A Deflating Finish
by John B on Jan 24, 2010 6:14 PM EST
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PrintMake it 41 years and counting. An unlikely run came to the end today in Indianapolis. The Jets fought their hearts out, but the best player in football had his way with the defense in the second half.
You can say it was an incredible run considering the team had a rookie quarterback and a rookie head coach. You can say all considered, it was a heck of a run, especially given the struggles the Jets had in the middle of the year.You can say this team has a very bright future with a promising young quarterback. You would be right, but it just wasn't quite enough this year.
You can say the injuries to Shonn Greene and Donald Strickland changed the complexion of the game. You would be right, but this team didn't use injuries to even more integral players like Kris Jenkins and Leon Washington as an excuse.
You can say the officials blew a number of calls. You'd be right, but those calls came after the Colts took control of the game. They were in no way the difference.
I'm sure in a few weeks, we'll be able to look back on this season with a smile and be proud of the team. Right now, though, it just hurts. It's another blown double digit lead just like that 1998 AFC Championship in Denver. The Jets aren't AFC Champions. The Colts were better today. Peyton Manning might be the best ever in football. And it hurts.
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Only really got one thing to say
100% proud of those guys, we had a great ride this season, we are set up to be back in the Championship game on a yearly basis. Obviously stings but I’m not too down after this one.
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Hell yeah!
I’m proud of this group 100%. They gave us some priceless memories the last couple of weeks and this can not be changed.
That last 1st half drive of the Colts was a momentum changer I think. If we had gone with an 11 point lead in the locker room, maybe things had gone different.
Chin up, guys, we’’ll be back!
Good game, guys
I have to say that Sanchez looked REALLY good, and I didn’t count the INT against him (tipped ball). It looks like Manning just figured out the D late in the first half, which I’ve seen him do against the top defenses all year.
Good luck next year. I’m always rooting for you against the Pats, anyway!
How can you not love a team that does this?
agree
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
The Jets can be real proud to this season
This is something this team can build up to. And I hink Sanchez will be a much-much better player very soon…
Life without knowledge is death in disguise
by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 24, 2010 6:18 PM EST reply actions
Shaun Ellis is
a gamer I want him back
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 6:19 PM EST reply actions
Great season
Well guys we fell short of our goal, but we got to see what our team is made of, we will be back
I think we should bring Braylon back
but draft a wide out (Tate) because his suspension is imminent. It will make him cheaper though
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 6:24 PM EST reply actions
Told you he was all hype.
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Such a witty retort
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Dude Lay off
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
wow you are like this all the time
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Kind of an odd day to bash Braylon after he makes a huge play in a championship game.
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Braylon isn’t all hype, from what I have seen of him this year, he was an absolute bargain. Run blocks better than most in the league, dropped a couple but caught far more, stretches the field. An off-season to work with Ellard and Sanchez and next year he could have a 2007 type campaign. I’m happy he is on our side.
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agree he is a good player for you and for sanchez to have as a target
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
He is an overrated WR, he is essentially a tall Chris Chambers, Good but not elite.
Thus the all hype hyperbole.
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I have never really heard him spoken about in the elite bracket since the start of 2008 so, maybe at one point he was hype, but right now he is considered a good-very good player, I would say that’s what he is.
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we can agree on that
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I agree that..
The negativity surrounding you sucks! lol. :)
Curtis martin isn’t walking through that door…
Wayne Chrebet isn’t walking through that door..
Keyshawns Johsnon isn’t walking through that door…..oh wait. That’s actually a good thing, huh? lol.
Of course. Silly us
We keep forgotting that your entire WR/TE corps is better than the Colts’.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." -Mark Twain
My bad.
Some Jets fans were saying that this week.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." -Mark Twain
You definitely have a talented receiving corps, I just wonder how much Peyton adds to their value. Impossible to know so I don’t question it, I just know Collie and Garcon torched everyone but Revis.
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Revis had one slip up the entire game from what I could see, always try and focus in on his coverage, and he just blanks you straight, Wayne hardly got any separation all game. It’s just a shame we don’t have a couple more just like him.
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Sadly, people will learn not to throw to Revis at all, ever.
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Yer, got a feeling his 2010 season will be similar to Asomough(sp??) 2009 season. Teams just didn’t bother looking his way, and why would you when you can have your way with the other corner.
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only difference, though
Jets will be successful.
Raiders will be the Raiders.
’nuff said.
Hats off to the Colts. They are a great team.
by Crackback on Jan 24, 2010 6:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
From a Colts fan...
Congrats on the game…..that should shut up who says that you only made it to the Champ game because “we let you”
Passing game was a helluva surprise….and you guys should be VERY proud
Now let’s go to Miami!
by Ivan Monteiro Prado on Jan 24, 2010 6:29 PM EST reply actions
no guy we made it to the Champ game because we beat teams like San Diego and Cinn.
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He was indeed
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It's ok. FlyNYJ just had trouble comprehending things such as complements and jokes.
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Yer hat tip to Indy, one hell of a football team, no shame in losing to a team like that, think there going to win it all, and best of luck to them.
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Thanks David
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Credit where its due
Colts really played well. Manning is really amazing.
