flgreen Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Green Day: Jets need A (assist) from Q October, 10, 2013 OCT 10 6:00 AM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- He's learning a new position (rush linebacker) and he's coming off a fractured ankle, so it would've been unrealistic to expect Quinton Coples to have his A-game from the outset. That said, the New York Jets need more production from the former first-round pick, considering how much he's been on the field. In three games, Coples has played in 165 defensive snaps (73 percent of the team's total), but his stats are modest: one solo tackle and five assists, seven quarterback hits, and no sacks. That Coples came back so quickly after ankle surgery reflects his toughness, but it is time to transform that into production, especially with pass rushing specialist Antwan Barnes out for the season with a knee injury. Coples, Garrett McIntyre and maybe Calvin Pace will have to absorb Barnes' playing time, about 30 snaps per game. Imagine the Jets' front seven when Coples gets comfortable. ICYMI: More on Barnes' injury, which occurred Monday night in Atlanta. ... Guard Willie Colon had some interesting things to say about the Tim Tebow circus and the make-up of the Jets' locker room when he arrived last March. ... Rookie quarterback Geno Smith is a "flatliner," according to Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. He meant that as a positive. ... What does the future hold for Mark Sanchez? Rex Ryan won't say. ... The NFL standings say the Steelers stink. The Jets refuse to believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Now is the time we find out if Coples is going to be a star. he has been playing all right, but not at the level he can, and they expect him to. He has had reasons, as Cimini pointed out, injury, new position, but now is the time to dial it up if the Jets are going to get thru this tough stretch and still be in contention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscanes331 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Is it possible that he just wasn't meant to play the new position he's been working on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Is it possible that he just wasn't meant to play the new position he's been working on? This could be. The guy appears to be a natural 4-3 DE. We'll see how it works out. I'm hoping he can rush the passer. Think the Jets are to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 This could be. The guy appears to be a natural 4-3 DE. We'll see how it works out. I'm hoping he can rush the passer. Think the Jets are to He's a natural 43 DT fwiw. Hoping it will start to click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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