Sauce Gardner, a rookie Jets player, is ready to’show off the world’ against Miami WRs – New York Jets Blog

FLORHAM PARK N.J. — An overview of what’s happening around FLORHAM PARK New York Jets:

1. Matchup of Marquees It’s Sauce against Cheetah. Get your Buffalo wings and popcorn ready.

Cornerback for the Jets Sauce Gardner For days like these — a showdown Sunday against — was drafted fourth overall Miami Dolphins Star Tyreek HillThe most electrifying wide receiver in the game, The matchup will not be all-down as the Jets plan to switch coverages. However, let’s hope that the rookie gets some man–to-man opportunities.

Gardner is not a bashful person, but he wants to get his shot against the best.

He said, “It’s everything I dreamed of.” “Coming to NFL with my goals — Rookie Of The Year, All Pro and Pro Bowl — I must go against guys like these to be recognized. It’s a great opportunity. It’s a great opportunity. D.J. [ReedWe were discussing it with the rest of secondary. It’s a great opportunity to show the world what we can do.”

Be careful about what you wish to get. Hill, who is the NFL’s leading receiver with 477 yards, can make even the most experienced cornerbacks look terrible. Hill (quadriceps) is listed as questionable after showing up on the injury report Thursday, but he didn’t miss any practices and the Dolphins are “very hopeful” he will play, coach Mike McDaniel said. As for Gardner, he’s off to a good start — no penalties and hasn’t been burned on any deep balls — but he’s about to step up a weight class. Hill is a speedy athlete with videogame-like abilities.

“I went against guys who are fast, like Jameson Williams The former Cincinnati star spoke of Alabama, referring to the Detroit Lions‘ first-round receiver. “He was fast. “I don’t think he was Tyreek Hill speed, but I have some things I like so I can handle guys such as that.”

It will be interesting for coaches to gauge Gardner’s trustworthiness, as he will also see many dangerous receivers. Jaylen Waddle. Gardner used straight man coverage for about 30% of passing downs. The rest of the time, Gardner used Cover 2, Cover 3 or Cover 4. It probably makes sense to play a two-deep look against Hill & Co., giving Gardner safety help.

Let’s all hope Gardner is put on an island to provide entertainment value.

2. Where’s mine? Gardner is the sole member of the starting secondary. Michael Carter IIIt’s hard to imagine anyone who doesn’t have an interception. He’s the one who told reporters about it.

3. The incredible AVT: Alijah Vera-TuckerMan of many roles, he could add another to his repertoire résumé. He could be the right tackle for the Dolphins after a week of making his first tackle career start at left tackle.

Remarkable.

Vera-Tucker’s versatility saved the injured offensive line from a crisis. He performed reasonably well at left tackle and did not allow a sack nor a quarterback hit. John Benton, the line coach, said that he was “as impressed” as he has ever been with a player.

Vera Tucker began to practice left-tackle pass sets after injuries mounted. “Flight School,” Jets’ after-school help, is a session that allows players (mostly third stringers and practice-squad) to get additional work.

He did this for several weeks before being asked to be replaced. George Fant (knee), who was replaced Duane Brown Fant (shoulder) was the replacement. (Yes, it was complicated but there were many moving parts. Vera-Tucker didn’t have to be forced by his coaches. He was free to make the decision. Vera-Tucker is likely to switch sides now that Brown is out injured reserve. Max Mitchell Healthy (knee).

Vera Tucker, who was left tackle in 2020 (USC), right guard 2021 (rookie), 16 starts and left guard 2022 (3 starts), said that she doesn’t believe there is a position she can’t play. “It’s being confident in myself.

According to Elias Sports, Vera-Tucker would be the second player to start at right tackle in the past five seasons. Daniel Brunskill Did it with the San Francisco 49ers In 2019, 2020. Vera Tucker’s feat is something that coaches and players are shocked to hear.

4. The east is the least: You are well aware of the Jets’ 12-game losing streak in division games. This embarrassing trend was highlighted by Robert Saleh in his April team meeting as part his “close the gap” campaign. It also includes a message on the wall stating, “Own East.” Here’s a little more information about the skid.

• This is the longest streak of active play in the league. It’s also the closest to second. The next longest streak is five by the Denver Broncos.

• It is two losses away from the Jets’ franchise records (1995-97), and seven shy off the all time record in the postmerger era (19, Detroit Lions 2007-10).

• Four of the twelve losses were one-possession. The Jets have been outscored 358 to 158.

“This team hasn’t won in a while within the division, and if we want to take that next step as an organization, we’ve got to do better in our division,” Saleh said.

It starts on Sunday.

5. Air ball: Jeff Ulbrich, defensive coordinator, spoke to Quinnen Williams To clarify his comment last week about Williams “gasping for breath”, (When asked why Williams wasn’t playing more snaps, Ulbrich replied, “There’s like these critical moments in games and ‘why is Quinnen not out there?’ and you look to the side and he’s gasping for air, so just got to be judicious with it.”)

This seemed to be an aside comment in the context of explaining why they prefer to rotate defensive linemen. Ulbrich stated that Williams has his “tremendous respect”, and added that Williams’ conditioning is not an issue.

Williams brushed it off publicly, claiming it was not a big deal. But, Williams’ comment resonated in his locker room.

“The competitor in him,” defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins ESPN. ESPN. This situation is now rectified and everyone is on the exact same page.

6. At home, it’s not so sweet The Jets won’t be seen as a credible threat until they start winning at their home. Their home record has been a league-worst 4-15 since 2020. With a point differential at minus-184, they aren’t even competitive. That’s also the NFL’s worst performance over this time. This season, they’ve only scored one touchdown in eight quarters at their home. Score if they want to win over the crowd.

7. Select a party With four interceptions in their fourth quarter, the Jets tied for first place in the league. You can see the context: They had only seven interceptions during the entire 2021 season, and that was in each quarter.

8. D-line dilemma? For the second week straight, they could have 10 defensive linemen on the roster. This is very unusual. With 10 players on the roster Vinny Curry You are eligible to go off the injured reserve within the next two week. Could they keep 11? This is a ridiculous surplus. It is hard to believe that Joe Douglas, general manager, will be contacted as soon as the Nov.1 trading deadline approaches.

9. Fantasy alert Running back is allowed in the first two games. Michael Carter More playing time than rookies Breece Hall (87 snaps to 53), but it turned in the two following — an 84 -66 edge for Hall. Carter will continue to have a role, but this trending is certainly the one many predicted.

10. Last word: “We’re in this massive, massive staff room at the stadium, the old Reliant Stadium, and it’s just me and him sitting right across from each other. Since then, we’ve been pretty darn close. … We had many really interesting conversations, a lot if date nights with each other, but not with his current wife. — Saleh on Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel. A fellow low-level assistant with The Houston Texans (2006-08)