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Stadium: Giants Stadium

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  • Jets coach Ryan pledges closer attention to his offense

    11/23/2009
    Rex Ryan has worked almost exclusively with the defense since becoming the New York Jets' head coach in January, leaving the offense to coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and the special teams to Mike Westhoff. Ryan, who was the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator from 2005 to 2008, now will take a greater role in the Jets' offense and try to be a more balanced head coach.

  • Niners drop Crabtree tampering charge vs. Jets

    11/23/2009
    The 49ers formally dropped their tampering case against the Jets regarding rookie WR Michael Crabtree, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

  • Patriots take comfortable lead in AFC East

    11/22/2009
    The defense that Bill Belichick didn't want to put on the field a week earlier had three of its five turnovers in the fourth quarter Sunday in a 31-14 win over the New York Jets.

  • Jets' Revis ready for Round 2 with Patriots' Moss

    11/20/2009
    Darrelle Revis has heard enough about his last matchup with Randy Moss. The New York Jets' cornerback just wants to move on to the next one.

  • Jets' Leonhard might play vs. Patriots; Gholston out again

    11/20/2009
    New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for Sunday's game at New England after being limited in practice with a broken right thumb.

  • Jets' Ryan not crying over criticism

    11/18/2009
    Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something. It was a blue box of tissues, and the Jets coach set it down in front of him.

  • Jets' Leonhard has pins inserted into broken right thumb

    11/18/2009
    New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for the team's game against New England uncertain.

  • Jets, D-line coach part ways

    11/16/2009
    With the New York Jets spiraling in a 1-5 stretch, Ryan parted ways with defensive line coach Kerry Locklin on Monday in a move the coach called a "mutual decision."

  • Jets safety Leonhard having surgery on broken thumb

    11/16/2009
    New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is having surgery on his broken right thumb, and coach Rex Ryan is uncertain how long he might be sidelined.

  • Jets waive CB Ahmad Carroll

    11/16/2009
    The New York Jets have waived cornerback Ahmad Carroll, one of their special teams standouts.

  • Jags stay hot, beat reeling Jets

    11/15/2009
    Maurice Jones-Drew saw a clear path to the end zone and somehow fought the urge to walk across the goal line.

  • Jets slashing prices on some 2010 season tickets

    10/28/2009
    The New York Jets are making season tickets in the new Meadowlands stadium available to the general public, beginning Nov. 1, and are cutting the prices on some seats by as much as 50 percent.
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Rex Ryan

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Rex Ryan was named the head coach of the New York Jets on Jan. 19, 2009.


NFL COACHING EXPERIENCE


Baltimore Ravens, 1999-2008: Ryan spent the last 10 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, including 2008 as assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. During Ryan’s tenure, the Ravens defense never ranked lower than sixth in the NFL. Since 1999, the Ravens rank first for fewest points allowed (17.1 per game), fewest rushing yards allowed per game (87.3), most shutouts (9), most takeaways (337), most interceptions (212), most interceptions for touchdowns (29) and third down conversion defense (33.9 percent). They rank second in the NFL since 1999 in total defense (280.7) and fourth in sacks (416). In those 10 seasons, the Ravens allowed an NFL-low 18 100-yard rushers, including none over the last 35 games.


Ryan earned 2006 NFL Assistant Coach of the Year honors from Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers Association. ... Rex was the only remaining Ravens' assistant coach from the 2000 Super Bowl XXXV season's superb defense. ... He spent six seasons as the Ravens' highly successful defensive line coach and owns a distinctive NFL bloodline when it comes to coaching defenses. ... Rex's father is the legendary Buddy Ryan and his twin brother is Rob Ryan, the new defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. ... The Ryan family is a who's-who trifecta that has coached in six Super Bowls with five different NFL teams — Jets (1968, Buddy), Minnesota (1976, Buddy), Chicago (1985, Buddy), Baltimore (2000, Rex), New Engalnd (2001, 2003, Rob).


2008: New Ravens head coach John Harbaugh named Ryan assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. ... The Ravens 2008 defense allowed 261.1 yards per game, marking the fourth time since 1999 the Ravens finished second overall in the NFL. ... The Ravens allowed 244 points, third-fewest in the NFL, and led the NFL with 34 takeaways, 26 interceptions and a league-low 60.6 opponents' passer rating. ... Baltimore also yielded a league-low four rushing touchdowns.


2007: The defense ranked second against the run and allowed only 2.8 yards per rushing attempt. ... Baltimore was the only NFL team that did not allow a 100-yard rusher. ... Despite losing 31 games to injuries by starters, all Pro Bowlers, the unit ranked sixth in the NFL. ... LB Ray Lewis and S Ed Reed earned their ninth and fourth Pro Bowls respectively.


2006: The Ravens' No. 1 defense again was dominant and ranked first in the NFL in points allowed (201, including just 64 (9.1 per game) in the final seven games; first in total defense (264.1 yards), first inside the 20 (33.3 percent TDs allowed); fewest third downs converted (28.8 percent) and fewest first downs permitted (236); first in takeaway/giveaway ratio (plus-17), second in takeaways (40 to Chicago's 44); 1first in INTs (28, including five returned for TDs); and second in sacks (60 to San Diego's 61) and first in sacks per play. ... Six defensive TDs were scored (5 INTs, 1 FR) by five different players. ... Six defensive players earned Pro Bowl nods.


