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Had a nice move the ball period in the middle. Short yardage and goal line periods were to emphasize the physicality of the play. Aggression and physical play was there even without bringing guys all of the way to the ground. Special teams was running. Challenged the guys this morning and they responded. Flew to the ball on both sides. Means a lot when guys respond to a challenge and it showed him a lot about this group.
We have to have the resilience. Sometimes the offense comes out a little slow. Sometimes it comes out ripping and that's great. Can't just come out, have a successful drive, and think that the game is in the back. Have to reset no matter how the game starts. Refocus in, what's the defense doing? Make adjustments. Had some great rushes and plays on defense. Need to finish plays with the ball in their hand on both offense and defense.
Likes seeing guys challenging themselves and pushing their limits so that he can correct them later (re: Bryce throwing the pick). Going to go back and look at it to see where X was and what happened. "If we're not getting interceptions, we're not trying." We need to take those shots down the field so that we can hone it in, so that we can be crisp as we take those shots down there.
Biggest change with the new kickoff rule is the returner. Kick off return specialists can become valuable and be a way for guys to make the roster whether it's in the RB, WR, or DB rooms. If you have a guy that has a feel for stretching those blocks and making those cuts, you're going to want him. Otherwise, special teams make up is still relatively the same.
Ricky Lee had a fantastic preseason game. He's been battling during this camp. Goes up at Clowney to challenge himself at times. Has a lot to improve but took a step in the right direction. Some guys have a natural comfort level (Lee's is LT) but in order to make the roster as a swing tackle they gotta be comfortable on both sides.
Was with Clowney in Seattle so he already knows how he works. Knows that he goes 100mph, works on his toolbox, and provides fantastic veteran leadership. Took a vet day to recover his legs and the team is being smart with the volume of reps he gets in practice. When they take care of guys it isn't to be nice, it's so that they can go full speed when they're out there.
Won't say whether or not guys that are hurt will be ready for the Jets. Goal is to get them back. Mindset is focusing on who's ready right now as well as will be the case with Buffalo. Both of those games will be important for the team.
Thought D'Shawn Jamison made some plays defensively against the Pats, but had one get away from him. Trevin Wallace ran it down from behind though and stopped Boutte at the 3yd line. Alex Cooke had a fantastic preseason game, tackled well in the open field. Eku Leota played so hard and gave effort in all phases. Was great to see Mike Boone have a couple of nice runs and see a guy that they can trust as they put things together. Didn't have a great day passing so it was hard to evaluate guys and some didn't take full advantage of their opportunities. The tight ends did take advantage though. Looking for more opportunities, especially in the receiver room, to evaluate.
Was excited about the physical play before the game showing up in the game and in today's practice after the game.
Jordan Matthews is absolutely seizing the opportunity. He's doing a fantastic job, they can count on him. He's giving everything that he's got on special teams and having a guy in the TE group that's doing what he's supposed to do with Ian and Tommy hurt is really valuable.
Wants David Moore around because he catches the ball when thrown to him. Really strong at the catch, strong in 1v1s, finishes strong in team periods. Steady Eddy mentality and his ability to help on ST is huge. Having a veteran guy like him is huge for Plummer + Luton. Thompkins was mentioned as well, but then stated he was waived/injured due to a hamstring. Rod Moore is doing a fantastic job with the group.
Yosh Nijman has a ways to go before suiting up. Had a reinforcement surgery in his leg and they're trying to be smart with guys coming back. Will continue bringing him along. Cam Gill should be back soon (had a surgically repaired hand) once the wound is done healing. LaBryan Ray had an illness that has gone passed 10 days. All hands medical wise helping him out with getting him back to normal. Jaden had to be waived to make room for an OL after the injuries vs. Pats.