Our guys played really hard and I think they proved they will be a force in the future, but obviously leaving the tournament is always disappointing.
Yep because we are so bad as you saw today
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Come on fly no need to be like that man, think it is just anger sparking your comments, but if you have seen any Saints/Vikings games this season, you would favour the Colts, Peyton will probably tear both these D’s to shreds.
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We have much better D’s than both those teams, and Peyton has his way with us for 300+ yards and 3 scores. So I see no logical reason to suggest he won’t do the same to a lesser D like the Saints/Vikings
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Lol.
That Saints are gonna get rolled by Peyton and his boys. Straight rolled. 38-17.
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What's really "LOL" is the fact that you believe the Saints will only score 17 points!!!!
Are you THAT naive?
I guess so.
FlyNYJ
If we hung 30pts on your vaulted D then how are we not going to do as good a job on the Saints? Peyton > Payton.
Oh and your rookie QB did NOT have his way with our D. Outside of the fantastic 80yrd play Sanchez went 177/2/1 with +30 yards coming in trash throws in the last 2min of play.
Brees and Co. can throw some points on the board when they get hot but...
Peyton is unreal. He can throw points up at will, and he can play possession and keep it away from you. He’s incredible.
Peyton is still human.
Sorry but I see the Saints taking this game. Just a feeling…..His Coaches pissing on History(Perfect Season) is due some vicious Bad Karma and it will probably happen two weeks from now.
Karma is Favre throwing a game ending INT
For nearly everyone in Indy the whole undefeated season issue is behind us. There are a few people who want to still bitch and moan but for the most part we’ve all moved on from the issue like it was a bat shit crazy ex girlfriend.
Imagine the additional issue the Colts would be facing if they were 18-0 right now. It would be a distraction and talk of the 08 Pats and history in the making would be rampant. So not only did sitting the starters help keep everyone healthy but it also took a big issue off the table. Hell I’d rather deal with questions like “you guys pulled your starts 2 months ago, how do you feel? you could be undefeated” rather than “wow you guys are 18-0 and on the doorstep of history. one more win and you’ll be considered one of the best teams ever…how does that change tomorrows game?”
Peyton & Co have done nothing wrong other than work hard and play as good as football as they can.
Great effort there by your Jets
you guys can only get better in the years to come.
by torontocoltsfan on Jan 24, 2010 6:39 PM EST reply actions
How do you stop Peyton? So many years at QB, no one has figured it out.
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You can’t stop him, just sometimes you can slow him down. Unfortunately he was on his game today, we lost Strickland which was massive, and we had to turn to a 7 DB type defence because Scott couldn’t play. Peyton was just crazy good though.
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That just sucked
I’ll be able to look back eventually and deem this a good year…but man. I’m 33 going on 34, and I’ve still never seen my Jets play in a Super Bowl. It just hurts.
"(BARF)" - Donovan McNabb, during his game winning drive against Virginia Tech in 1998
What a great season
Thanks Jets for a GREAT season, and the defense (and Mark Sanchez) will only get better next year. One of these times we won’t have to face a top-five all-time QB. So proud of this team, never prouder to be a JETS FAN!!!!!!!!!
by kerryindenver on Jan 24, 2010 6:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yes i believe sanchez will def. get better and be better next year. Good season guys and good game
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Well my birthday wish didn't come true
February 13 Buy a New York Jets SB Champion T Shirt.
Not any more oh well
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 6:49 PM EST reply actions
Thanks!
You gotta change yours to Shonn Greene
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
A few of the mock drafts I just read had us picking a WR in the first round, a couple had DE, one had DT.
Darrelle Revis once won a game of Connect Four in three moves.
In the SB Nation mock draft, I took part in as the Jets representative, I took Jared Odrick from Penn State in the first round, would love that selection.
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Wish I followed more college football for times like these.
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Can expect a lot of draft stuff over the next couple of weeks. Plan on hitting it pretty hard around the end of this week.
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This was an entertaining game, and most of the playoff games have been boring as hell
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Good game bros
You made it really tough, epsecially in the first half. It was entertaining. You guys are going to be TOUGH for the next ten years.
You fans were great except for Crackback. He’s a douche. You guys should ban him. Besides him I like all of y’all. Good luck at kicking the Pats’ ass next year! You guys are better than them now. That was a great feeling in 2005 when it happened to the Colts. 2010 could be that year for you guys. Keep it up with the young great players and you guys will get the reigns from the AFC from us, hopefully in a long, long time ;)
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
Well, soon we will be playing you every season as first place teams of our respective divisions. It’ll be fun.
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Yep
A rivalry starting up, perhaps?
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
If that would mean we are at that high of a level year in and year out, I’d be happy with a good rivalry.
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From Colts-Pats to Colts-Jets
I miss the old AFC East.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
Jets Don't Make It to the Superbowl...Again
It’s been 41 years and I don’t see that streak ending anytime soon. Even I will admit that the running game was great and Reeves did his thing, I still don’t get why you think so highly of Sanchez who has thrown more INTs than TDs. He is not better then Clemens, Brett, Chad, Vinny or even Ray Lucas. But the fans ran their mouths, Rex ran his mouth (which is the only running that fat fuck does) and the Jets went it and got their asses whipped. 41 Y.E.A.R.S. Years Years Years. Now whatch how your boy Favre goes in takes the Vikings into the Superbowl.
