When D.J. Reed looks at the New York Jets' record through their first eight games, the cornerback thinks there's no way they should be sitting at 2-6.
Not even close. “It’s painful because we’re losing by four points, a field goal, two points, one point,” Reed said Monday. “It’s like we're just coming up right short.
I feel like we’re finding ways to lose because we have a talented roster.” On paper, yes. But a season that started with expectations of making a long run through the playoffs with Aaron Rodgers leading the way has been derailed.
The Jets are at a low point after losing 25-22 to the New England Patriots on Sunday — a game in which they held the lead until the closing minute. “It just seems like in a crucial moment,” tight end Tyler Conklin said, “we seem to make mistakes that you can’t make when you want to win football games in this league.” And New York's defense, considered a strength of the team entering the season, failed to finish off what Reed said "should've been a win.
” Instead, it was the latest debacle in what is now a five-game losing streak — with four of the defeats by one score — that has the Jets and their fans wondering if it can get any worse. “I know this season is probably crazy watching this because I know, like, the talent of this team, it doesn’t make sense,” Reed said. “So I know that’s how the fans feel, most certainly.
"I know that they’re probably flabbergasted.” Owner Woody Johnson sensed.