Say this for Todd Bowles: He's not afraid to shake up the status quo.
The New York Jets' coach made a handful of significant moves during the run-up to Sunday's game, starting with the release of underachieving linebacker Quinton Coples. From there, he made personnel and schematic changes, including: Demoting an every-down mainstay and replacing the No. 6 overall pick with a former practice-squad player.
Five defensive wrinkles in the Jets' 38-20 win over the Miami Dolphins:
1. A reduction in Demario Davis' playing time: For two-plus seasons, Davis has been an every-down linebacker, playing in the base defense and every sub package.