FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The pass came down the middle of the field, was tipped by one Jets defender and then linebacker Bruce Carter tried to corral it. The ball hit the turf and Carter pounded the ground.
A few plays later, a running back swept to the outside, only to find Carter firmly standing his ground and ruining the play.
It was that kind of practice Thursday for the seven-year veteran Carter. He was everywhere.
But that interception that wasn’t …
“The ball came in on me late,” Carter said, “and my teammate tipped it.