Click on the link to read the entire article. http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/5591972 Coaching style: AFC East We're leaving no stone unturned in preparing you for the impending fantasy football draft season. You laugh. Players are already in mini-camps, and will be sweating in the hot summer sun before long. In the next several editions of the FOXSports.com off-season coverage, I'm putting the coaches under the microscope. I'll look at the overall philosophy of each team on both sides of the ball, their personnel, and those who will shine in these systems. AFC East New York Jets: Eric Mangini Offensive analysis Mangini takes on his first head coaching job and will likely employ a system that mirrors that of former employer and division rival New England. With Chad Pennington or Patrick Ramsey under center, the Jets will employ a short-passing game with multiple targets that will feed off of a strong running game. Run Curtis Martin will return as the primary ball carrier, but the Jets got a glimpse of the future with the strong play of Cedric Houston down the stretch. Additionally, Derrick Blaylock returns from a season-ending injury to offer assistance as a receiver out of the backfield. This potentially sets up as a committee situation, designed to keep the veteran Martin ready to contribute. (My take: I feel the same way!!!) Pass The additions of D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold will help solidify the offensive line and keep whomever lines up under center upright. One of the main issues in New York has been a lack of pass protection. That issue should be cleared up with these additions. The carousel of quarterbacks last season limited the productivity of both Laveranues Coles and Justin McCareins. The ability to protect the quarterback will allow the Jets to set up a short-passing game (with the occasional deep ball to Coles or Jerricho Cotchery) with McCareins and tight end combo Doug Jolley and Chris Baker. I look for the passing attack to mirror that employed so effectively by Tom Brady in New England. (My take: What about Askew?!) Who benefits? Doug Jolley, Chris Baker, Laveranues Coles Past stars: Troy Brown, Corey Dillon, Tim Dwight Defensive analysis Mangini has extensive experience coaching defensive backs and working with head coaches to work players into a system. He was chiefly responsible for keeping the defense together as more players ended up on the sidelines because of injury. Mangini is credited with making Troy Brown an effective cornerback, and his rapport with the players and understanding of the game elevated him to coordinator after Romeo Crennel left for Cleveland. The success of the New England defense was predicated on making assignments and relying on the middle linebacker to read the offense. Jonathan Vilma will be called upon to elevate his game to another level in this defense. Run Dewayne Robertson is evolving into an effective run stuffer in the middle of the field. He effectively plugs the gaps and allows linebackers to make plays. The Jets will bank on the 3-4 and the athleticism of their linebackers to improve on the 29th-ranked run defense from 2005 (136.6 yards per game). Pass The Jets added Kimo von Oelhoffen from Pittsburgh to play the defensive end vacated by John Abraham. He'll team with Shaun Ellis to provide pressure from the edge. The key in this attack will be the push from the ends and the ability to complement Vilma. Who benefits? Victor Hobson, Kerry Rhodes Past stars: Lawyer Milloy, Ty Law, Willie McGinest In the next edition of my off-season breakdown of the NFL landscape, I'll examine the coaches of the AFC and NFC North Divisions. FOXSports.com fantasy contributor Mike Harmon would welcome your comments and feedback. You can also learn more about him by reading "Welcome to my world."
I'm confused by the 'past stars' of the Patriots listed? Is it players who have succeeded in this system before?
I commented on this column on another message board, pointing out that there are so many inaccuracies (not opinions, factual mistakes) that it amazes me that anyone will pay this guy to write for them. A worthless read.
