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ARodFLKeysJetsFan · 08-11-2012, 06:42 AM

Marvin Lewis asked Rex Ryan for Wildcat-free game.

Maybe the New York Jets believe stunning chunks of yardage will come from their not-so-secret Wildcat package this season. They better hope so. Very little was produced out of their base offense during Friday night's 17-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

This preseason opener for the Jets -- plus or minus Tim Tebow -- soon will drift forgotten into history. It was a vanilla affair, but part of New York's woes on offense can be chalked up to a gentlemen's agreement.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis called Ryan on Thursday to say he didn't want to see the Wildcat make its debut against his defense, Brian Costello of the New York Post reported after the game.

Not an unusual move during the preseason, when coaches are willing -- and seem to expect -- these types of requests from their peers.

Last preseason, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton anticipated a call from Jim Harbaugh before his San Francisco 49ers debut. That conversation presumably would lead to an agreement on how the game would be played. When Harbaugh failed to pick up the phone, Payton gave (the now-infamous) Gregg Williams the green light to "let the dogs out," according to Saints radio broadcaster Jim Henderson. The upshot: The Saints piled up six sacks on the 49ers.

At some point this preseason, we'll catch a hint of Tebow's Wildcat act. Marvin Lewis wanted nothing to do with it tonight, and his wish was granted.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...ldcatfree-game

FijiJet · 08-11-2012, 07:04 AM

Let's hope so. I expect an improvement in the next preseasoner

Gastineau99 · 08-11-2012, 07:50 AM

They should break it out against the Giants just so Mara can complain about it and make more jokes.

Joe W. Namath · 08-11-2012, 07:55 AM

What would be the reason lewis would ask this?

Iceman · 08-11-2012, 08:00 AM

Wonder if Rex asked anything in return?

Apache 51 · 08-11-2012, 08:13 AM

Scrimmage.

ARodFLKeysJetsFan · 08-11-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

What would be the reason lewis would ask this?

You can only assume his defense wasn't prepared for it.

Why else would he ask for the Jets not to run it??

el_dub80 · 08-11-2012, 08:16 AM

The game didn't count in the standings and pre-season is for evaluating personnel anyways

32green · 08-11-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Wonder if Rex asked anything in return?

Apparently we can cross "dont send extra pass rushers at our anemic line and kick our QB's arse" off that list.

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Funaz · 08-11-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 32green

Apparently we can cross "dont send extra pass rushers at our anemic line and kick our QB's arse" off that list.

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Lol I was thinking the same thing.

First DOWN! · 08-11-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

What would be the reason lewis would ask this?

He knows the wildcat is a joke and he didn't want his defense practicing against it.

ubrnostrum · 08-11-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 32green

Apparently we can cross "dont send extra pass rushers at our anemic line and kick our QB's arse" off that list.

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Exactly what I was thinking.

DDNYjets · 08-11-2012, 10:19 AM

That is b.c Lewis knows he will not see the wildcat run against his team this year therefore he does not care how they play against it. He is trying to evaluate his defense against NFL offenses not high school offenses.

124 · 08-11-2012, 10:46 AM

I highly doubt we'll see more than 3-5 Wildcat plays in the Preseason. The Wildcat/Single Wing is all about the element of surprise. They're going to be very vanilla plays if it's run at all prior to to September 9.

ASH_1962 · 08-11-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Wonder if Rex asked anything in return?

yea he did, he asked him not to kill either of his QB's

Digetydog · 08-11-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

What would be the reason lewis would ask this?

Two things:
1) Lewis wants to evaluate his people against a traditional offense - not the wildcat;
2) Lewis doesn't want to have to waste time prepping his players to defend the Wildcat.

While some might think it "odd" that Rex honored the request, there are times to be friendly with opponents and there are times to build up goodwill. Being a d'ckhead 24/7 will bite you in the A's. Since the Jets really don't want teams to get a lot of film of the Tebow/Wildcat, it was an easy request to honor.

Someday, Rex is going to need a favor from Lewis or to do a trade with the Bungles. When that happens, it is good to have people who respect you to work with.

