Most signs are pointing toward the Jets right now and I’m fine with that. Still, there are elements both for it and against it.
The first game of the season is always weird and usually has little reflection on who these teams will be for the season. There’s also a lot of unknowns going against a team with a new coach. You can look back at old film and know they’re probably going to blitz a fair amount and they’ll probably use Revis/Cromartie in press man, but otherwise, especially on offense, there are some question marks.
But on the positive side, the new players and coaches are not battle-tested together yet, so there’s less chance of them playing together like a well-oiled machine. Plus, mistakes are always the deciding factors in September and you have to like you chances facing Geno Smith in the first game of the season.
Regardless of who the opponent is, the openers are always the same – clunky, usually mistake-filled, especially with missed tackles. But the Pats are at home and we know how tough to beat they are there. So whoever it is… BRING IT.
