The Jets beat the Patriots 26-20 in overtime Sunday to keep their playoff dreams alive. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game:
1. The effect Todd Bowles has had on the Jets reminds me of a recent leader of a New York sports team – Joe Torre. Now, Bowles has a long way to go to match Torre’s success with the Yankees — as in, four championships and a boatload of division titles to go — but Bowles has had a calming influence on the Jets that reminds me of Torre’s.
Remember: Torre took over a tumultuous situation in 1996 with George Steinbrenner firing the popular Buck Showalter after a playoff appearance and walked into a clubhouse with plenty of players still loyal to Showalter.