TokyoJetsFan · 08-11-2012, 01:55 PM

Would be great if we played Cinncy in the playoffs...we'd just run the wildcat all day

Whichfan · 08-11-2012, 01:55 PM

Says a lot about the potential of the Wildcat if an opposing coach is requesting this because they are not prepared for it.

srobjets · 08-11-2012, 02:35 PM

Did he also ask him not to throw the ball down field too, or to run Sh1tty ball?

jetstream23 · 08-11-2012, 04:34 PM

Rex replied, "okay, can you ask me not to play Hunter either?"

08-11-2012, 06:42 AM	#1
ARodFLKeysJetsFan Jets GM John Idzik is handling business.... Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Currently Norfolk, VA.... Posts: 18,390	Marvin Lewis asked Rex not to run the wildcat vs the Bengals.... Marvin Lewis asked Rex Ryan for Wildcat-free game. Maybe the New York Jets believe stunning chunks of yardage will come from their not-so-secret Wildcat package this season. They better hope so. Very little was produced out of their base offense during Friday night's 17-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. This preseason opener for the Jets -- plus or minus Tim Tebow -- soon will drift forgotten into history. It was a vanilla affair, but part of New York's woes on offense can be chalked up to a gentlemen's agreement. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis called Ryan on Thursday to say he didn't want to see the Wildcat make its debut against his defense, Brian Costello of the New York Post reported after the game. Not an unusual move during the preseason, when coaches are willing -- and seem to expect -- these types of requests from their peers. Last preseason, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton anticipated a call from Jim Harbaugh before his San Francisco 49ers debut. That conversation presumably would lead to an agreement on how the game would be played. When Harbaugh failed to pick up the phone, Payton gave (the now-infamous) Gregg Williams the green light to "let the dogs out," according to Saints radio broadcaster Jim Henderson. The upshot: The Saints piled up six sacks on the 49ers. At some point this preseason, we'll catch a hint of Tebow's Wildcat act. Marvin Lewis wanted nothing to do with it tonight, and his wish was granted. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...ldcatfree-game Last edited by ARodFLKeysJetsFan; 08-11-2012 at 06:47 AM.

08-11-2012, 07:04 AM	#2
FijiJet waiting for our pass rush thunderbolt All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,515	Let's hope so. I expect an improvement in the next preseasoner

08-11-2012, 07:50 AM	#3
Gastineau99 Section 135 All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,349	They should break it out against the Giants just so Mara can complain about it and make more jokes.

08-11-2012, 07:55 AM	#4
Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,868	What would be the reason lewis would ask this?

08-11-2012, 08:00 AM	#5
Iceman Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 135	Wonder if Rex asked anything in return?

08-11-2012, 08:13 AM	#6
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,826	Scrimmage.

08-11-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
el_dub80 With the 1st pick of the 2014 draft, the NY Jets select ... All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,294	The game didn't count in the standings and pre-season is for evaluating personnel anyways

08-11-2012, 10:19 AM	#13
DDNYjets Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,576	That is b.c Lewis knows he will not see the wildcat run against his team this year therefore he does not care how they play against it. He is trying to evaluate his defense against NFL offenses not high school offenses.

08-11-2012, 10:46 AM	#14
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,993	I highly doubt we'll see more than 3-5 Wildcat plays in the Preseason. The Wildcat/Single Wing is all about the element of surprise. They're going to be very vanilla plays if it's run at all prior to to September 9.

08-11-2012, 01:55 PM	#17
TokyoJetsFan Is keeping a lookout for stolen ipad2's Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,257	Would be great if we played Cinncy in the playoffs...we'd just run the wildcat all day

08-11-2012, 01:55 PM	#18
Whichfan Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 453	Says a lot about the potential of the Wildcat if an opposing coach is requesting this because they are not prepared for it.

08-11-2012, 02:35 PM	#19
srobjets Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,467	Did he also ask him not to throw the ball down field too, or to run Sh1tty ball?

08-11-2012, 04:34 PM	#20
jetstream23 recovering from turf toe Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ (New Jets Stadium Section 246) Posts: 31,717	Rex replied, "okay, can you ask me not to play Hunter either?"