Rex Discusses Suspensions

by John B on Oct 23, 2009 1:04 PM EDT

Rex Ryan explained his decision to bench Marques Murrell and James Ihedigbo this week because of the punches they threw in overtime against the Bills that resulted in a critical personal foul.

"What they did was selfish," Ryan said. "We want to be the most physical team in the NFL, but within the confines of the rules."

Ryan said he "did think about" cutting both players he was so angry, but opted to bench them for the game instead.

"It's a punishment not going to the game, but it also hurts the team," Ryan said. "Sometimes you have to weight what's best for the team. That's not being tough and physical. There's no excuse for it."

I really like the message the head coach is sending to the team in a circumstance like this. It's similar to David Clowney's suspension for tweeting about his lack of playing time. It's team first. Obviously this season has taken a turn that none of us like, but it's encouraging to see Rex show his control over the locker room and make it clear this is a culture that puts team first. It will make the Jets better in the long haul.

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I was stunned

As a Bills fan, I was stunned at the mental errors by the Jets in the waning moments of that game. I suppose that’s just b/c I’m not used to mental errors working in the Bills favor. On the flip side, you all had better hope that your O coordinator decides to keep running if the Jets have 300+ rushing yards and your rookie quarterback has already thrown 4 picks. Talk about putting a guy in a position to fail. I was suprised they kept passing. Sanchez passing there reminded my of Losman passing at the end of the game last year. Unnecessary and too cute.
My condolences….believe me I know how a loss like that feels.

by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 24, 2009 7:54 AM EDT reply actions

Bills crapiness rubbed off on us

I still think Rex Ryan is the man for the job, even if we wind up having a lousy season.

by Bro Namath on Oct 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

i’m a little curious as to what would have happened if it hadn’t been two truly inconsequential players who were involved. what if it had been, say, Dustin Keller? or a starting member of the defense?

ryan’s ‘feistiness’ has definitely rubbed off on his players, but it’s a question of whether it’s for the better or for the worse.

EDWARDS THE NEW PISTOL , OWENS THE BAD SLAYER , EVANS THE FLYING METEOR AND COMING SOON THE BEAST MODE THIS IS SPARBUFONIA - abayarde

by the_prophet on Oct 24, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions