Nick Bellore With 1 INT Today......or is it 2?

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Nick Bellore with 1 INT Today ... or Is It 2?

 

 

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  Randy Lange Editor-in-Chief, newyorkjets.com@rlangejets Blog: Randy's Radar 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Ryan had some definitive thoughts on giveaways inside the opponents' 20, a few of which he saw during this morning's return-to-work training camp practice.

 

 

"It's almost like a turnover in the red zone is worth twice as much as a turnover anywhere else," Ryan told reporters at his news conference. "You're right there on offense, knocking on the door, and you don't come away with any points. I've seen too many of them. It does kill you. It's more than just an interception or a fumble. No, it's bigger than that."

 

 

Nick Bellore doesn't mind hearing that, since he might be inclined to count his red zone interception of rookie QB Geno Smith this morning as two picks.

 

 

"It's always nice when you can make a play down there in that short space," said Bellore, sporting a cut lip from a collision during that red zone period. "You've got to kind of put it behind you, but it's always nice to get those. Of course, I would've liked to take it 100 yards for a score."

 

 

We already know Nick Bellore can come through in several roles. Since arriving as an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan in '11, he's been an accomplished special-teams leader and tackler and even took his first career reception 23 yards on a fake punt last season.

 

 

But this summer he's seeking to expand his defensive portfolio. Last season he was in on 336 special teams plays, second-most on the Jets behind Demario Davis, but played defense for only five plays, all in Game 6 against Indianapolis.

 

 

"It's a process every day," Bellore said. "I really need to be ready to step in at any number of positions. I want to be ready for when my name is called to get a shot to do it, and the key to that is just staying on top of all the players, whether it's Mike or Will or dime, whatever, because guys get injured, it's kind of the nature of the game."

 

 

If Bellore keeps coming up with two interceptions at a time, at least as far as his head coach scores them in the red zone, he's a snap to start getting more defensive playing time.

 

 

Sanchez Surge

 

 

Ryan wasn't happy with the practice, faulting not just the RZ turnovers but also three offensive penalties and the defense's downturn in intensity. "I thought the focus wasn't there, the attention to detail," Rex said. "I was not happy with the practice."

 

 

One exception was QB Mark Sanchez, whom Ryan lauded and who my partner Eric Allen said, had "maybe his best practice of camp." The one highlight was a drive to the plus-6 during 11-on-11 work, producing a Sanchez TD toss to RB Bilal Powell.

 

 

There were some comments about a Sanchez red zone overthrow that bounced off the railing past the end line and off a golfcart on the other side. But that was a positive, not a negative. He didn't take the sack, didn't throw the pick, threw the ball "into the stands" and wasn't flagged. And the drive continued.

 

 

Rex Cetera

 

 

Powell, whom Ryan called "probably one of the most underrated players in the league," won't be that anymore if he continues to pile up practices and games like the Green & White Scrimmage and today's work, which also included a 20-yard dash to set up his TD catch. ... CB Dee Milliner stepped away from the practice briefly to get his fingers taped.

 

 

Rookie G Brian Winters was back in uniform and practicing after spraining his ankle and leaving the scrimmage early on Saturday. ... TE Kellen Winslow stayed out of practice again but Ryan said it was the trainers' recommendation and not new-injury-related. Rex: "Just like we did with LaRon Landry last year, we'll lean on the experts. It's about getting these guys healthy and ready to go for 16 games." ... Today's attendance at SUNY Cortland: 811.

[BroadwayJoe12]

It really seems like KWII's knees are beyond shot and we'll be getting him for walk-throughs and games only, which as long as he knows where he has to be, will be better than almost anything we've had in a decade.  If the training staff can get 12 somewhat healthy games out of this guy, I'll be beyond impressed and somewhat optimistic about our offense. 

[#27TheDominator]

It really seems like KWII's knees are beyond shot and we'll be getting him for walk-throughs and games only, which as long as he knows where he has to be, will be better than almost anything we've had in a decade.  If the training staff can get 12 somewhat healthy games out of this guy, I'll be beyond impressed and somewhat optimistic about our offense. 

 

Better than the almighty Chris Baker?

[BroadwayJoe12]

Better than the almighty Chris Baker?

 

Ooh that guy. The only thing I can remember about Baker was Mike Carey's abortion of a call on the game-winning TD catch against Cleveland that robbed us from being 11-5.   Well, that and a lot of people being up-in-arms swearing we were going to rue the day we opted for Keller and Bubba Franks and let him go to new england.  

[#27TheDominator]

Ooh that guy. The only thing I can remember about Baker was Mike Carey's abortion of a call on the game-winning TD catch against Cleveland that robbed us from being 11-5.   Well, that and a lot of people being up-in-arms swearing we were going to rue the day we opted for Keller and Bubba Franks and let him go to new england.  

 

 

Yeah.  The bold is what I was talking about.  The Cleveland game was rough.  I was alternatively watching Norwegian and Japanese feeds in Italy on a laptop and they kept freezing. Aaaaaarrrrgggghh!  I also remember him dropping what was practically a handoff in Oakland one year.  Definition of JAG.  Decent player, not bad to have on the roster, but not a problem to replace.  Also, NOT FAST.

[BroadwayJoe12]

Yeah.  The bold is what I was talking about.  The Cleveland game was rough.  I was alternatively watching Norwegian and Japanese feeds in Italy on a laptop and they kept freezing. Aaaaaarrrrgggghh!  I also remember him dropping what was practically a handoff in Oakland one year.  Definition of JAG.  Decent player, not bad to have on the roster, but not a problem to replace.  Also, NOT FAST.

 

What I can see happening is we get a somewhat healthy season out of Winslow, it shows us all what a real TE should look like and then we don't have anywhere near that level of play for another ten years. In all honesty, it's hard to name really great play from any of our skill position guys in a very long time.

[bitonti]

bellore is a good young player and actually could play real defense one day. people complain about the LB corp but between Mcintyre, Bellore and Mauga (back from injury) any of these guys could step in for a starter for a game or two. Mauga especially is valuable as a nickel backer.