Rex Ryan: Don't dwell on poor offensive start
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, left, quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) and quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh watch practice at NFL football training camp. (July 29, 2012) Credit: AP
Their offensive production has been paltry, their pass protection often porous. Nevertheless, the Jets insist it's far too early to worry.
"I'm 100 percent sure when we kick it off for real, we will have more production," coach Rex Ryan said after Saturday's 26-3 loss to the Giants at MetLife Stadium. "There's absolutely no doubt about that."
Said Mark Sanchez, "We have to put the ball in the end zone, that's for sure. Some of that self-inflicted stuff -- the false start, the holding and the interception -- that stuff can't happen when we are starting to put ourselves in scoring position. We kind of hurt ourselves there. It's across the board. We just have to get better and be sharper."
Ryan told his players not to dwell on the loss.
"He said, 'Look, it's the second preseason game,' " Sanchez said. "We have to score points, but there's no reason to hit the panic button right now."
Fine for Landry?
LaRon Landry's "100-mph" tempo may cost him some serious cash. The Jets safety, known for going full-speed at all times, appeared destined for a flag after his helmet-to-helmet hit on Giants slot receiver Victor Cruz.
The replacement referees didn't call a penalty and Cruz said he thought it was a legal hit. But the league office likely will review the play and determine if a fine is warranted. Landry also picked off Eli Manning in the second quarter and returned the ball 21 yards.
Stay course or punt?
Will the Jets consider bringing in another punter? "You're always constantly looking at other teams," Ryan said. "How they kick, how they punt, whatever."
He called T.J. Conley one of the best "inside-the-20 punters" in the NFL, but Conley shanked back-to-back punts 19 and 23 yards Saturday. That gave the Giants great field position and one led to a touchdown.
