flgreen Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Richardson brings intriguing mix to OTAs June, 6, 2013 Jun 6 5:00 AM ET By Matt Ehalt | ESPNNewYork.com FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Learning all the intricacies of the different positions on the defensive line has Jets first-round pick Sheldon Richardson feeling like he's back at the University of Missouri. "It's like college a little bit, but way more intense and a whole lot faster," Richardson said Wednesday. "I'm adjusting to it on the fly and I'm starting to get a little more fluid out there. The game's starting to slowly come into my own, but it will take a while. It's coming along good, though." As the Jets prepare to wrap up organized team activities and begin their three-day minicamp starting June 11, Richardson's versatility has been put to the test as the team has used him in various positions. Richardson played defensive tackle in college and projects to be an inside pass-rusher for the Jets. "It's always a challenge at first," said Richardson, the 13th overall pick in this year's draft. "It's repetition to get it right, for me anyway. That's how I learn -- through our repetition." In their base package, the Jets run a 3-4, which would project to have Kenrick Ellis as the nose tackle, and Richardson and Muhammad Wilkerson serving as the ends. Since the Jets use multiple fronts and will switch to 4-3 packages, Richardson has to be able to move around. In a 4-3, the team would likely make him one of two interior pass-rushers alongside Wilkerson. Richardson said he's catching up on the various calls and checks the team uses for the different spots on the defensive line, and has noticed they come faster than what he has experienced. He added there's a lot more to remember, but embraces the challenge. The first-rounder primarily played in a 4-3 with Missouri, but he also saw time in a 3-4, including at nose tackle. He credits the Tigers with helping him transition to the NFL. "My preparation to the NFL was pretty legit at Mizzou. They prepared us well, even though the season didn't go where we wanted, but they got us right," Richardson said. "I came here, I was in shape, I followed my training and stuck to my work ethic and pretty much everything I learned at Mizzou: Start fast and finish strong. And that's how I plan on doing throughout my career." In his short time with the Jets, Richardson has already made an impression on head coach Rex Ryan with the zeal he has displayed during the voluntary practices. "It's not hard to recognize a guy that plays with that kind of energy, that kind of enthusiasm," Ryan said. "We talk about it here, playing like a Jet. Nobody likes that term, but it's a huge term to us. And sometimes when you go out, you send scouts out, you talk about that we shouldn't have to teach desire and effort and all of that type of stuff. Certainly this is a guy you don't have to worry about." He added: "It's not surprising that we're seeing what we're seeing. He just jumps in there. You put him all over the place and he's just hitting and he's going 100 mph." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 LOL Misspelled Mix in heading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Play like a Jet....that Rex Ryan, he's so DUMB!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Play like a Jet....that Rex Ryan, he's so DUMB!!!! Isn't there a storm down there? Go surf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 He said its like college here! Holy sh*t another one who.has figured out Ryan knows way less than you, I, or our friends in the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Why is this writer lying about the Jets' 4-3 usage btw? Its all or nothing and they are NOT a 4-3 team. So now Ryan is feeding the media and players lies...scuuuuumbag. Cant wait until they lose and we can hire the latest and greatest coordinator. I'm already dry bumping Darrell Bevell's leg as I type. Hes so amazing and smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Isn't there a storm down there? Go surf Need to wait till it moves out into the ocean and off land. Right now its just wind and rain for the next couple of days, really sh*tty out. Sucks, kinda like Rex Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Need to wait till it moves out into the ocean and off land. Right now its just wind and rain for the next couple of days, really sh*tty out. Sucks, kinda like Rex Ryan. Hurricane Rex=Devastation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Play like a Jet....that Rex Ryan, he's so DUMB!!!! Aree you going to make a sarcastic post about Rex in every thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Aree you going to make a sarcastic post about Rex in every thread ? It's only sarcasm after Rex ****s up again, it's totally real support until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drums Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I really really like what this guy says. I wish all of our players had this mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 who is this richardson guy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Is mis short for misery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm kind of excited about Richardson. I'm cultivating a superunit DL boner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm kind of excited about Richardson. I'm cultivating a superunit DL boner. I kind of agree. I wasn't sold at first but I am pretty hopeful now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm kind of excited about Richardson. I'm cultivating a superunit DL boner. Impossible now that Coples is going to be the LBeriest LB who ever LBered and fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Impossible now that Coples is going to be the LBeriest LB who ever LBered and fail.Coples failing at LB is how we get to the superunit DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Coples failing at LB is how we get to the superunit DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Who needs empirical evidence when we've got Rex Ryan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Who needs empirical evidence when we've got Rex Ryan? Pretty much, but sure there is a QB sized crack in there for now. Happens to the best of 'em sometimes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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