Jets 24, Dolphins 31
Q. CJ, we talked a lot to you guys over the last few weeks, month or so about the run game and how you guys -- kind of the inability to stop the run. Dolphins almost ran off 200 yards today. Why is this continuing?
CJ MOSLEY: Well, start off, beginning of the game I felt like we was really on our Ps and Qs as far as the run game, as far as just their scheme and what we wanted to do with the game.
But as the game continued they started to move the ball in and started to execute better than we did. At the end of the day that's what it came down to. Missed tackles, I know I had a few in there, then the guys hitting behind the offensive linemen.
So whether it's scheme, whether it's making sure we're being in the right spots, knowing where we need to be in our defenses with the type of runs that we're getting, that's all going to take time.
But it's definitely frustrating coming off the field. I popped up and looked tried to see how many rushing yards they had. It felt like we was running well and making plays and everybody trying to play hard, but right now the run game is what's getting us.
We just got to keep trying it figure it out. Just because it keeps happening does not mean we can't stop and can't keep trying to get better at it.
Q. CJ, can you talk about the emotions of seeing Elijah down?
CJ MOSLEY: Yeah, that was very scary. I did see him moving his arms, and once he got on the cart was looking at everybody, so definitely praying for him and hope that everything is all right. Right he's a very passionate player. Very passionate. I'll just keep it at that. With everything he does. Practice, in the meeting room, on the field, off the field.
When he first got here you would've thought he's been with us the whole time. That's how quick he gelled with the guys and the DBs, so we're definitely praying for him.
Q. CJ, is it hard when you're there, you're all praying for him on the field, and then, boom, you have to go back to -- it's first and ten and you're trying to stop the Dolphins? Is it hard to flip the switch back on?
CJ MOSLEY: Yeah, it's hard, you know, but when you're in battle, your brother goes down, you definitely want to make sure he's all right, make sure he's okay, but at the at the end of the day, we still have to do our job so to speak on the football field.
We've got to get guys focused up and try to do everything they can. But when you do see injuries like that you realize that -- how dangerous this game can be and is.
You never know when you can get hurt or those type of things that can happen to you. Like I said, we're praying for him and hoping everything comes out well and he's back on his feet tomorrow.
Q. You guys have not led all year at the half. What was the vibe in the room? A sense of anticipation because you had a pretty good first half on both sides?
CJ MOSLEY: Anticipation as far as...
Q. Winning for a change.
CJ MOSLEY: Oh, well, I mean, we don't go to any game thinking we're going to lose. I mean, just being honest. But we definitely came out fast. The defense started fast. Offense was moving the ball, so we definitely had a lot of momentum.
But we definitely didn't let our guards down or take anything, because at the end of the day this is the NFL and they're trying to win the game just like we're trying to win the game. On top of that, you talk about December football and teams trying to get in the playoff, and that's a team that's trying to still fight for a spot.
We knew they were going to keep coming and keep bringing everything that they had. Like I said before, at the end of the day they executed better than we did when the time was right.
That was a good lesson for us as a team, a good lessen for us as a defense unit, being on our Ps and Qs when it comes to the critical drives, making sure that we can't have mental errors or breakdowns on all phases of our team.
At some point we got to, when we look at the film, just take the tough learning lessons when we in these positions and try to bring it for the next opponent when we are back in that same situation.
Q. You defensively started well. What went into such a good start?
CJ MOSLEY: Just guys being focused, coming out ready to play. Coming out communicating, and guys knowing their job. That's the main thing. Knowing the opponents, what they're doing, and I felt all week we had a great practice on the scheme that they was trying to do.
We knew what they were going to do, bring a new motion in and kind of stick with that for the rest of the game, which they did.
Like I said, when those crunch time plays came or came or when that play came they made more plays than we did. Echols made an amazing interception to tie the game up, but we just got to come back out and try to get the same thing.
Q. You just mentioned Brandin. What kind of growth have you seen in him this year as a rookie?
CJ MOSLEY: I've seen a lot of growth. He's not a big talker. Maybe in the DB room he talks a little bit more, but he's focused on his job and you definitely saw that today. You saw him grow a lot today.
I think I'm going to take a little credit because before the game I told him, We only have one lockdown corner, and there he go making pick sixes and all kind of plays.
He's a very, very competitive player. Whether you see it or don't see it, when he's on the field you feel his energy and it was fun to watch.
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