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Rex Report: Matt wins, Vlad loses

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- So much for that intense left-guard competition. Rex Ryan didn't even need to see a game before deciding that Matt Slauson -- not Vladimir Ducasse -- is the Jets' best bet.

The Jets talked up Ducasse's chances of winning the starting job, but he has lost out to Slauson for the second time in three years. For the third straight year, Ducasse -- a former second-round pick from UMass -- will start the season on the bench.

Ryan tossed a carrot to Ducasse, telling reporters that he will have a role off the bench.

"Vlad will play a lot for us, but right now I'd definitely give the edge to Matt," Ryan said.

Ryan didn't reveal his exact plans for Ducasse, but he said he'd get time at left guard and maybe right guard. No, he's not going to sit RG Brandon Moore, one of the best in the league; this was Ryan's way of pumping up Ducasse, who has lost reps in recent days.

"You're not going to rotate a guy every series, but I think Vlad will play," Ryan said. "I think he's earned that right. He's looked pretty good, but right now we'll go with Matt. He's got the experience, but he also looks really good."

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[SecondHandJets]

Shocked.

[Jetsfan115]

i'm not surprised at all

[Smedsthejet]

Would it not have been better to have him go against Hunter for the RT spot in camp? I know some think he's better suited to play guard, but Ducasse really needs to start pushing for a starting berth going into his third year. He may be performing well in practice, but surely starting him would do much more for his development at this point in his career than the odd snap here and there?

[Jetsfan0099]

Smedsthejet, on 09 August 2012 - 01:25 PM, said:

Would it not have been better to have him go against Hunter for the RT spot in camp? I know some think he's better suited to play guard, but Ducasse really needs to start pushing for a starting berth going into his third year. He may be performing well in practice, but surely starting him would do much more for his development at this point in his career than the odd snap here and there?

I'm guessing they didn't like what they saw out of him at RT. Austin Howard has been getting 1st team reps at LT and RT in practices, hes a young guy who is massive, like 6'7 330. Jets seem to like him. Also they signed Stephon Heyer who is listed as the backup RT, he has 35 starts in his career. Hes listed at 6'6 330.

It will be interesting to see how our backup OL does in preseason games.

[Jetsfan115]

Jetsfan0099, on 09 August 2012 - 11:02 AM, said:

I'm guessing they didn't like what they saw out of him at RT. Austin Howard has been getting 1st team reps at LT and RT in practices, hes a young guy who is massive, like 6'7 330. Jets seem to like him. Also they signed Stephon Heyer who is listed as the backup RT, he has 35 starts in his career. Hes listed at 6'6 330.

It will be interesting to see how our backup OL does in preseason games.

I don't think they like anything they saw from ducasse. he is a bust so far and has maybe 1 more year to prove he's worth a dam. waste of a 2nd round pick

[SecondHandJets]

Where's Vernon Carey?

[S-Dubb]

Vlad is a bum you hear me. A bum!! 2 weeks and this negga gets beat.

[Jetsfan0099]

SecondHandJets, on 09 August 2012 - 05:08 PM, said:

Where's Vernon Carey?

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