Shonne Green was the top Big 10 runner last year, and he was ranked 13. They just don’t play with a lot of speed in the ground game up there. That’s something yo gotta have for the NFL.

By: coleman121280

coleman121280 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:16:54 +0000

you know…..there’s more teams in the NFL besides the Jets and Cowboys….

By: justintuckrule

justintuckrule — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:10:02 +0000

Consistently facing 9 in the box. Good luck with that Shonn.

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:05:55 +0000

They shouldn’t have gotten rid of Thomas Jones for LDT. That 1-2 punch was lethal in the 09 playoffs.

By: scoboscobs

scoboscobs — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:58:46 +0000

Fantasy alert

By: sbdt

sbdt — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:58:45 +0000

The Jets could use a “monster” year out of ANYBODY.

By: scoobaj

scoobaj — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:55:37 +0000

If Greene goes down cuz of all those touches they plan on this year, just give Timothy the rock and watch him part the seas

By: bigjoe2269

bigjoe2269 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:47:50 +0000

Shonn Greene is 26 and only been in the league for 3 seasons – sorry if he didnt get 1500 yards in a season yet Florio but he is a good runner and this year will be the year to show what he really is gonna be. He will never be Barry Sanders but I think he can be a good NFL back in the new NFL that doesnt have many feature backs

By: krakyahead

krakyahead — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:45:56 +0000

Tebows the goal line back to own in that offense.