Do I smell BBQ (or is that the Hot Seat)?
September 23rd, 2007 8:07 am
by Big Dog
Norv Turner inherited a healthy football team. Arguably a team in its prime. A team with a 14-2 record in the previous season, running a strong offense. In fact, an offense that he himself helped to implement. Turner’s reputation is as an offensive specialist, so what on earth is going wrong? This is the question in everyone’s mind, if not on their lips, following the Chargers’ crushing defeat at the hands of the New England Patriots last week. Norv’s seat may not be completely hot yet, but it’s definitely warming up.
The Miami Dolphins at New York Jets game is a battle of the bottom order. Both teams are 0-2 and desperate for that first win. Both have struggled to put together a consistent offense and to contain the run on defense. Turnovers are also an issue. The Jets are desperate to see QB Chad Pennington return from an ankle injury and settle down their offense. This is at the expense of a brave fourth quarter from backup quarterback Kellen Clemens.
This game is crucial for both teams, with the losing coach inheriting an 0-3 start to the season and one of the hottest seats in the NFL. Expect Eric Mangini and Cam Cameron to lay it all on the line here. In many ways, this will be the defining game of the season for both teams.
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