JACKSONVILLE Womens Jachai Polite Jersey , Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone insists he was following the strategy chart, calling for a 2-point conversion after a fourth-down touchdown run in the final seconds of a lopsided game.Yeah, right.Marrone’s message to the New York Jets — the team that snubbed him for its head coaching job in January 2015 — was loud and clear Sunday.“He doesn’t like those guys,” Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson said following the 31-12 victory . “I don’t know what they did to him, but he doesn’t like them.”Marrone said he had no hidden agenda or extra motivation, which was hard to believe considering he took a subtle shot at Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson in late August.What Marrone did to the Jets (1-3) seemed somewhat similar.“I think it’s really disrespectful,” Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams said. “The game’s already over. They already have the game in the bag. All they could have done is run the clock out at that point. At the same time, I think it’s up to us to gain that respect from other teams.“If teams are disrespecting us, it must say something about us. I took it really personal. And I didn’t like it at all.”The Jaguars (3-1) led 25-12 with about 30 seconds remaining when Marrone called for the offense to stay on the field for a fourth-and-1 play at the goal line. Jacksonville could have taken a knee or kicked a field goal.Instead, T.J. Yeldon got the ball and scored .Up 19 points, Marrone then opted for a 2-point conversion try.“We had a lot of guys banged up for the PAT/field goal, and on the chart it just said 19, you know what I’m saying?” Marrone said. “On the chart, it says go for two. I’m one of those guys I never try to take anything for granted in an NFL game. Try to keep working those mechanics and doing it, so just went for two.”Sure you weren’t sending a message, coach?“We’re not good enough to send a message right now,” Marrone said.The Jets said all the right things afterward.“That’s just what they felt they wanted to do Authentic Jachai Polite Jersey ,” linebacker Jordan Jenkins said. “Whether it’s a statement or not, we’ll never know. But we won’t forget.”The Jaguars outgained the Jets 503-178, the second time in quarterback Blake Bortles‘ five-year career they topped 500 yards.The defense finished with three sacks and nearly had three interceptions against rookie Sam Darnold. The unit also allowed a combined 26 yards rushing to New York’s 1-2 punch of Bilal Powell and Isaiah Crowell.It was a dominant performance all around.It wasn’t good enough for Marrone apparently.“I just work here,” Bortles said when asked if he was surprised to see the Jags go for two.Some believed Marrone was getting payback for safety Jamal Adams slamming receiver Dede Westbrook to the ground late in the game. Adams was flagged for unnecessary roughness.“It kind of upset me because, at the end of the day, the whistle blew,” Westbrook said. “That’s not cool. I’ve got a family to feed just as well as you do. And anything that’s done after the whistle, it’s unnecessary. Of course I wasn’t happy with that.”But others thought it was all about Marrone’s harsh feelings toward the Jets, who interviewed him to replace Rex Ryan and then decided to hire Todd Bowles. Marrone had reportedly left his head coaching job with Buffalo to join the Jets.Marrone landed in Jacksonville as the team’s offensive coordinator, spent two years in that role and then got the head coaching job to replace Gus Bradley.Marrone improved to 15-8 with Jacksonville.Bowles fell to 21-31 with the Jets, who might now have something to carry with them into their next game against Jacksonville.“It’s football,” Jenkins said. “When you’re up, you can do what you want with the ball.” Can anybody in the defensive backfield give a sign of life?The Jets are currently dealing with a crisis at the cornerback position. A group that was already among the most questionable on the team..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesGang Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteGang Green Nationa New York Jets communityFollow Gang Green Nation online:Follow Gang Green Nation on TwitterFollow Gang Green Nation on FacebookFollow Gang Green Nation on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchGang Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsJetsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕What to watch for in Jets’ second preseason gameNew,34commentsEDTCan anybody in the defensive backfield give a sign of life?The Jets are currently dealing with a crisis at the cornerback position. A group that was already among the most questionable on the team has become even more worrisome after a wave of injuries and a night of porous play in the preseason opener.Trumaine Johnson suffered a hamstring injury in practice and is considered “week-to-week” by Adam Gase. If Johnson can’t go in Week 1, that would leave the Jets scary thin at the position. Darryl Roberts would take over the #1 spot, and opposite him would be. . . . . well, that’s anybody’s guess. And it brings us to Preseason Week 2.Joe Douglas’ squad desperately needs somebody to step up at this position. The new general manager probably does not want to part with premium picks ahead of his first draft with the team Jachai Polite Jersey Boys , but his hand may be forced if things don’t change quickly at the cornerback