Rex Takes Offense to Late Pass

by John B on Nov 24, 2009 8:00 AM EST

Rex Ryan wasn't very happy with the Patriots trying to take a deep shot late in the game with Randy Moss against Darrelle Revis.

The Patriots were ahead 31-14 with 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter when Tom Brady threw long for Randy Moss on third-and-6 from their 45-yard line. The pass fell incomplete, but riled up Ryan.

"We need to stop them anyway, so it's no biggie, but I was surprised, and I did feel a little bit disrespected," Ryan said.

Ryan added that he didn't know if Bill Belichick was behind the call, saying it might have been something Brady and Moss did on their own. The Jets coach was also asked if he thought perhaps maybe it was intended to be one final message to cornerback Darrelle Revis, who has developed a rivalry with Moss.

"I looked at that as an opportunity for us," Ryan said. "Throw it up deep, our guy is going to come down with it more than your guy is. If they want to throw it up to Revis, that's great. If they would have thrown it up to [Wes] Welker again, I would have had a problem with it."

I can't really say I agree with Rex on this one. This is the NFL. Everybody in the league is an elite athlete. If you don't like something the other guy does, stop him. That's exactly what Revis did.

The Pats were clearly trying to make a statement. They did that Moss is in Revis' pocket.

In the end, though, the Jets should feel more upset the Pats were able to get it so far out of hand at that point.

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What about Brady

running into the tunnel right after the game?
I mean, you don’t have time to shake hands with the other players?
The game is over dude.
They won’t be brushing against your knees at that point.

and the home of the... JETS!!!

Go, Pac, Go!!! Manny Pacquiao!!!

by dvdvil on Nov 24, 2009 8:05 AM EST reply actions

How about we focus on winning

Instead of getting caught up in these stupid media squabbles, we should try just shutting our mouths, staying away from the media, and focusing on the prize—- going out on Sunday and getting a W.

Sh*t talking and trying to size up our opposition certainly has not worked out well for us so far, it’s time to try something different.

Fireman Ed is the man!

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by Matt Birch on Nov 24, 2009 8:22 AM EST reply actions

Was surprised

but at the end of the day, if they want to target our best player then more fool them, no chance Revis was getting beat on anything deep, even with a surprise move like that.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 24, 2009 9:52 AM EST reply actions

Totally Bush-league move by the Pats...

I wish Brady got injured on the play.

by Crackback on Nov 24, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions

You hear what Rex said on the sideline

“Fuck Them” was the quote from lip readers lol

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 24, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, it was easy to read his lips, he said to the ref at the time out:

“if they want to fuckin’ throw on us, we’re gonna try to score, fuck them.” Or something like that.

by Mackey Sasser on Nov 24, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

And all Moss could do

was hold onto Revis.
If I remember correctly.
And I believe he got flagged for it.

and the home of the... JETS!!!

Go, Pac, Go!!! Manny Pacquiao!!!

by dvdvil on Nov 24, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

Was the only way he could get a step on him, it was like when TO was trying to do something against Revis. Were numerous offensive pass interference calls in that Bills/Jets game, think a couple were called if I remember rightly, but not nearly as many as their actually was.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 24, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Have to say

I used to think Raider CB Nhamdi Asomouga was the best corner in the league, but Revis is right up there with him.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 24, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions

Cheers for that Marima

For me Nhamdi was the best corner last year with Revis still developing, Revis was outstanding last year, but he has most definitely taken the jump the year to the elite level. He has been tested a great deal this year as well, and they don’t know, he will still have to face Steve Smith and Chad Ocho.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions

No, not on that play

Moss held Revis in the end zone so he wouldn’t intercept Brady.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 24, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions

Revis

what a great player!!!, he totally shut Randy down again and Moss struggled all day just to keep up I think the Saints want to borrow him for Mon night they seem pretty nervous about us coming to town

And who decides when we stop playing football isn’t when the clock runs out and aren’t all teams required to play 60 Minutes If you don’t want anyone throwing on you late in the
game then do just what you did STOP THEM but don’t be offended it’s football next !!!

Good luck with the Panthers

Go Pats

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by PatsFanSouth on Nov 24, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions

Wish Brady got his knee rolled on that play...

Wouldve been devine retribution.

by Crackback on Nov 24, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions

u know whats divine retribution?

bi-planes not winning the afc east and sanchize sucking and you fat ass coach crying and bitching like a little cunt

by NinjaZX6R on Nov 25, 2009 5:11 AM EST up reply actions

Nothing like a little class in the morning from some NE fans ;-)

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 5:40 AM EST up reply actions

check the remark from the guy above

“Wish Brady got his knee rolled on that play”…notice in this thread or any of my post, i’ve never talked smack (even thought this team is my 2nd hated team)
i got nothing against you…just against crackback

by NinjaZX6R on Nov 25, 2009 7:15 AM EST up reply actions

I take it the Dolphins are the other guys, then we should unite in the hatred of them lol Crackback is a good guy, although that comment was a little OTT, would never wish injury on anyone.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions

na its the nxt door sibling (giants)...Fins are the 3rd...bc mercury morris is the most annoying coke addict u'll ever find on tv, don shula thinks he is the greatest coach ever and i hate the 72 team

go home, i mean records are meant to be broken…i just hope some team goes 19-0 does to piss those old geezers off

by NinjaZX6R on Nov 25, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

The game was over...

Ur team was up 2+ scores, there was 30 secs left, the clock was ticking, the Jets conceded and didn’t call time out…

U do what any and every other team would do… take a knee and let the clock bleed out. The game is over, the loser concedes, why risk further injury to anybody on the play.

If ur team doesn’t want to do that, then i hope ur QB’s knees get crunched. Not illegally, just on a routine football play. Hey its football, injuries happen.

by Crackback on Nov 25, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions

I think it's just one of those unwritten rules

just like you don’t steal bases when up big in baseball. It’s a respect thing, we were beaten, we were down, you run the clock out and get out of there. It’s just part of the game, a mutual understanding. Although to be perfectly honest, you had more chance of scoring with a run than you did targeting Revis. I personally think that was between Moss and Brady to try and get on Revis, and had little to do with BB.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions

damn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QviSo2F9jJQ

by NinjaZX6R on Nov 25, 2009 12:16 AM EST reply actions

meant to say he got favred

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QviSo2F9jJQ

by NinjaZX6R on Nov 25, 2009 12:16 AM EST reply actions

Helmet-to-helmet

Like Strickland said, that was a cheap shot, you go with your shoulder, not with your head on their helmet.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 12:46 AM EST up reply actions

where did you see the helmet-to-helmet?

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 25, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

On the helmet-to-helmet hit that is perfectly visible in that video

You could hear it a mile away, it was in game reports and Strickland himself commented on it, and is sitting out with a concussion.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

not trying to be difficult... I just couldn't see it

we all heard it.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 25, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

well. its hard to do that when u release from the line and have to make a quick block in that flanker screen

by NinjaZX6R on Nov 25, 2009 1:52 AM EST reply actions

I don't think it's too difficult

You see that a lot with screen teams and most of the time, well nearly all of the time, the player makes a clean block. You move your head to the side, it should be natural. Unfortunately that’s led to a concussion and his availability is uncertain for Sunday’s game.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 2:05 AM EST up reply actions