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Greene is key to balanced offense

September 17, 2011 11:48 PM By BOB GLAUBER bob.glauber@newsday.com

The Jets' Shonn Greene spikes the ball after

Photo credit: Getty Images | The Jets' Shonn Greene spikes the ball after running for a touchdown at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Dec. 26, 2010)

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From the time the Jets decided to part ways with running back Thomas Jones after the 2009 season and go with Shonn Greene as their starter, coach Rex Ryan has staunchly defended Greene as the go-to back for the team's "ground and pound" running game.

Just one problem here: More than two full seasons into his career, Greene has yet to live up to his coach's praise. And if he doesn't start producing...

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