Ryno the Jet Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 http://www.metro.us/...g-early-returns McKnight move showing early returns KRISTIAN DYER 27 September 2012 09:42 AL PEREIRA/GETTY IMAGES Joe McKnight. The second day of the Joe McKnight experiment seems to be paying off. McKnight, who is making the transition to cornerback with the loss of Darrelle Revis, showed improvement Thursday. “We’re trying to teach Joe our defense, the coverages and things like that,” head coach Rex Ryan said. “One thing I know — from a physicality standpoint, from talent and a physical standpoint, he can match up. Yesterday, he actually picked off all three quarterbacks. That’s a good thing and a bad thing.” McKnight acknowledges that it is between the ears and not between the sidelines that will be the biggest adjustment. But learning to play the position within the defense’s scheme will be the biggest challenge. He’s making plays — McKnight intercepted quarterback Mark Sanchez again on Thursday in practice — but it isn’t from his grasp of the defense or his assignments. “I’m still relying on my athleticism right now. I don’t have my technique down. I have to rely on the athleticism as I get the technique down,” McKnight told Metro. “But I feel ready. I have to stick with my man. Do I know the defense? I don’t know the defense. But I’m game ready and I feel I can step in.” He doesn’t seem ready to call him a cornerback quite yet, but Ryan raves about the potential behind moving McKnight to defense. The focus for McKnight this week is exclusively on getting a grasp of what he needs to do mentally when he’s on the field, if he’s on the field against the 49ers this Sunday. “I think he needs that. I think offensively he has a good enough grasp of our system. But on defense, he probably can’t tell you anything,” Ryan said. “That’s why we’re putting him in there and kind of bringing him along that way. Work him on defense and obviously he’ll still have a role on offense.” As far as the defensive work, McKnight is willing to rely on his physical abilities on Sunday if called upon. “I should be good,” McKnight said. “If you’re an athlete you step in and play.” Follow Jets beat writer Kristian Dyer on Twitter @KristianRDyer. NEW YORK http://www.metro.us/...153007&counter= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 That’s why we’re putting him in there and kind of bringing him along that way. Work him on defense and obviously he’ll still have a role on offense.” Is it really obvious? I haven't seen it yet in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik72 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Only the Jets could think it's a good thing that their QB1 has been intercepted by RB3. [Rolls eyes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knix Tix Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Dear Joe -- Suck it up...Toughen up...And for christ's sake don't Bitch up or Throw up! Remember what you said during camp Joe? I do! You said you need to earn your money or the Jets should cut you. (The time is NOW for this fukken underachiever to overachieve, and make us forget that he Threw-up!) Signed: CONCERNED JET FAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The Texas St Armadillos pulled it off so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Is it really obvious? I haven't seen it yet in 2012. You want to be hit in the face with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The Texas St Armadillos pulled it off so.... Really wish they would've brought Popke into camp as competition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Really wish they would've brought Popke into camp as competition... They did manage to draft Featherstone in the 2nd round at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knix Tix Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The Texas St Armadillos pulled it off so.... Seriously man...I'm recovering from a hospital stay that had me laid up for about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks. What happened in that game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Only the Jets could think it's a good thing that their QB1 has been intercepted by RB3. [Rolls eyes] Well, it's certainly one way to complete a pass to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 You want to be hit in the face with it. Hey! This isn't the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Only the Jets could think it's a good thing that their QB1 has been intercepted by RB3. [Rolls eyes] If you actually read the article, Rex fully admitted that McKnight intercepting our quarerbacks is not a good thing. But by all means, please, don't let facts get in the way of your agenda-driven comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Seriously man...I'm recovering from a hospital stay that had me laid up for about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks. What happened in that game? Our safety gave a sinkutzu elbow thrust to the outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 They did manage to draft Featherstone in the 2nd round at least. Really wish they would've brought Popke into camp as competition... Do we get Kathy as our new kicker?? Sign me up for some of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Our safety gave a sinkutzu elbow thrust to the outback. Illegal contact. Number 51. Sincutzu Alba Thrust to the outback, Orimuatzu Roundhouse Lungekick to the cornerback, Takitami Insort Block to the...shoot, nevermind. 15 yards. First down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 They did manage to draft Featherstone in the 2nd round at least. Maybe they should try converting him to LB and he'll turn into Alvin Mack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well, it's certainly one way to complete a pass to him. It's brilliant if you really think about it. Rex figures if the QBs learn to think of McKnight as a CB, then when he's on the field on the offense, they'll start perfectly throwing balls straight to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Only the Jets could think it's a good thing that their QB1 has been intercepted by RB3. [Rolls eyes] POTW nom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 POTW nom. If an RB picked Sanchez off, does that mean it was the RB's fault, or the defense?? It's like blame, within blame, within blame BRRRRAAAAAHHHHHHMMMMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knix Tix Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Illegal contact. Number 51. Sincutzu Alba Thrust to the outback, Orimuatzu Roundhouse Lungekick to the cornerback, Takitami Insort Block to the...shoot, nevermind. 15 yards. First down. Hahahahahaha!!!! I get it now! Still LMFAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets62 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 That boy's gonna get lit up like a Christmas tree! But if he plays well, which I hope, why was he a running back? Just a thought but expect Ryan to use him sparingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knix Tix Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 That boy's gonna get lit up like a Christmas tree! But if he plays well, which I hope, why was he a running back? Just a thought but expect Ryan to use him sparingly. Joe needs to grow up mentally...that's the 1st part. I don't know WTF the Jets are trying to do with this kid. I only hope THEY KNOW something we don't. So imma just sit back and watch this $hit unfold before I begin to evaluate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 all the jets suck we're doomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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