Jets coach defined on ‘Arduous Knocks’ why he isn’t a fan of Patriots’ ‘Do Your Job’ mentality

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“Do your job, then now what?”

New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich speaking to reporters earlier in 2023. AP Photograph/Seth Wenig

A well-liked mantra has emerged with the Patriots throughout Invoice Belichick’s tenure that encapsulates the group’s easy however efficient strategy: “Do your job.”

It’s grow to be a saying synonymous with Belichick’s time in New England, however not everybody appreciates the expression. In the course of the 2023 debut episode of the annual HBO collection “Arduous Knocks” — which fits behind the scenes with an NFL group throughout coaching camp — Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich bluntly defined why merely sticking to the “do your job” strategy isn’t ok by his requirements.

“It’s the mantra of our protection: Make a motherf***** earn each yard,” Ulbrich instructed his group throughout a gathering. The clip was initially transcribed by NESN’s Zack Cox. “Do my job, is that ok? F*** no.

“That’s the remainder of the NFL, isn’t it? ‘Do your job. Do your job.’ F*** that,” Ulbrich stated. “Do your job, then now what? If all of us do our job and a f***ing little bit extra, that’s 22 [players] enjoying.”

Ulbrich, 46, is heading into his third season as New York’s defensive coordinator. Throughout his time, the Jets protection has progressed. After overseeing a unit that ranked final (thirty second) within the NFL in 2021, New York improved enormously in 2022, ending fourth in each factors and yards allowed.

“Then the query goes to the offense: Now what?” Ulbrich concluded.

Previous to turning into a coach, Ulbrich performed within the NFL for 10 seasons with the 49ers, having been drafted in 2000 (113 picks forward of Tom Brady).

The New York coordinator has loads of purpose to not like New England. On prime of the very fact the Jets haven’t crushed the Patriots since Dec. 2015, Ulbrich was additionally a linebackers coach for the Falcons in Tremendous Bowl LI (by which Belichick’s group rallied from a historic deficit to defeat Atlanta in additional time, 34-28).

New episodes of “Arduous Knocks” will premiere every Tuesday night, with 4 extra set to drop earlier than the beginning of the common season.