ESPN reporter Rich Cimini covers the New York Jets. Proud Syracuse alum, member of the Suffolk County (N.Y.) and Sachem High Sports Halls of Fame.
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Never forget: NFLers (former players, coaches and execs) share their memories of 9/11.
Emotional stories of heartbreak and inspiration, with #Jets and #Giants playing a key role in the aftermath. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/4987…
Interesting comments from Mike Tannenbaum
I asked @RealTannenbaum about the Jets.
"If you're running the Jets today what are you doing?"
"I'm talking to Aaron Glenn about his process. A couple of things that really bothered me from [Sunday]..."
Offense, game management....Mike T breaks it down:
Brownlee tells ESPN that he was benched last week because he missed meetings, incurring a fine from the team. #Jets espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5032…
Jets players declined to fire back, likely because they were instructed to keep quiet. But make no mistake, the quote made the rounds in the building.
Minkah Fitzpatrick: “Yeah, I mean, of course whenever our name is brought up, whether it be by an opponent or a past opponent, it catches our eye. But the way that I operate, I go out there and play 110% effort no matter who I'm playing against, no matter what they say.
"Obviously, certain things add a little more fuel to the fire, but at the end of the day, I have to go out there and do my job. I feel like most of the guys in this locker room operate in the same fashion.” #Jets
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty on facing the Jets: “I think we can definitely get the run game going, get back on track and just really get after these guys. Couple of guys out there that don’t really want to tackle, but I’m not going to say names.” (Via Raiders team website) #Jets
Jeanty is averaging 3.1 yards per rush.
Jets injury report: David Bailey didn’t practice for the second day in a row. Breece Hall was limited again — fourth straight day. At one point, he left positional drills and went to the rehab area. #Jets
David Bailey (groin) is on the rehab field, working with trainers, at the start of practice. #Jets
Reich defends first- and second-down calls at the goal line (yes, even the Beck handoff).
As for the third-down play (a sack), he admits "that wasn't a great call" -- the one call from the game he wants back. Says he should've tried to get it to Garrett Wilson: "I have to do better there." #Jets
OC Frank Reich describes Garrett Wilson's frustration as "a healthy tension." Cites 2 examples where Wilson impacted the play without touching the ball.
First play of MIA game: Wilson draws 2 defenders on a quick out, leaving Omar Cooper Jr open down the seam for 52 yards.
Third Q: Wilson runs a go route, free safety cheats to his side, leaving the middle open for Cooper. Geno Smith throws a 60-yard strike to Cooper.
Reich: "Garrett doesn't touch it there, but that's 100 yards of offense."
That said, Reich understands Wilson's frustration: "He wants the ball when the game is on the line." #Jets
Jets DC Brian Duker on whether he shared the comments with his players: “I’m sure they’re aware.”
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty on facing the Jets: “I think we can definitely get the run game going, get back on track and just really get after these guys. Couple of guys out there that don’t really want to tackle, but I’m not going to say names.” (Via Raiders team website) #Jets
Jeanty is averaging 3.1 yards per rush.
“I love it here. Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest, but I'm hopeful.” #Jets espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5030…
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty on facing the Jets: “I think we can definitely get the run game going, get back on track and just really get after these guys. Couple of guys out there that don’t really want to tackle, but I’m not going to say names.” (Via Raiders team website) #Jets
Jeanty is averaging 3.1 yards per rush.
Also: CB Nahshon Wright tells ESPN that he's "definitely frustrated" by having no role on defense. Asked if he has requested a trade, he said, "Not formally...(But) I've expressed my feelings (to the team)."
Story: Garrett Wilson puts it all out there: Doesn't want to be traded, but frustrated by the losing. As for the lack of targets, he believes that's "avoidable." #Jets espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5030…
Story: Garrett Wilson puts it all out there: Doesn't want to be traded, but frustrated by the losing. As for the lack of targets, he believes that's "avoidable." #Jets espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5030…
Jets injury report: The players to watch this week are Breece Hall and David Bailey. Hall has practiced three straight days, starting last Thursday, but he hasn’t been full. Bailey appears to be a day-to-day situation. #Jets
A very candid Garrett Wilson today: Says he’s not looking to be traded (“I love it here”), but acknowledges his frustration in not getting targets. #Jets
No sign of David Bailey (groin) on the practice field, not even in the rehab area. He was not expected to participate in practice today. #Jets
Interesting comment from Aaron Glenn. He was asked if he's "stretched too thin" by calling the defense and managing the game/clock/etc.:
"I wouldn't say that. I could see how you would say that. And it's not easy -- I'll be upfront and tell you that -- but it's my job to try to make sure these things happen and I'm going to put the stress on me to be able to do that."
#Jets
Given their epic struggles in two-minute situations, Glenn said they're devoting more time to them in practice. In 24 games under Glenn, they've been outscored in the final 2 minutes of the first half, 107-6. #Jets