How the Jets Hit Rock Bottom and What They Must Do to Rise Again

January 16, 2013   ·   John Rozum   ·   Jump to comments

How did Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets get into this mess?
To figure it out, let's see what ride the Jets have taken their fans on over the past four years.
 
How Long Ago Was That? Really? Seems Longer...
Yes, only two years ago from right now did we see Gang Green in their second consecutive AFC Championship Game. Not to mention, making another deep postseason run required back-to-back victories over the then-Peyton Manning led Indianapolis Colts and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.
On the road.
New York fell just shy of Super Bowl XLV to Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19. Expectations for the 2011 season then skyrocketed to seemingly realistic levels.
With Darrelle Revis dominating every receiver across from him, Ryan's defense was slated to be among the best once again. In addition, Mark Sanchez had played impressively well during his two postseason appearances.
Throw in some marginal regular season...

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