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New York Jets: The Most Overrated Defense In The NFL
New York Jets: The Most Overrated Defense In The NFL
1999-2008, Rex Ryan had success as a defensive coach. In 1999, he took over as the defensive line coach, and in 2000, got a Super Bowl ring for one of the best single season defenses in NFL history. Ryan was the line coach from 1999-2004 and when defensive coordinator Mike Nolan left for a head coaching job, Ryan took over as the coordinator. From 2005 to 2008, Ryan had great success, whether it be working strokes of genius on substitutions or using blitz packages to confuse offenses. However, ...
News | Suggs Speaks!
baltimoreravens.com — Since he hasn’t yet signed his franchise tender, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs hasn’t shown his face in... Baltimore all offseason. But, the three-time Pro Bowler expects to reconnect with the team for the first day of training camp, which officially ... (more) News | Suggs Speaks!
Jets Beating The Giants…In The Media.
holyjoenamath.com — According to The Fifth Down , The Jets are more marketable than the Giants and are beating... them in the media coverage. I’m sure when Bart Scott heard he said, “Is there a bonus for that?” Toni Monkovic thinks the Jets younger, brash image will help the team with media ... (more) Jets Beating The Giants…In The Media.
Five defensive players who may surprise
Five defensive players who may surprise
nationalfootballpost.com — Five who might make us take notice this season.... (more) Five defensive players who may surprise

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Daily Links: 78 Days to go…
thejetsblog.com — ... - And finally….Must read article from Bleacher Report about how overrated the Jets defense is. And maybe he’s right in some respects, but it’s still a fun read. I like how he describes Marques Douglas as “comical”. (By the way, please vote in his poll, which asks “Are the Jets a Top Five defense?” - Yes is currently winning…) ...

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