Jets Dump Derrick Mason

Derrick Mason has been traded to the Texans for a late round pick. There has been a bunch of drama around Mason and the Jets. He was basically benched for the first half in the game against the Patriots for complaining about offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. I have also read reports that he wasn't the only one.

The Jets are denying these problems, and are more sticking with Mason was just having a hard time picking up the offense. Maybe he did, maybe it is a lot like Ochocinco, but this offense is a mess and Mason is probably better off going to the Texans. Matt Schaub is a better QB then Mark Sanchez, and the Texans are just a better offense.

The only concern here is you're a Texans fan is if this means the Andre Johnson injury is worse then first thought. I don't think that's why the deal was made, I think the Texans just saw a good WR to add to their core for a late round pick.

Patriots 30, Jets 21

If you were to compare the Patriots' offense to cuisine, you could say that it's normally like gourmet Filet Mignon served in a classy restaurant. On Sunday, the Pats' offense was more like hamburgers and sausages served at a greasy diner. The Patriots actually ran the ball more than they passed it (35 compared to 33). And they ran the ball well.

The Jets might have been expecting a pass-heavy game, but what they got was a heaping helping of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. He ran for 136 and 2 TDs. He averaged 5 per carry, and if he wasn't able to get the job done, then the Pats' gameplan simply wouldn't have worked.

Before I gush on and on about a nice win against our arch-rival, let's think about a few things: Were the Jets even close to being on the same level as the Patriots? Nope

Did the Patriots clearly outplay the Jets and did the Patriots seem to have a superior gameplan? Yes and yes.

So why was this a 6 point game halfway through the 4th? Why was it a 3 point game at halftime?

The Patriots were undoubtedly the better team Sunday, which is good. The Jets are 2-3, with an offense that's not rushing the ball well and a QB that can't be counted on (even by his head coach). But mistakes allowed the Jets to hang in there.

Aaron Hernandez not being able to hang on to a touchdown pass. He's got some ball control issues. I wouldn't go so far as to say that it's a problem, but there have been too many times when he'll be downed, then the ball will pop loose. And on a team that never ever fumbles, stuff like that stands out.

The Patriots were an instant replay review from another Red Zone turnover. The refs got the call right, but Branch was still very close to catching a ball then fumbling it.

Then there's the big kickoff return. That's usually a Patriots' strength, but the timing of that return was like life support to a dying patient. The Jets were on the ropes, that return gave them new life.

I'm not trying to be a downer. The Patriots are 4-1, they're tied for first in the AFC East. They're clearly better than the Dolphins and Jets at the moment, and they now have a running game to go along with that vaunted passing attack. This team's biggest problems are their own mistakes. That's fixable. And to end on a positive note, if these problems do get fixed, they'll be very, very dangerous.

Patriots host the Cowboys next Sunday at 4:15.

-The Commodore

Ugh, Do I Have To Defend Rex Ryan?

I pains me to write this because I do fucking hate Rex Ryan, but after reading Joe Namath's stupid rant I couldn't help myself...

Appearing on ESPN Radio Monday, Namath questioned Ryan's method of preparing his players. "It's rather alarming," Namath said. "It starts at the top. Coach Rex Ryan, he's been doing a great job, getting us to two conference championship games, but there's one thing about the athlete: You keep telling him how good he is, he's going to start believing it to the point that he may not be preparing quite the way he should. He may be losing some respect for the other team."

Really? All it took was one loss to an underrated Raiders team for this to start? This coach has got you to 2 AFC Championship games in 2 years and you're saying he isn't preparing his team? Wait, this is the same guy that knocked out my beloved 14-2 Patriots last season right? I am sure he didn't coach them up at all before that game.

I hate Rex Ryan, I do. I think he is a self promoting douchebag, that melts cheese on women's feet and eats it off. I hate his quotes, his face, basically everything about him, but the bottom line is that he is a very good coach and this stupid overrated drunk should keep his fucking mouth shut.