JetNation Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 By Glenn Naughton It’s not much of a secret anymore. No matter how Todd Bowles spins it, starting outside linebacker Quinton Coples is losing his grip on his starting job, and one has to wonder if second-year player Trevor Reilly or rookie Lorenzo Mauldin are nipping at Coples’ heels. Viewed largely as a disappointment […] Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 if you look at the play counts, the OLB's just aren't getting reps at all. its harris, davis and DB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 if you look at the play counts, the OLB's just aren't getting reps at all. its harris, davis and DB's Wondering how long it'll be Davis if he keeps struggling. Wouldn't be shocked if we start seeing more Erin Henderson or Lattimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Lots of change looming here. May be three new LB'ers in 2016 Opening game starting for the Jets. Coples just has severely under performed in his playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 We've lacked any type of speed on the edge since Abe and it's absolutely brutal. If Coples' contract wasn't so prohibitive, it'd be nice to swing him for someone like Irvin or anyone with speed. Dude also plays better as a 5 tech than an OLB, so I suppose one could use him for leverage if Sheldon keeps on dumbassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Lots of change looming here. May be three new LB'ers in 2016 Opening game starting for the Jets. Coples just has severely under performed in his playing time. When you put a square peg into a round hole and then are surprised when it doesn't fit, that's not on the square peg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I knew he was having a down year, but when I saw that he only had 4 tackles I was blown away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 When you put a square peg into a round hole and then are surprised when it doesn't fit, that's not on the square peg. Gonna be really interesting to see what kind of career he has if somebody puts him back on the D-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 When you put a square peg into a round hole and then are surprised when it doesn't fit, that's not on the square peg. When you put a square peg into a round hole and then are surprised when it doesn't fit, that's not on the square peg. I think that the HC is trying to get his best players on the field at all times. QC is misplaced as an OLB. None the less, it is his position. He is severely under performing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I think that the HC is trying to get his best players on the field at all times. QC is misplaced as an OLB. None the less, it is his position. He is severely under performing. Underperforming based on what standards? The guy isn't an outside linebacker. He has shown that much over the last few years they have put him there. This isn't a Gholston problem where he sucks at both, Coples showed more than enough talent with his hand in the dirt when injuries pressed him there. Moving him back outside was a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I think that the HC is trying to get his best players on the field at all times. QC is misplaced as an OLB. None the less, it is his position. He is severely under performing. Could be the case, but why not throw Coples on the D-line on a rotational basis? I think Coples is being honest when he said he prefers playing D-line as opposed to LB. He just never looked good at OLB on any kind of consistent basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Could be the case, but why not throw Coples on the D-line on a rotational basis? I think Coples is being honest when he said he prefers playing D-line as opposed to LB. He just never looked good at OLB on any kind of consistent basis. I agree with you. The Jets are loaded on the DL. Much to the detriment of the S position. QC is only leverage at this point against Wilk or Sheldon leaving. I think they will keep both if possible with Big Lenny. QC looks done here. No room on the DL and no skill as an OLB. i don't think they want to use QC even in 4 man fronts. Personally I like him and think he is a tough guy. Just that he is in a tough spot with tremendous players on the DL that are all young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I agree with you. The Jets are loaded on the DL. Much to the detriment of the S position. QC is only leverage at this point against Wilk or Sheldon leaving. I think they will keep both if possible with Big Lenny. QC looks done here. No room on the DL and no skill as an OLB. i don't think they want to use QC even in 4 man fronts. Personally I like him and think he is a tough guy. Just that he is in a tough spot with tremendous players on the DL that are all young. IMO there is no way the Jets will pay Mo 15 million on a franchise tag next season so either Mo and his agent get reasonable or he will be somewhere else.. And before anyone says Mo and his agent are being reasonable how can that be when Mac had no problem dealing with Revis and others that got contracts this year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 IMO there is no way the Jets will pay Mo 15 million on a franchise tag next season so either Mo and his agent get reasonable or he will be somewhere else.. And before anyone says Mo and his agent are being reasonable how can that be when Mac had no problem dealing with Revis and others that got contracts this year.. I just don't see how the Jets can expect to win a SB if they continue to let their best players get away. It is just not scalable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfGlennFoley Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I was really hoping that Bowles would have the good sense to move Coples back to his original spot on the D-Line. Even coming out of college, he has always been much more effective when used as an interior rusher. Standing him up and using him on the edge is not suitable to his strengths, which surprises me because this staff has generally been doing a good idea of playing to their players abilities. This just strikes me as a Rex-esque fitting a square peg into a round hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I just don't see how the Jets can expect to win a SB if they continue to let their best players get away. It is just not scalable. Normally I'd agree, but if they can use Mo as chip in a deal for a QB, they still have enough talent on the D-line to make up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Normally I'd agree, but if they can use Mo as chip in a deal for a QB, they still have enough talent on the D-line to make up for it. what QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYallDay Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Play with 5 down linemen each down 5-1-5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I didn't know Coples was struggling. It's new to me. Beat the Jags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I knew he was having a down year, but when I saw that he only had 4 tackles I was blown away. I think that's considered an up year for Coples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 what QB? Any vet that may be available with new FO/CS like Stafford or Mo and a pick to move up and grab one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Doesn't look like Coples likes to practice at his new position. He should be better than what he is already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I wonder if Coples officially loses his job after today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 So glad to see Mauldin make a statement today!!. Good kid / tough foster kid life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I wonder if Coples officially loses his job after today. I don't know about lose, but his snaps are going to go way down. Especially since the only time you heard Coples name was on a penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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