Big Blue Huddle

It could hinge on what the Jets plan to do.  If the Jets plan on having starters play a series or a quarter, I think Daboll will follow suit.  If they opt to only play the 2nd stringers, I wonder if Daboll will consider the lesser value of going against the twos will outweigh the injury risks.

Personally I would expect he does what he's done previously which is not play his starters a minute of that game.  Perhaps he wants to get Jones a series or two given those INTs in the last game and the fact that he's still working back from the ACL but I wouldn't bet on it.  I think he wants to go into Week 1 as healthy as physically possible, especially after what happened Week 1 last year.

I think the starters should get one-two series. Just to get ready for a game and put them in the proper mindset. Rich's POV however is compelling.

Quote from: Gmo11 on August 19, 2024, 11:30:17 AMPersonally I would expect he does what he's done previously which is not play his starters a minute of that game.  Perhaps he wants to get Jones a series or two given those INTs in the last game and the fact that he's still working back from the ACL but I wouldn't bet on it.  I think he wants to go into Week 1 as healthy as physically possible, especially after what happened Week 1 last year.

Considering how Daboll shook things up this training camp, I am unsure how much stock I put into past behavior.  I suspect existing injuries could also play a part in the decision.  I don't think Daboll wants to be limping into the Vikings game

I cant wait til we lose 40-0 in our opener because not playing players who still are very rusty or those who have not yet gelled within a position group or not synced fully with other positions has worked well.