Saturday, October 28, 2006 Take 2: Jets vs. Browns By Scouts, Inc. Earlier this week, our scouts filed their advance scouting report on this week's matchup between the Jets and Browns. Now they're back with a second look. ? Jets quarterback Chad Pennington is having a great season considering he is coming off two shoulder surgeries. Pennington has been a key to New York's surprising success. The Jets have been forced to put the ball in the air often to move the ball (except for Week 7). If Pennington can keep up his excellent accuracy (66%) and his offensive line can continue to improve its pass protection, New York will be tough to beat. Look for the New York air attack to continue to move the chains vs. a Browns defense that gives up an average of 193 yards per game and doesn't pressure the quarterback well. ? The ground attack for the Jets had been less than impressive prior to Week 7, when it exploded for 221 yards vs. The Jets have found themselves a back in Leon Washington who can carry the load if the offensive line can continue to gain confidence in the trenches. Look for Washington to get lots of touches vs. a Cleveland defense that is giving up an average of 144 yards per contest. ? It appears the Jets' offensive line has jelled and has asserted itself in run blocking as well as pass protection. Credit should go to the veteran guard Pete Kendall along with first-round rookies D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold. The solid play of the offensive line, especially the past two weeks, is giving defensive coordinators concern. The Jets are no longer a one-dimensional team. This week's matchup vs. the Browns and big Ted Washington in the middle will be a good test for New York to show a sustained ground attack. Coles Cotchery? The Jets' wide receivers may be a tough matchup for Cleveland's secondary. Laveranues Coles and Jerricho Cotchery have been hard to cover one-on-one. Both players have talent but it's their route running and ability to make the tough, acrobatic catches that has been impressive. Many times defenders are in good position to make a play on the ball but Coles and Cotchery find a way to come up with the catch. If Pennington has time vs. this average Browns defense, look for more production from this wide receiver duo. ? The Browns are struggling to win games in 2006 but it's not due to second-year quarterback Charlie Frye. Head coach Romeo Crennel has made a change at offensive coordinator (firing Maurice Carthon and replacing him with OL coach Jeff Davidson). Frye has looked impressive at times but has not had much support from the running game or time in the pocket.Frye has been sacked 21 times in six games and he took a tough shot vs. the Broncos that would have put most players out of the game. It appears Frye has enough tools and the mental capacity to be an effective NFL quarterback, but it starts up front with the offensive line. ? In 2005, the Browns could hang their hat on a solid ground attack. Reuben Droughns rushed for over 1,200 yards last year, but the running game has been less than impressive this season, averaging only 68 yards per game. Look for Cleveland to get on track vs. a Jets defense that gave up 225 yards in Week 7. ? Frye's top two targets are TE Kellen Winslow and WR Braylon Edwards. This duo has combined for 55 receptions and three touchdowns. Winslow and Edwards are a tough matchup for most defenders. Both have very good strength and athleticism for their positions. Look for the Browns' offense to keep an extra player back in to give Frye more time to find his favorite targets. Special Teams It always seems to be windy in Cleveland this time of year and the kicking game could be a big factor. Jets punter Ben Graham has been solid with a 37.5 yard net average, while place-kicker Mike Nugent has a good leg but has been a little inconsistent (71%). Jets punt returner Tim Dwight has been average thus far, but kick returner Justin Miller can be dangerous (28-yard average). Browns punter Dave Zastudil has a strong leg and nets 39.5 yards. Place-kicker Phil Dawson is very solid, hitting 88 percent of his field goals. Joshua Cribbs can hit a crease on kick returns and averages 29 yards per return. Matchups ? Browns TE Kellen Winslow vs. Jets LBer Eric Barton ? Browns WR Braylon Edwards vs. Jets CB Justin Miller ? Jets OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson vs. Browns OLB Kamerion Wimbley ? Jets WR Laveranues Coles vs. Browns CB Leigh Bodden ? Jets RB Leon Washington vs. Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson Scouts' Edge The Browns are desperate for a win and feel they match up well vs. the Jets. These two head coaches (Crennel and Eric Mangini) know each other well and may try and add a couple of wrinkles both on offense and defense. Mangini worked under Crennel in New England and both coaches would like to mark their territory with a victory. New York has the better record but these two teams are much closer on paper. Look for a close game with both teams being able to move the ball in the air. A fourth-quarter field goal will likely be the difference. Prediction: Jets 20, Browns 17 > http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/feat...eId=261029005
ESPN...WTF are you talking about????? Do they just post BS or does the "worldwide leader in sports" research their stats??? Oh, I forgot, their stat man is now moping about his bad gameshow being cancelled. FACT: The Jets allowed 125 yards rushing in week 7. NOT 225. FACT: The Jets RUSHED for 221 yards in week 7. ESPN sucks.
Haha that stupid Scouts thing is always wrong. It's annoying when people insist these idiots know what they're talking about.
Why do you care what ESPN and the so-called experts think? The game will be played on Sunday and that is all that matters. Those that think this game is a gimmee for the Jets are sorely misguided.
Nobody in this thread called this game a gimme. ESPN reported false information. That is all. Good day sir.
Oh, and as a matter of fact the Jets never gave up 200 yards in a game this year. But, why write about facts?
