Aug 4, 2012; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan laughs during a scrimmage at SUNY Cortland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE
Coach Ryan looks like a happy guy in that picture, but he has had a lot to deal with lately. Specifically, there have been a lot of fights going on these days up in Cortland. Coach made them run laps yesterday, and was not thrilled. He is saying that it is a sign that the Jets need to play against another team.
Hopefully he is right, because if he is not, he could have some problems. Why? Because being competitive is different from being combative.
Training camp fights happen all over the league. Don’t be immune to that fact. They happen all around the league. The Jets just get more coverage since they have invited ESPN into their backyard, but that is for a different article.
Being competitive is OK. Fights happen in the NFL, that stem from being competitive. Even in practice, guys are hitting each other, fighting for the extra yard, and fighting to get on the football team. When guys are fighting hard, fights are going to break out. It’s going to happen. Rex Ryan preaches to his team that they need to protect each other. When guys get into it, fights are going to happen.
That’s competitive.
Combative is the problem.
Topics: Alan Schechter, Antonio Cromartie, Dustin Keller, Jets Fights, Jets Training Camp, NY Jets, Rex Ryan, Ryan Makes Team Run Laps, Stephen Hill
Alan has been a passionate Jets fan since 1985. Obviously, that means he is a glutton for punishment, as he has suffered through many Jets disappointments. He remembers Mark Gastineau's late hit in the 1986 AFC Divisional Playoff game like it was yesterday. There have been many more failures than successes, but through it all, Alan has remained true to the Gang Green. He has been blogging for the Jets on various websites for the past 5-6 years. He lives and breathes the NY Jets all year round, and is committed to bringing the Jets passion to "The Jet Press" on a daily basis.
Like what you read? Hit him up on twitter at @thejetpress
All NY Sports
Brooklyn Nets
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Mets
New York Knicks
New York Jets
New York Giants
New York Yankees
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
