Coffee with the New York Jets: Devin Smith injury update

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Grab a nice hot cup of coffee and enjoy some excellent reading material on the New York Jets from across the internet. In this edition, an injury update on wide receiver Devin Smith, what to expect later on today on Jets’ camp and how Sheldon Richardson could miss the entire 2015 season depending on how he will be held accountable by the NFL. Enjoy!

Jets WR Devin Smith out most of camp after suffering broken ribs in practice by Rich Cimini (ESPN)

"Smith got up slowly and appeared woozy, fueling speculation he might have sustained a concussion. He was escorted immediately by a trainer to the locker room. It came on a day on which Smith saw significant action with the starting offense in three-receiver packages, joining Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker."

Pads will be popping on Day 3 of Jets’ camp by Rich Cimini (ESPN)

"“I think it’s more realistic [Saturday],” he said. “You can’t really jam the receivers and the D-line is running free [without pads]. The O-line can’t get really good hands on them in that regard. Putting the pads on is more of a wake-up call and we’ll see who shows up.”"

Practice Report: Devin Smith Suffers Broken Ribs by Eric Allen (NewYorkJets.com)

"Rookie wideout Devin Smith had the Play of the Day, but he might be out for the rest of training camp. Smith displayed excellent concentration, corralling a Geno Smith pass despite a deflection."

Five questions — and answers — in aftermath of Richardson arrest by Brian Costello (New York Post)

"Some fans wanted the Jets to cut Richardson immediately in the wake of the news of his arrest. That’s not happening. But general manager Mike Maccagnan might shop Richardson in the offseason and see if he can get something for the troubled defender."

Jets’ Sheldon Richardson may be out for more than four games by Kristian Dyer (New York Metro)

"Given recent incidents involving Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice, it is not far-fetched to think that the league will hand down a long-term suspension for Richardson, especially in light of his court hearing in October."

Bill Belichick Didn’t Notice Taunting Banner Flying Over Patriots Practice by CBS Boston (CBS Sports)

"“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said with a cold stare after a moment of silence. “What plane? I’m just trying to coach a football team.”"

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