[68] Ryan was criticized for his decision to keep Tebow activated during the Jets' Thanksgiving Day contest against the New England Patriots despite Tebow playing with two broken ribs, leading to questions about his job security. [119] His defensive strategy, in contrast, tends to be more elaborate taking into consideration his experience in the field. Luke Ryan is still finding his feet at AFL level for Fremantle. [67] The presence of quarterback Tim Tebow created a controversy as the media and fans called for Ryan to bench the inconsistent Mark Sanchez in favor of Tebow.
[13] By his second year, in 2000, the Ravens' defense set NFL records for fewest points allowed and fewest rushing yards allowed.
[93] Ryan was praised for keeping his team competitive after being eliminated from playoff contention and keeping their spirits high throughout the year despite their inconsistency. Ryan was issued a warning, but no citation. [13] However, head coach John Blake failed to achieve a winning record for a third straight year and subsequently, the entire staff was fired. [40] In the final game of the season, the Jets defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 37–0 at Giants Stadium, the final sporting event to be held at the venue, as the defense held Cincinnati to 72 total rushing yards, and 0 total yards passing.
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