CB Sauce Gardner Dominates, Defense Makes Stops in the Red Zone
Sauce Gardner had one of his most productive sessions yet on Monday, with several pass defenses and tight coverage throughout practice. He was especially dominant in the red zone, where he broke up a Justin Fields pass intended for WR Garrett Wilson. He was also close by to celebrate with CB Brandon Stephens, who broke up a pass intended for WR Josh Reynolds. Stephens also had a pass defense of a Fields ball intended for WR Tyler Johnson earlier in the day.
During a red zone period later in practice, the defense was able to keep Fields and the offense out of the end zone again. DL Micheal Clemons and edge Will McDonald IV each recorded would-be sacks, and S Andre Cisco shut down a QB run up the middle of the field.
Run Game Thrives
After evaluating Saturday’s scrimmage, HC Aaron Glenn was encouraged by the Jets’ production on the ground.
“We were really efficient when it comes to our run game, and I’m saying all of our backs that actually ran the ball did a really good job,” Glenn said. “And also our line, they did a really good job of getting movement and giving our backs a chance to get three and then fall forward for five to six. So, I thought that was really, really good.”
The run game showed flashes of that potential again during the first team period of Monday’s practice. RBs Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis all took handoffs from QB Justin Fields, with Hall and Allen finding holes and taking off for big gains.
“I think we have a great O-line, especially for the run game,” C Joe Tippman said. “We’ve got a bunch of tough, physical guys that will get on their blocks going downhill, and then when we do get into those combos, we can move people. So, I’m really excited. We’re still taking those next steps, but I’m really excited about the whole run game that we’re doing.”
All three backs also got involved in the passing game…
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