ookie, Gruden said of Sudfeld, who finished 10 of 22 for 77 yards. But then the last drive he was able to get us in rhythm and make some big completions and guys made some plays around him, so I was happy to see Nate come back and make some big plays.Sudfeld watched as older brother Zach

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Sheldon Richardson is a different guy from the one the New York Jets had in camp last summer.Wiser. Smarter. Happier. More mature.The defensive lineman had a rough year off the field and he knew things needed to change. So, Richardson did just that and hes leaning more on defensive line coach Pepper Johnson than he had before.I got my head right, he declared after practice Monday.When asked to what he attributed that, Richardson offered a simple yet complicated response.Life, he said.He was then asked if he feels happier now.Yeah, Richardson said with a big grin. Except when Im talking to yall.Richardson will serve a one-game suspension this season, the result of an arrest after driving his car at high speeds in Missouri last summer. He was thankful it wasnt more because he has been there before.The 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year sat out the first four games last season because of marijuana usage, a violation of the NFLs substance abuse policy. While addressing that last July, Richardson pledged to not be a distraction to his team. A few hours later, the news of the Missouri incident broke.He was embarrassed, and so were the Jets.But Richardson sought help at the urging of the team, talking through his issues and surrounding himself with a support group. Despite his colorful personality, hes a mostly private person who doesnt trust easily. And, a year ago, he had to earn back the trust of his teammates and the organization.Richardson finished with five sacks and two forced fumbles last season in 11 games. He acknowledged, though, that he needed to adjust to Johnson after having so much success his first two years with Karl Dunbar as his position coach.Last year, I was a little more hardheaded, Richardson said. I felt my way worked. I felt like I knew the system. We were trying new stuff, so I just was being hardheaded. Thats all.He said he has been more compliant this offseason, getting to know how Johnson likes things -- and believing more in his system.What I appreciate from him is that hes getting more confidence in me, Johnson said. Hes asking me questions and hes kind of referring to me now more than what he did last year, (when he was) trying to get some things accomplished himself. I just try to relate to him that Im here to help.The two are clicking more when it comes to the technical aspects of playing the game: his technique on the line, setting the edge, being more productive.The Jets defensive line had already been regarded as one of the best in the league with Dunbar, who was part of the coaching staff under Rex Ryan, who was fired after the 2014 season. The big defensive lineman was already a rising star, so, he figured, why should he change things for someone he didnt really know?It was a little bit like that, Richardson said. I mean, what we did worked. Our record might not have been what we wanted it to be, but what we did in our defensive line room worked.Both Ryan and Todd Bowles run 3-4 base defenses, with personal tweaks to each system. Richardson said theres a little give-and-take to what the linemen do now from how they did things under their previous coaches.Johnson knows he has a talented group with Richardson, Muhammad Wilkerson, Leonard Williams and Steve McLendon leading the way. He is also aware that the expectations are once again very high for the Jets defensive line, which is regarded as perhaps the teams strength.The big guys on the line also are among the teams biggest personalities.I have an awesome room, Johnson said. I really like it. I have a lot of guys that communicate well, get along with each other and it shows out there on the field. And hopefully you see it his year, see a lot of guys enthusiastic and happy for each other.Richardson is in a good place mentally right now, and he feels good again on the field. Hes also a bit lighter, having come into camp weighing what I need to weigh.Hes under contract through next season, and could be looking at a huge deal beyond that -- whether thats with the Jets or elsewhere. Richardson knows theres a lot on the line for him, but he insists theres just one thing that would make this season a success.If we win, he said. Period.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFLNike Air Vapormax Online . -- Linebacker Myles Jack ran for four touchdowns, defensive end Cassius Marsh caught a scoring pass, and No. Nike Air Vapormax China . 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I thought I handled it all right.Pressing McCoy and other backups into starting roles was Grudens goal, rather than protecting several of his key players in exhibition play. Receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Will Compton, and cornerbacks Josh Norman and Bashaud Breeland were also healthy scratches in the 22-18 win.But the most surprising decision considering the circumstances was sitting Cousins, who didnt have an injury, warmed up in full uniform and was announced as the starter.McCoy had no inkling -- not at all -- that Gruden would rest Cousins for what the coach said was an opportunity to get his backup some quality work. Cousins watched the game from the sideline in full pads. Gruden denied there was any pushback.Theres no reason to argue, he said. This is my decision.No doubt the No. 2 quarterback on the roster, McCoy was 13 of 16 with two touchdown passes and an interception in the end zone that ended a 15-play, 67-yard drive. Calling the interception to Darrelle Revis embarrassing and one hed like to have back, McCoy considered his first-half showing efficient.My job is to distribute the football and stay ahead of the chains as best we can and convert on third downs when I need to, McCoy said. And for the most part I felt like we did that.Rookie Nate Sudfeld got the job done despite an inconsistent second half that started with him going 3 of 8 for 8 yards. The sixth-round pick out of Indiana picked up some valuable experience by leading Washington on an 11-play, 84-yard game-winning drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to Kendal Thompson.Sudfeld iss a developmental prospect, and this was another piece in his development.dddddddddddd Gruden wanted to get the running game going after losing Matt Jones to a sprained shoulder, and that put the offense in some difficult positions.He was in some tough third down-and-longs -- very, very tough to convert for a rookie, Gruden said of Sudfeld, who finished 10 of 22 for 77 yards. But then the last drive he was able to get us in rhythm and make some big completions and guys made some plays around him, so I was happy to see Nate come back and make some big plays.Sudfeld watched as older brother Zach caught a touchdown for the Jets in their first game against each other and only got excited when teammates around him said, Its all right, you can be happy. He was happier after he shook off a couple of rookie mistakes by forcing throws and settling in on the final drive.I felt like we just were behind chains all day: penalties, bad throws, bad decisions, some drops, so it was really frustrating kind of earlier on when I was in, Sudfeld said. I knew once Id get a few completions Id get in a rhythm and I knew we could go down and score.Gruden expects Cousins and the starters to get significant playing time Friday against the Buffalo Bills in the third preseason game, though he doubts theyll play in the fourth the following week at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.That just means more time for McCoy to get game reps and for Sudfeld to keep up the learning process.As a rookie, everybody wants to be perfect, Sudfeld said. I want to throw every perfect pass. I want every ball to be the right read, the right decision. What is cool is its preseason and Im still young, still learning.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL---This story has been corrected to show that Nate Sudfelds older brothers name is Zach, not Nate. ' ' '