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Jets haven't shown commitment to run, while Greene and Tomlinson struggle

"For all the talk that the Jets are a run-first team, they haven't adhered to the ground-and-pound philosophy through the first two weeks. Whether it's Mark Sanchez's evolution or the coaching staff's desire to better utilize the options around him, the commitment to the run has been lukewarm. Gang Green is tied for 17th in the league in rushing attempts after finishing first and second in that category the past two seasons.

The Jets' running backs, of course, haven't made the most of their opportunities. Shonn Greene has gained just 75 yards and averaged 2.9 yards per carry in his first two games as the feature back. After leading the NFL in rushing in 2009 (172 yards per game) and finishing fourth last season (148 ypg), Rex Ryan's team is 28th in rushing through two games. Gang Green's 3.0 yards per carry, tied for 27th, is exactly half of the Eagles' league-high average."


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