FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Kacy Rodgers challenged the Jets’ defense to show up in the season finale in New England and not let the Patriots embarrass them again.
The defensive coordinator doesn’t often say much, but on Thursday, Rodgers directed some pointed words at his unit, reminding the players how the Patriots ran all over them in a 27-13 loss at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 25. The Patriots racked up 498 total yards, including 215 on the ground on 36 carries.
“I felt like we should have been embarrassed, some of the runs we gave up,” Rodgers said after describing how his unit was manhandled.