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Jacksonville Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen spoke to the media this week about preparing to play Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense.

On what he’s seen from Jets QB Aaron Rodgers

Ryan: Run around, making plays with his legs. He can make every throw. Ball’s coming out quickly. It’s going to be a huge challenge as it is every time you play him. He’s still playing at a high level. Sees the game extremely fast, and gets the ball out. We’ve got to do a good job at our rush, not letting him extend. Then in our coverage, playing tight coverage, no easy throws. Nothing cheap, nothing deep, and keep him in the pocket.

On what kind of pressure Jets WR Garrett Wilson and WR Davante Adams will put on the secondary

Ryan: A lot. Two really good wideouts. I mean, they’ve got a ton of weapons. It’s going to be a really good test. We’ve just got to play our game. We’ve got to be aggressive with them. Can’t let them get going, easy throws, easy completions—make it tough on them. Make them earn every yard. Those types of things. We’ve got to do a good job in the run game. Don’t give them third-and-shorts, convert and keep the drive going. They’ll be up for the challenge for sure.

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