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Transcript of head coach Rex Ryan's news conference following Thursday's midday OTA practice at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center: First off, you guys saw practice today.

Recently, the New York Jets have been drafting better while not striking out completely in free agency so Jets fans do not have to deal with disappointing players as much as they had to in the past.

As most knowledgeable football fans know, NFL defenses are split into either of the following two categories: "3-4" and "4-3." While this is a convenient way to generalize defenses and make it more digestible for more casual fans, calling a defense either a "3-4" or a "4-3" can be very misleading.

The Jets defense was successful for much of 2011, but struggled to varying degrees for varying reasons.

Jets defensive line coach Karl Dunbar worked under Nick Saban for a time at LSU.

The biggest acquisition in 2012 for the New York Jets , 16th overall NFL Draft pick Quinton Coples , has agreed to terms with the team.

The former North Carolina defensive end, the 16th overall pick, will receive a fully guaranteed deal, according to a league source, for about $9 million.

A great way to defend the spread offense is to put so much pressure in the quarterback's face that he doesn't have time to make a throw, and can't see more than five feet in front of him.

New Jets DL coach Karl Dunbar has no need for Viagra. At least not while he's talking about his new defensive line and 46 fronts.

New defensive line coach Karl Dunbar said he's excited to experiment with veterans like Sione Pouha in the 4-6 defense.

But as fast as you can say "ay ay ay", Namath has had a change of heart on both subjects .

With veterans not living up to the hype, and young talent spread across the roster, Jets training camp looks like it will have it's share of exciting position battles.

The New York Jets were a mess last season, as a late-season tailspin led to a three-game losing streak and an 8-8 record.

Supporting United Way of New York City, current and former players from the Giants and Jets will be attending the 19th Annual Gridiron Gala on May 15.

New York Jets defensive end Mike DeVito and Muhammad Wilkerson along with New Jersey Department of Agriculture representatives today presented Linden High School in Linden with a program for winning the Eat Right, Move More contest.

Quinton Coples, a defensive end out of the University ofA North Carolina, is a similar player to Gholston; he has incredible athleticism and potential, but he does not have a high motor and is known for taking plays off.

A Will the Jets implement a more aggressive and DETAILED 4-3 scheme this season? I say it's inevitable .

On the whole, Ropati was neutral, totalling 22 tackles with one sack and two stuffs.

As far as DeVito is concerned, he'll just keep going about his business, even if it means fewer snaps.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture and New York Jets defensive ends Mike DeVito and Muhammad Wilkerson will honor Linden High School in Linden on Friday, May 11 for being one of the winning schools in the 2011-12 Eat Right, Move More contest.