Quinton Coples easing into role with Jets

Posted Aug 6, 2012
The Jets expect Quinton Coples to play a major role this year. He’ll be in for 50 to 80 percent of the plays per game, depending on the kind of offense they are facing — and will likely be second in the number of snaps he takes. But the coaches are being patient with Coples. “I’m comfortable but still learning,” Coples said this week. (Newark Star-Ledger)

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