Paranoid vs. Optimistic: Jets-Titans

Every Jets fan has two sides. We are all schizophrenic; we alternate between paranoid, neurotic, sobbing Suzys and rabid, take-on-the-world hope mongers. That’s why I think it’s so interesting to look at our prospects for the season through the lens of the paranoid fan, and through that of the optimistic one. Today’s game is going to tell us everything about our season. Today’s game will tell us whether Rex Ryan has built a Super-Bowl-contending playoff team, or whether the same old Jets are still alive and kicking. The difference between victory and defeat in this game is going to be small, and if the Jets can win a tough game like this they will be ready to beat any team in the league. Optimistic – The Titans are 0-2 for a reason. Their defense stinks, ranked 32nd in the league against the pass. Their quarterback is old and immobile, throwing to young and inexperienced receivers. Their only bright spot is their running game – but the Jets ranked top in the league last year against...