Jets' Ryan Backs Geno Smith After Ugly Loss To Bears
The Jets were upset with their weak work in scoring range — and with what they claimed was a lack of execution by the officials on a critical second-quarter play Monday night.
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The Jets were upset with their weak work in scoring range — and with what they claimed was a lack of execution by the officials on a critical second-quarter play Monday night.
The New York Jets handed the Chicago Bears their 27-19 victory on Monday Night Football.
Jay Cutler threw two touchdown passes to Martellus Bennett, and the Chicago Bears took advantage of some early mistakes by the New York Jets before holding on for a 27-19 victory.
We heard from Boomer's broadcast partner Kevin Harlan, who was on the radio call for Westwood One, as well as Rex Ryan and his embattled quarterback.
Geno Smith contributed to the Jets' long list of inexcusable mistakes, and that was enough for Craigie to call for Michael Vick to replace him as the starter.
By the time the typical player signs an NFL contract, around 100 scouts, coaches and general managers have pored over his history.
Press-man coverage, zone coverage, whatever. Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery cause opponents fits, and they'll be looking to do more of the same against the Jets.
The New York Jets could be without two important pieces on Monday night as defensive back Dee Milliner has been listed as doubtful with wide receiver Eric Decker identified as questionable. Both of these injuries will put pressure on head coach Rex Ryan and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg to make adjustments to their game plans.
"Unfortunately, over the past several weeks, we have seen all too much of the NFL doing wrong," he said. "That starts with me."
New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner is now dealing with tightness in his quadriceps in addition to a nagging high ankle sprain, leaving his status uncertain for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
"This story," the reporter informed him, "is about you." New York Jets playmaking linebacker David Harris shrugged his shoulders, scrunched up his face and sighed. He simply loathes the spotlight.
When the Jets and Bears get together Monday night at MetLife Stadium, these two imperfect teams should provide an excellent measuring stick for each other.
On one hand he appears to be a more contrite Santonio Holmes. But on the other, he seems as ornery as ever.
The league will provide financial, operational and promotional support to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
Rex Ryan's unit needs to show improvement after Aaron Rodgers passed for 346 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's demoralizing loss.
