Jets' Smith will sit Sunday for hit on Boldin Florham Park, NJ (Sports Network) - New York Jets safety Eric Smith lost his
appeal of a one-game suspension for the helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona wide
receiver Anquan Boldin and will sit out this Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Smith was disciplined by the NFL for the hit on Boldin, who was in a
defenseless position when contact was made, late in the fourth quarter of the
Jets' 56-35 win in on September 28.
"His suspension was upheld, so he will be out this week," said Jets head coach
Eric Mangini on Wednesday.
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Jets inactives: QB Brett Ratliff (3rd), QB Erik Ainge, K Mike Nugent, WR David Clowney, CB Justin Miller, G Will Montgomery, LB Marques Murrell, DT Kareem Brown.
Our View:Jay Feely remains the Jets' starter at kicker with Mike Nugent (thigh) out.
Laveranues Coles got more involved with the passing offense because he went to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and told him he had more to offer, according to Pro Football Weekly.
Our View:Coles was somewhat invisible until breaking out with a three touchdown performance against the Cardinals Week 5. He had a sore thigh this week, but should be ready to play against the Bengals in a fairly favorable matchup.
