The Fake Spike Podcast

Dr. Stu finally joins me again to talk some Jets, some Zach Wilson, some Mike White, some Seattle, some playoffs, and more! Join us as we talk all things Jets for a little while!

The Jets got a Christmas miracle when four teams that needed to lose did so in gracious fashion.  It's looking like a mirror image of 2009, but with one glaring difference: the Jets absolutely CANNOT start their young quarterback in here. They owe it to the rest of that team not to lie to their faces and say "this is our best chance to win". No, your best chance is anyone BUT him. 

Zach Wilson played so abysmally last night, and was followed by a guy with far less talent that did as much in 2 drives as Wilson did in 3 quarters (and much more in some respects), that this absolutely has to be the end of the experiment as currently constituted. Zach just cannot be the guy without earning it any longer - the time has come to pick the 52 over the 1. 

Two years ago, the Jets were 0-13 and people were already imagining him with his long flowing golden locks in green. But it wasn't meant to be as the Jets, as they inevitably do, blew it and lost out on the future (and now current) star quarterback. Just another day in the life of a Jets fan. 

Everyone say it with me - SAME. OLD. JETS.  It was a Same Old Jets clinic late in the 4th quarter in what was otherwise just a team outplayed by its opponent. This game was a failure on the parts of all three phases of the game, the coaching staff, and yes, the quarterback. He's not fully to blame, but he's in the mix too. Just a complete disaster. 

Can anything go right for this franchise? Now Mike White is hurt, and you couldn't have scripted it any better for Zach to sneak in there and get a start. Can we now say that there HAS to be a concern for White's durability? Also, a preview of this week's game against the red hot Detroit Lions. 

Barry and Phil join me again for their second appearance as Curtis Up The Middle. Join them as we provide group therapy for me and talk some Mike White. 

At least.  "At least we were in the game".  At least we're playing tough opponents well on the road".  "At least we have 7 wins". Enough! No more settling for mediocrity just because it's better than what we've had!!!!! 

The Jets are in the midst of the playoff picture, but with a loss this weekend, they likely fall out of the picture and put themselves in jeopardy of missing the postseason. It's an uphill climb either way, but a loss against the Bills means it's almost a requirement to win the last 4 and an absolutel minimum of 3-1. Tough road - no one to blame but themselves!

The Same Old Jets showed up again this past week, making an appearance for the 3rd time in the last 5 games. Many want to argue that it's not the SOJ because we're young and hungry and blah blah blah. It's the SOJ all the way. Find out why I say that!

Lorenzo joins me once again as we talk Jets, Mike White, Minnesota and sprinkle in some Same Old Jets moments in Episode 83.

Join me with Barry and Phil as they talk Mike White and introduce their upcoming podcast, Curtis Up the Middle. Find out how it got its name on this special edition of The Fake Spike Podcast. 

Well, Zach Wilson may not see the field again this year (and if things go well, ever again in a Jets uniform). Mike White came in and lit up the Bears, rejuvenating a dormant offense that was struggling big time and making it look prolific. Let's hope this continues!

Well, the Jets did the right thing and gave Zach Wilson a seat on the bench after he showed terrible judgment in stating that "No", he didn't feel he let his defense down last Sunday. Mike White, the darling of many fans, steps in and tries to give the Jets offense a spark. 

It seems that Zach Wilson may already be near the end in Year 2 of his career. Join Rob with Barry and Lorenzo, lifelong Jets fans, as they chat about this and more on Episode 79!

I do this one myself today (Rob) and it's a diatribe about the Same Old Jets making yet another appearance. The Same Old Jets thing has been around for 30 years, and it's never gonna go away. 

The biggest game the Jets have played in years.  Win, and they're in first place. Lost, they're in last place. What a situation!

Our thoughts about the Jets thus far, and Rob's thoughts about next week's rematch with the hated Patriots .

Today was a legitimate win and there can be no argument about it! No flukey comebacks, no weird plays - the Jets simply beat the Buffalo Bills in a game where they were underdogs by almost 2 touchdowns. Could it be a turning point for the franchise? It's clear this team is ready to win - most of the success will hinge upon the progress of one Zach Wilson. Listen to us break it down. Featuring Dr. Stu.