flgreen Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Jets plan to stop Big Ben October, 11, 2013 OCT 11 6:30 PM ET By Matt Ehalt | ESPNNewYork.com RECOMMEND2 TWEET3 COMMENTS0 EMAIL PRINT FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The play was there for the making. In last year's loss to Pittsburgh, Jets linebacker David Harris came in clean on a blitz and had a shot at sacking Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. [+] Enlarge AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarDavid Harris and the Jets had a hard time bringing down Ben Roethlisberger in 2012. When it comes to taking down Roethlisberger, though, things are never as easy as they seem. "Stepped up on me, got the ball off and threw a touchdown," Harris recalled of Roethlisberger's 37-yard strike. "He's one of those guys who's good at that." The Jets have a tall challenge ahead of them Sunday as they face off against one of the league's most elusive quarterbacks. While Roethlisberger can be prone to sacks, he's also a major problem for opposing defenses for his ability to extend plays and break away from individual tackles. "The guy can seriously be a nightmare because once the play breaks down, that's where you really begin to worry about him," Jets defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman said Thursday. "He starts to run around and move around and it basically becomes playground football and there's no one in the league that does it better than he does by extending plays, looking around and all of sudden he finds somebody that's open and boom. A play that looked good for you ends up being a good play for them because of his ability to extend plays." Several Jets said Roethlisberger's size is what makes him such a difficult quarterback to tackle. Standing at 6-5, 241 pounds, Roethlisberger has the necessary strength to break away from a defender and keep plays alive for an extra few seconds. Harris mentioned how Roethlisberger can even make a throw with a defender draped all over him. For the Jets, their emphasis is making sure they do a great job wrapping up Roethlisberger and group-tackling him. Instead of risking Roethlisberger against a single defender, the Jets want to get as many bodies to him to ensure he goes down. In the back end, the secondary is making sure they cover for that extra two to three seconds to give their front seven the extra time they need to make that play. "He's never down until you actually see him lying on the ground with the ball in his hand," Jets linebacker Calvin Pace said. "And he's a big guy. It's like tackling myself, 6-5, 250-plus." While Roethlisberger can keep plays alive with his evasiveness, it sometimes comes back to haunt him as opponents can go after the ball while he's running around. He's already lost four fumbles this year, including one in the final minute of the Steelers' loss to Minnesota in their last game. He's been sacked 15 times and has already thrown five interceptions as the Steelers are 0-4. The Jets are aware they will have opportunities to force fumbles Sunday. "He's just like any other quarterback when they're scrambling out the pocket they tend to have the ball away from their body which makes it vulnerable to strip," Jets defensive lineman Damon Harrison said. "Just like any other quarterback when he feels the pressure he gets out the pocket and they don't do a good job keeping the ball to their body." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 They better plan to do a heck of a lot better tackling then they did in the last 12 minutes of the Falcons game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 They better plan to do a heck of a lot better tackling then they did in the last 12 minutes of the Falcons game jets offense ran 44 ******* plays they are human, they get tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 im glad they plan to stop him and not just let him do whatever he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 They better plan to do a heck of a lot better tackling then they did in the last 12 minutes of the Falcons game I think T0m Shane had cleared this up last week. Rex Ryans D is only good for 3.25 quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 jets offense ran 44 ******* plays they are human, they get tired Yeah I agree, but still 14 points in 12 minutes. Not so good. The DL was great all game. When the stress was put on the DB's, they didn't hold up so well. Matty Ice is pretty good in those situations, but so is Ben. If they make the tackles they will win, if they don't................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yeah I agree, but still 14 points in 12 minutes. Not so good. The DL was great all game. When the stress was put on the DB's, they didn't hold up so well. Matty Ice is pretty good in those situations, but so is Ben. If they make the tackles they will win, if they don't................... the 2 deep safeties was the problem. now I usually go for a soft box, but in that situation, I don't like it. I used to think it was pettine calling that, now I know it was rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 the 2 deep safeties was the problem. now I usually go for a soft box, but in that situation, I don't like it. I used to think it was pettine calling that, now I know it was rex. Myself, I usually go for a tight one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I think T0m Shane had cleared this up last week. Rex Ryans D is only good for 3.25 quarters. I see TomShane is now stealing my material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge o8 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 if we win this the jets will be be in great shape comming up is the saints and the pats again, hard games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Either of these 2 especially Wilkerson gets a hand on Ben he's not going anywhere. I don't think their Oline has a chance, if Geno plays half as well as Monday I'm not all that concerned about the ****ed up scheduling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Myself, I usually go for a tight one they're all tight for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 We are down with DBs ... Cro and Milliner are out. We don't have much of any help out there. We can't do this without them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 We are down with DBs ... Cro and Milliner are out. We don't have much of any help out there. We can't do this without them sanders is averaging 11 ypc, no tds brown is averaging 12 ypc, 2 tds cotch is averaging 16 ypc, 2 tds miller has only started 2 games, not sure of his status coming off knee surgery none of that matters. the squealers are soft up the middle, the jets are epic up the middle. no QB likes pressure up the middle. rape the rapist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ben has absolutely killed the Jets extending the play -- hopefully our better talent across the D--line turns this around. No cray blitz scheme, Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Rex Ryans D is only good for 3.25 quarters. Or, 13/16ths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 We are down with DBs ... Cro and Milliner are out. We don't have much of any help out there. We can't do this without them cro may play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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