Well, that kicking competition the Jets thought was wrapped up? Turns out Jason Sanders’ Friday night performance just ripped it wide open again. Sanders completely shanked an extra point after a touchdown in the first quarter, then followed it up with a missed field goal in the fourth. Seriously, right when you thought they had it figured out.
What’s Happening With The Kicking Game?
This is exactly why head coach Aaron Glenn is already on the hot seat about their kicking situation, especially with Week 1 against the Titans looming. He was asked directly if the Jets are scrambling for help. Glenn tried to play it cool, saying, “Am I worried about it? I didn’t like the fact that we missed these field goals, but the thing is we’re not going to panic and we’re going to make sure that we make the right decision to make sure we either fix those issues or we get the right person in here.” He sounded a little worried, if you ask me.
Sanders’ Track Record and What’s Next
The thing is, Sanders actually has a decent track record, spending seven seasons as the Dolphins’ kicker. But he missed all of last year with a hip injury, and you gotta wonder if that’s still messing with him. Glenn tried to defend him, “But Jason has been good for us. He’s been good in practice. I’m going to evaluate that and see exactly what direction we’ll go.” The Jets already released Cade York, which seemed to signal Sanders was their guy. Now, it’s a huge question mark. They need to figure this out, and fast.
They’re facing the Titans in Week 1, and you know every point is gonna matter. If they go into that game with a shaky kicker, it could haunt them. This isn’t just a small hiccup; this is a full-blown kicking crisis just days before the season kicks off. They better make the right decision, or it’s gonna be a long year of holding their breath on every kick.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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