position. At the moment, this is a group bad enough to potentially sink the entire defense. Of course, the Jets likely want to maintain future flexibility, but they want to win in 2019, too. That is going to be difficult if Arthur Maulet and Darryl Roberts are covering Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry on every play. (It could also be difficult with Trumaine Johnson out there, as he has his own questions to answer. But at least Johnson has the upside to potentially perform well based on his track record, and even 2018 Johnson is likely better than the players the Jets currently have taking his place.)So, any signs of hope from the cornerback room over the next three preseason games would be very much welcomed by the Jets. A couple of good preseason games cannot declare a player the answer to all of the team’s problems, but a few good performances can definitely help the front office and coaching staff feel a little more comfortable with where they’re at.That #3 spot at outside corner is fair game for anybody who wants it. Kyron Brown was the first man to take Trumaine Johnson’s starting spot in practice. Shortly after, Brown went down with an injury, and then Arthur Maulet was the next man up.Montrel Meander, Tevaughn Campbell, Alex Brown, and Dee Delaney are also in the mix. Second-year Jet Parry Nickerson could also use a rebound game after a rough preseason opener; he is currently in line to start the season as Brian Poole’s backup in the slot.The Falcons have a deep group at wide receiver, so they should give the Jets defense a good challenge.Just one Jets cornerback standing out would be a refreshing positive.Is Folorunso Fatukasi making the leap? And what does that mean for Nathan Shepherd?Folorunso “Foley” Fatukasi, the Jets’ second-year defensive tackle out of Connecticut, was arguably the best player on the field for the Jets in their preseason opener. In only 25 snaps Youth Wesley Walker Jerseys , he was in on a whopping total of six run stuffs. Even more impressive, four of those stops were tackles for no gain.Just how good is four stops for no gain in a single game? In 2018, the NFL leaders in run tackles for no gain or less were Calais Campbell and Luke Kuechly, averaging 1.7 per game. Fatukasi more than doubled that in less than half a game’s worth of snaps.His snap timing was tremendous throughout the game, consistently getting incredibly good jumps off the ball leading to disruptive penetration.On Monday, Fatukasi was getting reps with the first team defense.The Far Rockaway, New York native, a sixth round pick of the Jets in 2018, could be making a huge jump in his second season. He seems close to locking up a roster spot, and perhaps a key role as a rotational piece of the defensive line.Fatukasi was not the only defensive lineman the Jets drafted in 2018. Three rounds earlier, they selected Nathan Shepherd out of Fort Hays State.Shepherd was already 24 years old entering his rookie season, but his advanced age did not seem to help him much. His rookie year was very unproductive, and his role diminished down the stretch.The Jets have four defensive linemen who seem to be locks to make the team — Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams, Henry Anderson, and Steve McLendon. There should be enough room for Fatukasi and Shepherd on the 53-man roster, but it seems Fatukasi is quickly overtaking Shepherd on the depth chart. Perhaps that would explain the fire that has been lit inside of Shepherd over the past few days.It will be interesting to see how both progress throughout the preseason Wesley Walker Jerseys Stitched , and where both end up falling. Shepherd needs to start flashing, or he could be in trouble despite his draft status. Fatukasi set the bar high in game one, and can all but lock up his roster spot with another performance as good as the one he put in against the Giants.Can Chuma Edoga keep it going?Rookie offensive tackle Chuma Edoga had himself an impressive debut, standing out as one of the best players on the Jets offense as he looked smooth and fluid in pass protection. He graded out as one of the best tackles in the first week of the preseason, and received rave reviews from the film community.Edoga’s run blocking and overall strength can still improve, but his debut was very promising. If Edoga can consistently maintain the performance he put forth in Week 1 over the next few games, the Jets can go into September feeling very confident they have a solid backup with a starting role in his future.Will Trevon Wesco unleash the beast?Last week I wrote about how excited I was to watch Trevon Wesco. Unfortunately, the mauling Mountaineer disappointed. He only played seven snaps, struggling with his blocking and getting flagged for holding in that limited playing time.Wesco is buried on the tight end depth chart. A few bulldozing blocks could definitely help him start gaining some ground.The Taylor Bertolet showThe city of Atlanta will play host to the majestic return of Taylor Bertolet.Following the retirement of Chandler Catanzaro, the Jets turned back to Bertolet, who spent time with the team in the 2018 preseason before losing the kicking job to Jason Myers.In 2018, Bertolet was solid throughout most of training camp and the preseason, but he struggled during his brief stint in the AAF.Just like they do at cornerback, the Jets need somebody to show them some competence at kicker. Could Bertolet be the man for the job?