Manning vs. Favre Superbowl XLIV
by The Last Shall Become First on Jan 24, 2010 6:59 PM EST reply actions
You should be more confident
You guys are damn good. The 2009 Colts have a chance to be one of the best teams in NFL history. You guys will be back in the playoffs next year. Bank on it. Sanchez, Greene, Cotchery, Keller, Revis, and all of the other defensive guys are good.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
Oh
Well then he is also a douchebag for coming here and posting that.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
He’s banned. Normally I warn people at least once before banning, but this was a pretty obvious case of a guy who wanted to troll after a tough loss.
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Good job
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
Gotta give credit to Colts fans
a few minor flare ups, but they were really nothing but class this entire week around here.
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Lukenukem?
Crackback deserved that. You guys were good except for him.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
Heard that they treated the Jets fans well at the game as well, pre and post game, some guys I know who were there had nothing but good things to say about the whole experience.
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We try
I don’t see the point of being douchebags to people who paid a lot of money to come see their team play. I’ve only been a road fan once (Georgia Tech v. Notre Dame in Atlanta), and they were great. I try and be a little louder around opposing fans but not directed towards them.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
It's really frustrating sometimes.
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yea but some of your guys were instigating issues on that ask the fans though
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
AND FAVRE LOSES!!!
Too bad you had to ban this clown….
I really would’ve liked shoving the crow down his throat.
great game, great season and a GREAT future...
i think our J E T S still deserve a parade….
I'd dig it if
Chad Pennington came back
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 7:06 PM EST reply actions
Why?
I think Sanchez is a better QB for you guys.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
He likely means as a backup/mentor.
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Oh
Well then that would be wise.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
Just wondering, do you have a lot of fair weather fans to deal with?
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Not really
Being in Indianapolis where outside of the city the rest of the state is a big cornfield, there isn’t a lot of appeal. The problem with Colts fans including myself is that the expectations are so ridiculous that a close game will send the fanbase off. Since it is still a fairly new team around here there are some local haters who all suck.
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
I should have clarifyed.
Its good bro
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jan 24, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
give thanks
Gotta give thanks to this team. In a pretty depressing state right now, but this was an amazing step in the right direction. I do believe we’ll have a fantastic year next year, and I don’t see why we won’t be in this round next season, maybe even at home. Sanchez is going to be beast :)
What were experts predicting the Jets to be this year?
Darrelle Revis once won a game of Connect Four in three moves.
I saw one from ESPN mid summer that has us finished 3-13 and coming in 4th behind the Bills.
I think the typical predicition was 6-10/7-9, 3rd in AFC East
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I love it when experts are proved wrong.
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It will be interesting to see where they project us next season. Still say the majority will have us around the 9-7 mark and 2nd in the AFC East.
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It happens every year. They never predict any major movement in the standings, and there’s a big shakeup every year.
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It can’t be easy, but I wonder why they expected a drop off from the previous year for the Jets.
Darrelle Revis once won a game of Connect Four in three moves.
I think what the last 2 months of the season signifies
is that, with expected improvement from Sanchez in 2010, that the Jets have a team that can legitimately contend for the AFC East and be a threat to win the conference.
That defense is still very good despite what happened today. All that needs to be done is to get better on the offensive side of the ball.
Jets/Colts
First I want to say that as a Jets fan, since there has been a Jets team, congratulations to the Colts and their fans. You Colts fans proved to be a very classy bunch. Good luck in the Super Bowl, and, I hope we meet you in the Championship game again next year.
Classy? did you re the pre-game thread? They are the epitome of classlessness
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You're not a gentleman either buddy
"About a month ago I got a cactus. A week later, it died. I was really depressed because I was like 'Damn! I am less nurturing than a desert.' (Ladies, that's not true)"
your worse
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 24, 2010 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Jets gave notice this year
Congrats to Jets fans for a great season. Great defense, a MONSTER o-line (I’m very jealous), and a up and coming young QB means you all will have punched postseason tickets for a long time. The Jets should start next year rated #1 in the AFC East and top 6 or 7 in the NFL.
As for bad sports in the game thread and pregame posts, both of our fan bases could use a bit more maturity.
See you in the playoffs next year.
Losing is never easy but .....
if we had to lose, I can accept losing to a class organization like the Colts and a class individual like Peyton Manning who is clearly the best QB of this era. Good luck to the Colts in the Super Bowl.
As to the Jets -- this is clearly not “the same old Jets.” They have a very good chance of being highly competitive for the next several years and, hopefully, have their shot at a couple Super Bowls along the way.
Head up -- there is much to be satisfied with going into the off season.
Prediction for next year 412
NO,no,no..not 4 wins and 12 losses..I PREDICT THAT REX WILL MAX OUT AT 412 NEXT SEASON…..
by con10der on Jan 25, 2010 1:55 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
riiiiiiighhhht..........
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