Rex defers the coin toss

Miamipuck · Oct 17, 2009

Br4dw4y5ux said: ↑

It's a good strategy. Put your best unit on the field first to set the tone. It also has the benefit of preventing the opponent from potentially getting two scores in a row at the end of the 1st half and beginning of the 2nd to swing momentum their way.

It's also very predictable, since the opponent will normally take the ball if they win the flip. That lets the Jets control the early flow of their game plan by getting started the way they want 95% of the time.

I like deferring. I don't understand why other good defensive teams don't do this routinely.
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+1

I still think it a good idea. Miami's offense would have beaten the Jets d no matter when they got the ball Monday. BFD if Rex wanted to set a tone early. The Jets D flat out sucked Monday, it happens.

Jetfanmack · Oct 17, 2009

Br4dw4y5ux said: ↑

It's a good strategy. Put your best unit on the field first to set the tone. It also has the benefit of preventing the opponent from potentially getting two scores in a row at the end of the 1st half and beginning of the 2nd to swing momentum their way.

It's also very predictable, since the opponent will normally take the ball if they win the flip. That lets the Jets control the early flow of their game plan by getting started the way they want 95% of the time.

I like deferring. I don't understand why other good defensive teams don't do this routinely.
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I feel the same way. Sometimes, I feel like we'd be better off getting the ball early against certain teams to try and get out to an early lead, but if we can get our defense playing like they did in the first few games, it shouldn't matter.

The Dark Knight · Oct 17, 2009

I love that he does that. Very Parcells like.

nyjunc · Oct 18, 2009

Revis is your daddy said: ↑

I might just be over reacting but does it bother anyone else that he defers the coin toss like he did again in Miami. Getting a lead first against a team like miami on the road is crucial and by giving them the ball we were quickly down 7-0. I know he has faith in our defense in getting the stop and I did too but i think our D would of had an easier time if Sanchez had the ball first and scored. I feel being up 7-0 early would of been a big momentum turn and adrenalin booster for our D that looked slow and sluggish.
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I ALWAYS want to kick off, I prefer getting the ball to begin the 2nd half. Therte's no guarantee we'll score first just b/c we win the toss and when you get the ball first and don't score it is demoralizing.

ackack · Oct 18, 2009

I think deferring to the 2nd half is a smart idea. Usually teams D come out emotional for the first drive.

slimjasi · Oct 18, 2009

I have no problem with it. The Jets are a team lead by their defense (despite their epic meltdown this past monday night) and Rex always wants his defense to set the tone early. Also, I love the Jets getting the ball to start the second half.

Rex defers the coin toss

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