Mike Pettine
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Quinton Coples ready to make immediate impact for Jets
pick believed he has mastered the Jets defense. He added that he liked Coples' "confidence." Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said he did a "mental backflip" when Coples was available when the Jets were on the clock. Now it's up to Ryan
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Jets' Rex Ryan says he did not want Bruce Irvin at No. 16
seemingly validated by reports that several other teams had been coveting the West Virginia product. Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine told The Star-Ledger on Tuesday that the team was ecstatic to have the chance to draft Coples. "We were very fired
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New York Jets aim for fences with Quinton Coples pick
haven't had an impact edge rusher since John Abraham was traded to the Atlanta Falcons six years ago. Rex Ryan and Mike Pettine are banking that Quinton Coples can finally fill the void. It’s a decision that doesn't come without risk, but
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Twelve more intriguing games to anticipate on 2012 schedule
being hailed as the greatest thing since sliced bread. How will he fare against Rex Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine 's scheme, which has guys moving around constantly pre-snap, as opposed to the stationary defenses Luck played
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Exit Interview: Can disappointing Jets go forward with Sanchez?
how much the defense was ravaged by injury and put behind the eight ball by a stagnant offense, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine 's unit often kept the club in games. Overall, the Jets' defense ranked fifth in the league. The group allowed
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Dolphins bring in Fisher as latest coaching candidate
Toub on Tuesday. The New York Daily News reported the team is also interested in New York Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine . Fisher, who compiled a 142-120 record in 20 seasons as coach of the Houston Oilers/ Tennessee Titans before sitting
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Fisher tops Dolphins' coaching wish list; Bowles interviews
Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub. The team also is reportedly interested in Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine . The team told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that Dolphins owner Steve Ross and general manager Jeff Ireland will
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Reports: Fins have interest in Jets' Pettine; Scott likely gone
already in doubt for the New York Jets , but could the team end up in the market for a new defensive coordinator as well? Mike Pettine has drawn interest from the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching position, the New York Daily News reported on Monday
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Jets believe the key to beating the Pats is beating up Brady
his 2010 MVP campaign. "It seems to me he gets a little more anxious at times," said Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine , according to the New York Daily News . If you're expecting Rex Ryan to chime in here, don't count on it. The
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Jets CB Cromartie still talking a big game to Brady, Patriots
or not. "We use the phrase, 'chasing ghosts,' and sometimes you have to do that," Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said Thursday. "You don't really know what their formations are going to be, what their personnel groupings are
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Ryan ready to punch back in reunion with Ravens LB Johnson
each other, dating to Ryan's time as defensive coordinator in Baltimore. In fact, Johnson largely credits Ryan and Mike Pettine , who coached the Ravens' defensive line before becoming the Jets' coordinator, with his transformation. Ryan was
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Jets' Revis takes advantage of rare help to bait Romo into pick
is hot, he cools him off. If an offense is picking up the Jets' blitzes, coach Rex Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine can simply bring more guys. Revis can play alone, on an island, against any receiver in the league. Revis went without
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AFC East: Jets now faster on D-line; Dolphins find next RB
technique as a defensive end in a 3-4 scheme. He can kick inside, which will give the Jets' defensive coordinator, Mike Pettine , some versatility. Wilkerson was either a highlight reel on tape or you were underwhelmed. There wasn't a whole
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Powerhouse Patriots should continue to contend in AFC
pass rush come from? Two things to hang your hat on, Jets fans: 1. That defense. Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine 's group finished first overall in 2009 , and third overall in 2010 . 2. Expect Shonn Greene to turn it on, and LaDainian
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Dirty or tough? Reputation follows Steelers to Super Bowl
the toughest guy in the league -- when nobody's looking.' That's the mentality," Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said before the conference title game. "And again, that works for them. He's kind of the spark that gets them
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Jets face challenges to make third straight AFC title game
on one of Ryan's blitz cocktails. Granted, these dudes don't grow on trees, but Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine are too often forced to generate pressure solely with scheme more so than with great pass rushers that can do it on
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Jets CB Cromartie takes swipe at Steelers WR Ward's hitting
Week 13. When asked Friday if he regretted his comments, a defiant Cromartie said no way. Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine shared Cromartie's assessment of Ward, telling the The Star-Ledger on Thursday that his players as a group consider
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Jets LB Scott's interview set tone for AFC Championship Game
a ribbing all week from coaches and teammates about the interview. Asked if he'd seen it, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said "only about 50 times." Scott is cool about it. "It's something funny that happened, spur of the moment
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Ryan's adjustment to scale back works perfectly vs. Pats
the quarterback, what do you do? Blitz the hell out of them right? Not on Sunday. Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine rarely sent the house. Really, they never pushed all of their chips into the middle of the table. Charting the game
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Jets backup CB Coleman hurt in practice; WR/KR Smith limited
York Daily News reported that an MRI didn't reveal any structural damage, but neither Ryan nor defensive coordinator Mike Pettine were sure if the injury would prevent Coleman from playing Sunday in Foxborough. "Well, we'll see," Ryan said
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Ryan focused on fixing Jets' D: 'We better, or we'll be out quick'
6 loss to the Miami Dolphins three weeks ago, but the inconsistency has frustrated Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine . "We summarized some of the mistakes, and when the mistakes start to show up as things that are from 'Jets Defense
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Jets' Revis expects to play vs. Steelers despite sore hamstring
s a smart kid." Smith took over the signal-calling duties when Leonhard was injured, and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said safety Brodney Pool will draw that assignment this week. "You generally prefer that your safeties make those
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After debacle vs. Pats, Jets defense looks to 'make amends'
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Mike Pettine heard all the words used to describe the New York Jets ' defense performance at New England. Embarrassing. Humiliating. Inexplicable
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No Moss, but Revis, Jets still see Pats' offense as challenge
plan even more. "I think we kind of have to maybe change our focus back there a little bit," defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said, "and be a little bit more defined in some of the things we do." Branch already has 33 receptions for 433 yards
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Bad break: Jets lose safety Leonhard for season with leg injury
that the safety wouldn't play again this season. "I just think we were all crushed," Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said. "He's such a tough guy, and normally he bounces back, bounces right up from stuff." The team announced








