Friday, December 9, 2011

Jets optimistic guard Moore will play vs. Chiefs

By Nick St. Denis

New York Jets guard Brandon Moore is listed as questionable with a hip injury, but the Jets expect him to be ready Sunday when they host the Kansas City Chiefs.

"We're gonna actually get him to the stadium early, put him through a couple deals and make sure he's fine, but I think he is," Ryan told the media Friday.

Moore had surgery on each of his hips at the conclusion of last season, though he didn't have any game-threatening issues this year until now. In fact, he has played 117 regular-season games in a row.

The Jets certainly hope Moore does in fact play, as we saw early in the season what happens when New York's entire offensive line isn't in tact, though covering up a guard's shortcoming is a bit easier than a center, which was the case when Nick Mangold was lost for a few games.

Rookie Caleb Schlauderaff will get the nod at right guard if Moore can't go.

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