Jeff Ulbrich accepts blame for Jets' defensive failures against Cardinals

After a disappointing 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich publicly accepted responsibility for his team's defensive performance. Ulbrich lamented the 20 missed tackles that contributed to the defeat, expressing his disappointment in not preparing the players adequately for the game. He emphasized the importance of effort in tackling and acknowledged the shared responsibility between coaching and players. Following the game, Jets players, including linebacker Jamien Sherwood, defended Ulbrich, stating that the blame should not rest solely on him as they are the ones executing on the field. The Jets are set to face the Indianapolis Colts next at MetLife Stadium.