Rex Ryan's View

[TheSage]

i apologize if this had been posted

Jets coach Rex Ryan over the weekend:

On QB Mark Sanchez possibly starting: "We wouldn't have traded up for Mark if we didn't think he had the ability to compete for the starting position. ... I think he's a special guy and we'll see what happens. I think it's going to be a great competition (between Sanchez and Kellen Clemens).''

On Sanchez's limited experience: "Every case would be an individual case. You can make any study you want. Eventually, it comes down to the individual. I think we saw that last year in Baltimore. (The Ravens) had a Division I transfer in Joe Flacco. I don't have to look further than him.''

On RB Shonn Greene: "This is a special talent. Great vision. We even had one report say that he had the vision of some other guy we've had around here. ... Curtis Martin, but he's 30 pounds heavier.

"The only negative, and I've mentioned this to Shonn already -- because he's very physical, he's got to improve on his pass protection. We think he's got that ability to turn that into a strength.''

On Greene not being fast enough: "He's a big man. He's close to 230 pounds. He's a big back with super vision. That's what it takes in this league. He runs through arm tackles. He can see the hole and he hits it. He's a downhill runner. I think this young man is going to be a tremendous player for us.''

On the lack of a blocking tight end: "If you're just looking at the roster of where's your blocking tight end, it might be tackle Wayne Hunter. He probably blocks better than any tight end you can get in the draft. Does it limit you in the passing game? Maybe. We used to teach just one or two routes for a tackle just to keep the defense honest.''

On signaling it's a running play when you bring in an extra offensive tackle: "Absolutely. But then you have play-action and throw (David) Clowney the ball over everybody's head. That's an opportunity that you have in the passing game.''

On a lack of offensive firepower without a game-breaking wide receiver: "I think it starts with your offensive line. It's hard to score in this league if you can't protect the quarterback or run the ball. I think we'll be able to do both of those things."

On receiving corps: "It usually takes about three years for a receiver to truly develop anyway. Jerry Rice couldn't play as a rookie (Sorry, Rex, Rice had 49 catches for 927 yards and 3 TDs as a rookie). With Brad (Smith), David (Clowney), (Chansi) Stuckey, our guys aren't rookies now. They need to step up. The opportunity is going to be there. I'd be shocked if we're not happy with the results.''

[LionelRichie]

good stuff. ryan sounds pretty confident in this team - surprising that he chose to mention clowney of all people. should be an exciting season.

[DMaynard]

good stuff. ryan sounds pretty confident in this team - surprising that he chose to mention clowney of all people. should be an exciting season.

Surprise, surprise. We will be hearing his name a lot.

[DMaynard]

iOn receiving corps: "It usually takes about three years for a receiver to truly develop anyway. Jerry Rice couldn't play as a rookie (Sorry, Rex, Rice had 49 catches for 927 yards and 3 TDs as a rookie). With Brad (Smith), David (Clowney), (Chansi) Stuckey, our guys aren't rookies now. They need to step up. The opportunity is going to be there. I'd be shocked if we're not happy with the results.''

And a ton of dropped passes.

[Matt39]

I liked what he had to say about Greene. He's right on about having excellent vision and having the ability to break tackles is what truely makes a good back in this league.

Watching guys like Mcfadden, Bush guys with great speed but go down on first contact in college...it doesnt work on the next level.