Cmartin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 By BRIAN COSTELLO Posted: 10:07 AM, August 6, 2013 CORTLAND – The Jets have two practices left before packing up and heading to Detroit to open the preseason. Monday’s practice was sloppy. I’m sure the players heard about it from coach Rex Ryan. It will be interesting to see how they respond. Here are three things on my mind this morning: 1. QB SHUFFLE – Ryan revealed yesterday that Geno Smith would likely get the first-team snaps today, ending the team’s rotation of two days for one quarterback, two for another. What does it mean? We’ll see. Ryan said the team has not decided who will start Friday in Detroit, but I find that hard to believe. An argument can be made for both. Sanchez, as the incumbent, has been given the first snap in the spring and training camp. Does he deserve this start out of respect since he is the veteran? With Smith, you could argue that you’d learn more from watching him face the Lions’ first-team defense. If he tears up the Lions’ backups how meaningful is that? Ryan said both quarterbacks will see some time with the starters, but typically in the first preseason game the starters are not in for much more than a series. Maybe we’ll hear from offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg at some point. 2. WESTHOFF’S PLAN – Former special teams coach Mike Westhoff has been at practice for the last few days. He had an interesting idea for the Jets’ defense. He believes that they would maximize their talent by playing five defensive linemen/outside linebackers, one middle linebacker and five defensive backs. Westhoff said that would play to their strengths. You’d have Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson, Quinton Coples, Calvin Pace and Antwan Barnes on the line, giving you a strong pass rush. Play Demario Davis at inside linebacker because he can cover as well as rush. Then you’d have one safety in Dawan Landry and four cornerbacks with Antonio Cromartie, Dee Milliner, Kyle Wilson and either Ellis Lankster or Isaiah Trufant. It’s an interesting idea. Ryan said yesterday he’s open to the idea of playing Wilson at safety in order to get the most talent on the field at once. 3. PRACTICE WRINKLE – Ryan has changed up the team’s practice schedule a little in this training camp. One of the new elements is a special teams period devoted to open-field tackling. The players break up into three groups and there are stations they go through that work on angles, shedding blocks and wrapping up. At the same time, players who do not play special teams are stretching on another field. It’s a good use of practice time. Read more: 3-point stance: QB rotation, Westhoff's plan and a practice wrinkle http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/jetsblog/point_stance_qb_rotation_westhoff_hoIGEcQruN1YbV0eaYiAOM#ixzz2bCiYi7Lm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 the article is actually inaccurate, Mark got the first team Reps even those Geno was supposed to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmartin Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 the article is actually inaccurate, Mark got the first team Reps even those Geno was supposed to... Can't believe a thing Rex says!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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