Cromartie Talks On Being A Jet

by David_Wyatt on Mar 5, 2010 6:52 PM EST

Our newest Jet Antonio Cromartie talked with Jets beat writers today, and Dave Hutchinson gives us the low down on what was said:

On the trade: "It's a fresh start. Coming from San Diego I believe a change of scenery will help me."

On his dropoff in play the past two seasons: "In 2007 (when he had an NFL-high 10 INTs), I played a lot more man-to-man and bump-and-run. In 2008, I was injured. Last year, early on in the season I had a pretty good year. But I played a lot of off-coverage (which he didn't like). I just do what the coaches ask me to do.''

On his infamous missed tackle on Jets RB Shonn Greene's 53-yard TD in the playoffs: "It's something I should've made the play on. I was there to make a tackle for a three- or four-yard gain and it didn't happen. It (tackling) is something I have to work on.''

My main concern with Cromartie is his tackling, his off the field issues are a little worrying but his tackling concerns me more than anything, so it's good to see him hold his hands up and say 'I screwed up there, I need to get better'. That's a positive. He was also on the Michael Kay show earlier, he sounded genuinely excited about the prospect of playing in a man-to-man system. Lining up with Revis, and playing in a 'fun' Rex Ryan defence.

He also said that there were issues in San Diego, but he didn't think his team mates were tired of him or anything like that. Also that he believes the Jets have what it takes to win the Superbowl this year, and that he is happy to play this season with one year left on his contract.

Mainly he was just excited to be in New York, excited to be a Jet, and I think the majority of us are excited to have him.

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Let’s hope he fixes his ’’known’’ problems.

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by Max Strauss on Mar 5, 2010 6:57 PM EST reply actions

First step to fixing a problem is acknowledging it. You see a lot of people nowadays who aren’t able to own up to their mistakes, so props for that. Hopefully playing zone was his only other problem and he can revert to his pro bowl form.

These past few offseasons have been so very entertaining.

by random122 on Mar 5, 2010 7:06 PM EST reply actions

Another acknowledgment:

"I made some wrong decisions in my first two years in the NFL and now I have to take on that responsibility of being a father to my kids," he said. "That’s what I have to do."

I like a lot of what he said in the article David linked to as well as this one: here

Here’s another interesting bit:

"We feel like we’ve improved the position, but by no means are we satisfied there," Tannenbaum said. "The more corners we have, as far as Rex can see, that’s good."

by random122 on Mar 5, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

No opposing WR’s will want to visit Cromartie Island

He’ll have 8 int’s in 2010

He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is

by WarWolf on Mar 5, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions

Cromartie

The Jets should insist on a vasectomy for this ignorant fool.Whatever he makes will go for child support leading to an unhappy athlete.What is this guy thinking of??

by Putnan Prince on Mar 5, 2010 7:47 PM EST reply actions

Who cares? He could start a sperm bank for all I care. As long as he plays well on Sundays.

by Crackback on Mar 5, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

LOOOOL

"Champions aren't made in the gym. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision."

- Muhammad Ali

"Words of wisdom is nothing but foolishness to the unwise"

by AmarDude on Mar 5, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

I hear Cromartie did very poorly on his Wonderlic a few years ago..

but in his defense he says it tasted terrible. ba dum chush

by Ozone on Mar 5, 2010 7:54 PM EST reply actions

I really think will end up working out.

Darrelle Revis once won a game of Connect Four in three moves.

by bm01bath on Mar 5, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions

"It (tackling) is something I have to work on"

He said the same thing this past off season and responded with a whopping 31 tackles.

by Natrone Bomb on Mar 5, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions

DLs and LBs and Safeties are for tackling. Corners are for covering.

by Crackback on Mar 5, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions

Besides, while Cromartie does need to work on tackling,

tackle totals for a corner aren’t indicative of tackling ability. If you are making a lot of tackles at corner, you are probably giving up a bunch of receptions also.

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS

by nrmax88 on Mar 6, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions

Ya know its funny that a lot of you guys were over here before the playoff game talkin a lot of smack about how you have the best corner tandem in the league and that if your guys played in our blitzing system they would be just as good as Revis. What happened to all that?

by Crackback on Mar 5, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

I went back and read that topic earlier today, and ‘in the same league as revis’, ‘teams just don’t throw at him’ were the type of comments being throw around.

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by David_Wyatt on Mar 5, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

DVOA!

My 7 foot 3 wideouts got manhandled by Revis and company! The Jets Offensive Line throttled the life out of my defense! But, the DVOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS

by nrmax88 on Mar 6, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions

Haha at first there I thought you needed to renew your driving license lol

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by David_Wyatt on Mar 6, 2010 8:51 AM EST up reply actions

Gotta get that Cromartie jersey!

by Sub-Zero on Mar 5, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions

For a first interview, sounds good

Let’s hope he keeps it together over the season. I think that he’ll be happy to team up with Revis rather than compete with him. Rex may be OK with smack talk but he runs a tight ship in the locker room overall.

by Rabbit T on Mar 6, 2010 2:01 AM EST reply actions

this guy needs to go to sex rehab

every off season

by Hamdi Popinara on Mar 6, 2010 2:18 AM EST reply actions

or....

just wear a condom…..

or…..

just play really good on sundays.

Look at Wilt Chamberlain, guy supposedly was banging chicks out left and right, with a whole shit load of illegitimate children. I’m not saying I approve of that, but if he plays well, and I’m being honest, I don’t really care how many kids he has.

"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS

by nrmax88 on Mar 6, 2010 4:00 AM EST up reply actions

As long as he owns up to his kids, and takes care of them properly there really isn’t much of an issue. The only problem with it comes up if he forgets to pay maintenance and is taken to court or has to do paternity tests etc….other than that, as long as he does his business on the field…. and by business I mean play…..and by play i mean football ;-)

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by David_Wyatt on Mar 6, 2010 8:53 AM EST up reply actions

I am one of thoes guys that records the game and then watches it over during the week a few times. I over-do it to be honest. lol. But one of the things that I am gonna be looking for is how Cro responds to Revis’ talent against the running game. Revis is a beast when it comes to tackling in the open field. If Cro takes that as a challenge to step up his game we could have the best corner tandem in the game. PERIOD!

by colinyoung on Mar 6, 2010 8:48 AM EST reply actions

welcome

I’m glad he admits he should have made that play on shawn green. I think green would have crush him, but for the jets he need to learn to hold the ball carrier until your teamate get there to help you. I believe Revis will help him become a better tackler. Also being in a contract year is more motivation to play better.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Mar 6, 2010 12:04 PM EST reply actions