Jets special team coach relieved the monkey from his back

Brant Boyer did not need to go after his press conference on Thursday.

"Agreed, I'll say it, it's about the same time!" Said the coordinator of the Jets' special teams. "Monkey fucking on my back."

His unit has finally made a kick for a touchdown – the first such score since 2012. Boyer, now in his third season, expressed his relief when he saw Andre Roberts down the sidelines and return a 78-yard ball. mark in the third quarter of Monday's 48-17 win in Detroit.

"Roberts ran as well as I saw him running," Boyer said. "They blocked as well as I saw a punt-return group. It was awesome. They were concentrated in hell all week.

Jets pitcher Jason Myers converted both attempts and added six points. He also forced nine retouching. Lachlan Edwards put two of his three punts in the 20-yard line. Overall, the Jets collected 182 yards on the ground while keeping the Lions at zero.

"What the kickers did in this game, they controlled them," he said. "Give them a hand. They did not allow a player to beat us. "

A challenge is looming this week. Last week, Dolphins' Jakeem Grant had a 102-yard punt return.

"It's only a beginning," Boyer said. "It does not mean anything unless you continue to do it. We have a unit coming here. A team that has given us a place in the past. "

Todd Bowles went from stoic to talking about a "sexy" defensive lineman in no time Thursday.

A reporter asked the question noting that Steve McClendon, who is 6-foot-3 and 310-pound and is from Ozark, Ala., Did not play "one of the sexiest positions" on the field.

"I think for him, in his head, he's still a sexy guy," Bowles said before allowing himself a laugh. "He is very vocal. He has participated in winning teams in Pittsburgh … and he brings us a lot of leadership.

WR Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) continues to aim for a return to action this weekend. … Safety Marcus Maye (foot) will miss his second consecutive game.

LB Josh Martin suffered a concussion 20 days ago and stays out of the way. … OL Dakota Dozier (absence allowed) did not practice.

Miami WR DeVante Parker (broken major) was registered as a participant in the training Thursday for the first time since August 12th.