2005: Replaced Mike Nolan, who went to San Francisco, as defensive coordinator. ... Overall, the defense finished second in the AFC and fifth in the NFL and allowed just 284.7 yards per contest. ... Against the rush, Baltimore ranked sixth in the AFC and ninth in the NFL. ... Baltimore allowed the fourth-fewest first downs in the AFC (17.7 per game). ... Opponents' starting RBs were held to under 100 yards 12 times and under 65 yards eight times. ... The defense finished third in the AFC in third-down efficiency, allowing opponents to convert on just 36.1 percent of their opportunities. ... Baltimore allowed 4.56 yards per play, closing the year behind the Steelers (4.55), ranking second in the AFC and third in the NFL. ... Against the pass, Baltimore ranked fourth in the AFC and eighth in the NFL. ... The 5.63 yards allowed per pass play was tops in the AFC and second in the NFL.


2004: Baltimore's defense allowed the sixth-fewest points in the NFL and ranked sixth in total yards allowed. ... Ravens were first in the AFC and second in the NFL with 3.6 yards allowed per rush. ... Defensively, they scored seven TDs (5 INTs, 2 FRs). ... They were first in the AFC and second in the NFL in opponent passer rating (68.0) and first in the NFL in three-and-outs (59 compared to NFL average of 43).


2003: Ravens defense was among the NFL's best, finishing third (fourth vs. rush and sixth vs. pass). ... Led the NFL in sacks (47) and tied for first in the AFC and second in the NFL with 41 takeaways. ... Ravens ranked first in the AFC with 17 FR. ... Allowed the fewest yards per play (4.2) and the fourth-fewest passing yards (175.3 per game) in the NFL.


2002: Defense held opponents to AFC-best 3.7 yards per carry. ... Linemen averaged two years of experience and 24 years of age.


2001: Finished second in the NFL in defense, fourth against the run. ... Defense finished in the NFL's top four in several important categories, including first in total yards allowed per play (4.4), second in total yards allowed per game (277.9) and third in rushing average allowed per play (3.4). ... Finished fourth in the NFL in fewest points allowed with 265. ... Record-setting defense did not permit a 100-yard rusher in 50 straight games, including the playoffs.


2000: Finished first against the run, second in the NFL in defense. ... Set 16-game NFL-record by allowing only 970 yards rushing and 2.68 yards per rushing attempt. ... Defense gave up the fewest points (165) in NFL history in a 16-game season.


1999: Joined Brian Billick's staff. ... Ravens were second in the NFL in overall defense, second against the rush.


Arizona Cardinals, 1994-95: Spent two seasons coaching under his father, then-head coach Buddy Ryan. 1995: Coached the LBs. 1994: Rex coached the D-line. ... Cardinals ranked in the NFL's top five in every major defensive statistical category, including third in overall defense.


COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE


Oklahoma, 1998: Defensive coordinator. ... Ranked sixth in nation in total defense.


Cincinnati, 1996-97: Spent two seasons as defensive coordinator. 1997: Team finished 8-4. ... On Dec. 29, UC won the Humanitarian Bowl over Utah State, 35-19. ... It was the Bearcats' first bowl appearance in 50 years. ... Defense ranked fifth vs. the rush. ... Held opponents to 930 rushing yards. 1996: Team posted a 6-5 record and ranked 13th in overall defense in the nation.


Morehead State, 1990-93: Named defensive coordinator. ... Eagles defense ranked among the highest in the nation during Ryan's tenure.


New Mexico Highlands, 1989: Assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.


Eastern Kentucky, 1987-88: Launched collegiate coaching career as DE coach. ... Colonels shared the Ohio Valley Conference title in 1987 with Youngstown State, each posting a 5-1 record. ... Eastern Kentucky won the title outright in 1988. ... Colonels were Division I-AA quarterfinalists in 1987 and I-AA semifinalists in 1988.


COLLEGE


Played at Southwestern Oklahoma State. ... Earned both a bachelor of science and master's degree (1988) in physical education from Eastern Kentucky.


PERSONAL


Attended Stevenson (Prairie View, IL) HS. ... Ryan has been on the Maryland Special Olympics honorary board of directors. ... Participated in Maryland State Police's Polar Bear Plunge in 2006 and '07). ... Ryan and fellow Ravens coaches Mike Pettine, Mark Carrier and Vic Fangio, won two trophies and the main event at the Chris McAlister Foundation's golf tournament last May. ... Rex and wife Michelle have two teenage sons: Payton and Seth.


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Draft 2009 more
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Rd 1, Pick 5 (5) Sanchez, Mark QB 
Rd 3, Pick 1 (65) Greene, Shonn RB 
Rd 6, Pick 20 (193) Slauson, Matt OG 
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Scoreboard more
Gillette Stadium - Wk 11 1 2 3 4 T
New York Jets 0 7 7 0 14
New England Patriots 14 10 0 7 31
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
9 Bye
10 Sun, Nov 15 Jacksonville 22-24   L
11 Sun, Nov 22 @ New England 14-31   L
12 Sun, Nov 29 Carolina 1:00 PM ET
13 Thu, Dec 03 @ Buffalo 8:20 PM ET
14 Sun, Dec 13 @ Tampa Bay 1:00 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
James Dearth (LS) Did Not Pract - Not Injury Related
Vernon Gholston (LB) O - Hamstring
Jim Leonhard (S) Q - Thumb
Shaun Ellis (DE) P - Knee
Regular Season Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Mark Sanchez 265 138 1791 10
Braylon Edwards 1 0 0 0
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Thomas Jones 191 884 4.6 8
Leon Washington 72 331 4.6 0
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Jerricho Cotchery 36 582 16.2 3
Dustin Keller 32 385 12 2
Transactions more
Date Transaction
11/17 Britt Davis (WR) practice squad addition.
11/16 Ahmad Carroll (CB) cut.
11/16 Kenwin Cummings (LB) Activated from the Practice Squad.
10/27 Justin Miller (CB) signed.
AFC East more
Team W L T Win %
New England 7 3 0 .700
Miami 5 5 0 .500
New York Jets 4 6 0 .400
Buffalo 3 7 0 .300

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