Rex Stands by Rest
by John B on Nov 12, 2009 10:58 AM EST
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PrintRex Ryan is making no apologies for giving his players six days off during the bye
Ryan's decision, certainly popular amongst the players, was eye opening to some considering the Jets had lost four of their last five games. But he said he made the schedule up weeks before and was going to stick to it, win or lose.
"We'll be judged on how we play on Sunday," Ryan said. "Trust me, I know that we'll be judged on if this was a good move or not based on the results Sunday. Rightfully so. I'm confident that our guys are going to come out firing. We're going to be . . . that old [veins] popping out of our skin."
In light of the team's recent play, the most was surprising, but I'd be a bit more concerned had Rex not demanded discipline from day one. These guys aren't walking over him. Remember David Clowney's suspension for his tweet and the way he sat special teamers for a stupid penalty. I'm sure the vacation made him popular in the locker room, and he will use skepticism to his advantage. The guys in that locker room will play hard for their coach because they he just went to bat for them. They don't want him to be punished for it.
Do you have a problem with all the time off?
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No, I’m fine with him doing it since the players respect him and because I think Ryan’s doing an ok job for year one. Yes, because he said “win or lose” he’d do it. Just makes him look headstrong, which could be a trait that may bite the Jets in the ass down the road.
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks: 57-25
This will be one of those Hindsight is 20/20. If the Jets go on a tear, they’ll call him a genius for it. If the Jets bottom out they’ll want his head.
Wait, that’s the situation 24/7 in NY anyway. I think in the NFL its always better to be a players coach then a Hardass. The Giants won the Super Bowl when Coughlin calmed down, and you see how well Mangini’s hardass act is working in Cleveland.
they needed the rest
mentally, i think the break was badly needed so they can forget about the tough losses.
physically, a bunch of our players were banged up so it’s a good chance to get healthy.
i think it was the right decision, and now it’s up to the players to perform.
and the home of the... JETS!!!
No problems with it
He seems like an excellent man manager, so if he thinks this is the best way to go about things, then I fully support it.
I agree with dvdvil, we needed the rest to mentally refresh and get some injuries sorted out. running players into the ground gets you nowhere.
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Defense definitely needed it...
But the offense needed reps. Sanchez needs to increase his completion percentage and he maybe could have used the time to get into a rhythm with Edwards and Cotch. The passing game really needs to develop an identity.
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