8:30 PM ET, October 7, 2013
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
Match Up to Watch:
Geno Smith vs Geno Smith:
Yes, i said Geno Smith is playing against himself. In the past 4 weeks, Geno seems to keep shooting himself in the foot and not giving the Jets the best chance to win. I know he is frustrated and wants to make big plays but you can’t force the ball in tight spots or try to flip the football behind your back when you are getting sacked 
He needs to protect the football because his defense has been great. But when you give you opponent a short field then they will take advantage of it…especially Matty Ice!
Players to Watch:
New York:
Cornerback- Dee Millner
Defensive Tackle- Sheldon Richardson
Quarterback- Geno Smith
Atlanta:
Cornerback- Desmond Trufant
Cornerback- Robert Alford
#27 Dee Millner: 6’0 201, Alabama
1st round 9th pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength:
+ Great job of reacting and breaking on the ball.
+ Strength is in his zone defense. Hips are fluid and open.
+ Always reading the QB eyes.
Needs Improvement:
– Tackling skills are below average. Takes very poor angles.
– Horrible hands, misses out on some interceptions.
– Needs to drive through the blocks when he is blitzing.
– Work on shedding his blocks better if he wants to be effective against the run
– Played in one preseason game and was called out by his coach also teammates.
#91 Sheldon Richardson: 6’3 294, Missouri
1st round 13th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle
Strength:
+ Takes on the one on one blocks well.
+ Very quick off the ball.
+ Makes a lot of plays in the backfield. Create tackle for loss.
+ Has a great motor will chase down plays.
+ So athletic, that the Jets move him all over the defensive line even stand him up at times.
Needs Improvement:
– Gets drove back in goal line situations.
– Pass specialist and is very ineffective against the run.
– Weak play recognitions.
– Needs to use his hands more if he wants to get off blocks.
– Stops his feet and unable to create a push.
– Gets out of control which takes him out of the play.
#7 Geno Smith: 6’3 221, West Virginia
2nd round 39th pick, Position- Quarterback
Strength:
+ Has great feet. Always keeps them moving to his target.
+ Amazing touch on the ball and can drop it in.
+ Team down 31 points and he is still pushing his team.
+ Accurate with the football when he is rolled out of the pocket.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak in pocket awareness. Understand when to step up or throw the ball away.
– Has some problems in bad weather.
– Work on his route tree. Moving to his 1st, 2nd, 3rd read.
– Stares down his target. Has to develop eye discipline.
– Got to protect the ball better in the pocket.
– If pressure gets up the middle then he throws the football off his back foot and the pass floats
#21 Desmond Trufant: 6’0 190, Washington
1st round 22nd pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength:
+ The best man to man cover corner in the 2013 NFL Draft. Able to be a nightmare for the receivers.
+ Good situational awareness. Knows how to cover on 2nd and short or 3rd and
long.
+ Really hides his blitz assignment and gets to
the quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Must do a better job of shedding his block.
– Weak tackling skills.
– A liability in run defense. He does not come up and make a tackle.
– Poor angles on tackles which allows the ball carrier extra yards.
#23 Robert Alford: 5’10 188, Southeastern Louisiana
2nd round 60th pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength:
+ Great footwork in coverage and never in a bad position.
+ His biggest strength is in zone defense and shielding an area.
+ Always keeps outside leverage against the run.
+ Loves to hit and can tackle really well.
+ Plays a lot in the nickel package.
Needs Improvement:
– Has to be more physical when he is in cover 2.
– Lacks the speed to stay with a receiver for a long time.
– His tackling skills has some work to do. Wrap up the ball carrier.
– Afraid to hit and stuff the run game
Hard Count 