Garret having too much time to prepare
His track record on season openers, post bye weeks and now last years playoff loss at home vs a team they should have beaten is not good.
2016- lost season opener, won in OT after bye week, lost after bye week in playoffs
2015- won season opener (miracle), lost after bye
2014- lost season opener, won after bye week
2013- won season opener, won after bye week (both were vs NYG)
2012- won season opener, lost after bye week
2011- lost season opener, lost after bye week
2010- n/a, came on as HC after both
The common theme is other than maybe the 2012 opener at NYG, the team really didn't play all that well in any of the games. (They did play better than expected at NYJ in 2011 but found a way to lose in the end) Several flat starts that dug holes or just erratic play that idnt lead anyone to believe this was a well coached or prepared team.
It's a concern. When you combine that with all the young guys (many of who hardly practiced during camp and preseason) there is definitely an air of uncertainty that's absolutely warranted.