Kerry Rhodes To Be Benched

by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 12:40 AM EST

Jay Glazer moments ago twittered that after talking to Jets players today, it is understood that Kerry Rhodes will be benched in favour of Eric Smith this weekend to play the Panthers.

If this is indeed true, then it comes as no surprise. Rex said that he wanted a defence that was ready to intimidate, ready to make people fear lacing up. Rhodes replies with getting run over by Maroney and Welker.

If your not making plays, your coverage is sketchy and your getting run over by slot wide receivers, it's probably time for you to take a seat on the pine and let someone else do their thing.

I have never been a fan of Eric Smith, but if anything, he can knock someone into next week. Let's give him a chance to show what he can do, and I personally think that the defence will be better for this move.

Maybe, just maybe. This is the wake up call that Kerry requires, he has been absent from Twitter all week, I have not seen or heard him on any radio show or TV spots.

Rhodes has been a non factor for two years, last year many, myself included thought that it was Mangini's system, obviously that's not the case. He talks a good game but unfortunately that's where his contribution ends. He said he would be a playmaker this year, and he has yet to do anything.

Last week it was reported that on their off day 40 odd Jets players turned up at the facility, I would be very interested to know if Rhodes was one of them, If I were a betting man, I would guess not.

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I havent heard his name in a game in weeks. Maybe this will wake him up a little.
I like Eric Smith, Hes a hard hitter and worker, talent level isnt there but but a pretty good replacement none the less.

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by jcgamble on Nov 25, 2009 7:23 AM EST reply actions

Agreed

Eric Smith is nothing special, but then neither is Rhodes. I’m glad that Rex is doing something about a established player who seems to be taking his place for granted. Maybe this is the wake up call that ‘Hollywood’ needs.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 7:31 AM EST up reply actions

I like it, however...

This move will force him to take Mark out of a game if he’s really stinking it up again. Otherwise he will lose credibility with his team.

by Crackback on Nov 25, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions

I think most will recognise the difference

between a player with years of experience playing badly and not putting in the time and commitment, and a rookie who is first in at the facility, last out and is struggling. I really don’t think this move effects the way we handle Sanchez this year

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions

I like that

Hes takin his spot for granted. He probably, in his own mind thinks Smith is shit and his job is going nowhere. In the offseason id trade him for a DE.

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by jcgamble on Nov 25, 2009 7:35 AM EST reply actions

Agreed

A former scout of the Ravens tweeted the other day that he knows Rex and he knows the players that Rex wants and players that annoy Rex, and Rhodes ticks all the boxes. He also said he wouldn’t be surprised if he was moved this off-season, so it seems your idea might well happen

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 7:39 AM EST up reply actions

Can't afford to move him

I think there would be way TOO much dead money if we cut him or trade him… I’ll have to check the salary caps page.

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

12.6 million if cut apparently

Cap saving in total of $7.6 million….umm now this is a tricky situation.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

And man did he get run over on the weekend

Everyone was watching Kerry! Step it up mang!

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by jcgamble on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 AM EST reply actions

And by Welker of all people

Guy had a big day, but he is not exactly a giant lol

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 7:58 AM EST up reply actions

I know, he must have been laughing

15 catches and a smack on the mouth.
He just owned the secondary.

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by jcgamble on Nov 25, 2009 8:04 AM EST reply actions

Saw Him Yesterday on TV

On one of those shows on SNY. I don’t remember what he was talking about, but he was saying something about exploring his carreer possibilities after football and what he has interest in and he said (not these exact words) that he’s really in a catch 22 because if he didn’t put effort into something for after football, then people would think he’s stupid. I think that explanation is pretty stupid. I don’t see Kris Jenkins or Shaun Ellis who are further into their carreers and thus closer to their “post-football” carreers publicly positioning themselves for anything else.

by bouncingseth on Nov 25, 2009 9:12 AM EST reply actions

I think that says just about everything

That right there is why he has fallen off so much, he has too much planning for post football going on. Not enough focus on his career and it will be a short one. Everything that is wrong with him.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions

Abram Elam

would have been a better fit.

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by dvdvil on Nov 25, 2009 9:47 AM EST reply actions

Would of, always like Elam

Rod Boone has had a Jets source confirm the Fox report, Kerry Rhodes will be benched this weekend.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions

Naw

Elam was gaaabage in my eyes. Hes a journeymen. Much rather Eric, just me tho.

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by jcgamble on Nov 25, 2009 10:05 AM EST reply actions

I like Eric's physicality

Want to see if his coverage skills have improved though. Was never impressed with that area of his game

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

Jon Mcgraw is better than Elam.

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by jcgamble on Nov 25, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions

Too bad

this is like 3-4 weeks too late.

by Mackey Sasser on Nov 25, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions

It's a very basic mistake

Nearly every coordinator makes the same mistake when they become head coaches, you would think they would of learned by now that they have to divide their time more equally.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

Ignore that

Thought we were in the story above lol

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 25, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions

Mr. Media

Kerry is everywhere it seems. Lockerblogger.com, commercials, movies… Maybe Ryan is trying to set an example. I enjoy Kerry’s antics, but he’s gotta make some plays for sure

by NewYorkDT on Nov 25, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions

Saw hat he created a Lockerblogger

I don’t think it is possible to do as much as he does and stay fully committed to football. The football season is not the baseball one, you get a lot of time off for football, do all your stuff then, between July and January just focus on the football side.

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by David_Wyatt on Nov 26, 2009 3:26 AM EST up reply actions