One of the most exciting parts about my move to New York 6 months ago was that I would be able to watch my be loved Jets…in-person…with the greatest fans in the world. Game 1 – Buffalo. Awesome. Most points ever scored by one team on opening day. Flash forward a month…and a multi-game slide. 10/14 – Colts. Again, awesome game. Even better since my dad came up to see it live. In what seems to have become a pattern, there was another multi-game slide before a decent, hope-re-enforcing win against the Rams. How exciting, going into Thanksgiving!” I thought. “Wow, we might actually have a shot beating the Pats now that Gronk is out!” I prayed. “I can’t believe I got such great seats!” I shrieked. The anticipation built on Thanksgiving Day. Just a short train ride to the stadium and it was GO Time. And then…it wasn’t.
With that, and all of the current goings-on in Gang Green Nation, a letter…
Dear Fireman Ed,
The team is deflated, unmotivated, divided and pathetic. And even worse, it seems as though the powers that be have no answer for it. Rex (REX!) has no words. Mike T. – who wanted the spotlight so much just a short while ago while filming CSI:NY or Hard Knocks – is nowhere to be found. And Woody. Ha! He’s too busy at the NY Yacht Club to pay attention to the dwindling crowds, angering fans, lack of O-line, butter-fingered receivers, and QB that takes more of a beating than David Carr did during his time at Houston.
With the Tebow-faithful doing and saying things that are as far from being deemed “WWTD?” (What Would Timmy Do?) as Tebow himself is from getting back on the field, the true ignorance of band wagoners (for and against) is becoming more and more evident. Trust me, I work with a bunch of them.
As much as I will miss your rallying, I commend you for removing yourself from questionable circumstances. And I only hope that you will find your faith again. And when you do, please let me know where you found it.
Jetfully yours,
Jess
About Jess
Jess Duemig has been a Jets fan since birth. Her first words were “Touch Down.” She bleeds green and white, dreams of #6 & #15 and relishes in the guarantee that made a panty-hose-wearing man into a God. Jess contributes to this blog from the Big Apple, where the Gang Green is an epidemic. She operates under one anthem: J! E! T! S! Jets! Jets! Jets! Follow Jess on Twitter @JessicaRose19
Having been a Jets fan before they were Jets (went to a Titans game at the Polo Grounds in 1962), I understand the frustration, BUT REMEMBER THE SAYING “SAME OLD JETS!” has been developed from decades of frustration.
How many years were wasted when Joe willie went down with an injury (trying to tackle a DB who intercepted a pass in an exhibition game!!!!). Lets not forget Rich Kotite-probably one of the nicest men to be part of the NFL, but a bad coach. Lou Holtz quit on us.
Sonny Werblin knew how to run an entertainment program, but Leon Hess/Woody Johnson don’t hire the tough guys (not big mouths but true tough guys like the Giants have).
As for Fireman Ed-since when did the fans become the story. He worked very hard at building his “BRAND” and when a few people question him – well take your helmet and go home.
The Jets need new management that can get (draft, trade, free agent) better players and a coaching staff that can coach-The HC IS NOT A DEFENSIVE COACH BUT A TEAM LEADER who hires coordinators to run the overall schemes and play calling (again like the Giants).
Still a Jet Fan-LETS GO JETS!