NY Jets Going To The Superbowl

by David_Wyatt on Jan 29, 2012 10:32 AM EST

Well the Jets as an organization failed to reach the big dance again this year but some former Jets will be making the journey to Indy next weekend. During Championship weekend I was dreading the thought of the Superbowl and having to watch 2 of the 3 teams I despise the most, but that feeling has been tempered by a number of factors, not least the article that Kristine Reese wrote for Aerys Sports which you can check out HERE.

I can't answer the Question; "who will you be supporting" as I can't root for either, but I would certainly prefer to see the Patriots win it for several reasons. One being that I respect Tom Brady a lot more than Eli Manning, I find the Patriots fans easier to deal with, but most of all; I want to see Shaun Ellis win a ring. That guy deserves one. I'm devastated that it can't be with the Jets but regardless he needs one. I know a lot of people prefer the Giants and that's fine, but this is just my personal opinion on the matter.

Anyway, I've composed a list of coaches and players on the Giants and Patriots who at one point used to play or coach for the Jets. Some playing a big part, some playing a small part and a couple barely playing a part at all. There are 14 in total:

PATRIOTS

Head Coach - Bill Belichick (1997-1999 as Coach)

Defensive Line - Pepper Johnson (1997-1998 as a Player)

Running Back- Danny Woodhead (2008-2010 as Player)

Defensive End- Shaun Ellis (2000-2010 as Player)

Safety- James Ihedigbo (2007-2010 as Player)

Wide Receiver- Britt Davis (2009-2010 as Player)

GIANTS

Linebackers - Jim Herrmann (2006-2008 as Coach)

Secondary/Cornerbacks - Peter Giunta (1995-1996 as Coach)

Secondary/Safeties - David Merritt (2001-2003 as Coach)

Assistant Special Teams - Larry Izzo (2009 as Player)

Assistant Strength and Conditioning - Markus Paul (2005-2006 as Coach)

Running Back- DJ Ware (2007 as Player)

Offensive Tackle- Kareem McKenzie (2001-2004 as Player)

Punter- Steve Weatherford (2009-2010 as Player)

If I have missed any off the list, feel free to add it to the comments below.

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Giants all the way. Growing up one year my dad would take me to Giants season tickets the next season it was Jets season tickets. I grew up loving both teams. That’s for starters. Secondly… as a Jet fan I can never and will never root for the Patriots. I loathe then. It will never happen for me. I actually even rooted for Tebow… that was difficult!

I am tired of this “Brady” era and hope he chokes again in a big game. Personal opinion tho. (:

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by Tamarack on Jan 29, 2012 11:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Giants

I can NEVER root for the Pats unless a Patriot victory directly helps the Jets in the division or conference standings and a playoff spot.

I despise Bellechick for turning his back on the Jets like a POS cowardly liar. I despise the Patriots for being smug, arrogant cheaters. And I will always feel that way.

by Down Since '86 on Jan 29, 2012 12:04 PM EST reply actions

whoa!! not so fast

the 1st team “caught” cheating" under goodells New rules pertaining to Taping was Mangini with Jets.was during a pre-season Game(rules still apply in pre-season).reason Goodell didnt release the “TAPES” was because NE had Tape proving Mangini was Cheating Check it out all FACTS!!!

also Mangini TAPED again while with Browns!!!…..ALL TEAMS ARE CHEATERS!!!!! still today Teams Have scouts in stands “taping”…so be like all fans of NFL and accept the fact all styles of sports have cheating!!!!…even Cowboys under JJ use to tape..Steelers..Eagles..Raiders..the list goes on….

having a Coach up in press-box during a game is a form of Cheating…

by Jack2466 on Feb 12, 2012 9:29 AM EST up reply actions

I know a bunch of Giants and Pats fan

and i just hope its a blowout. Id rather hear it from one fan base rather than both with one of them saying we really shouldve won if this and that happened.

by 619drumer on Jan 29, 2012 12:19 PM EST reply actions

Im on the fence..

On one hand, I hope the Giants pummel Brady and the Pats because my Dad is a HUGE Giants fan and even tried to make me a Giants fan while i was growing up, but for some reason i knew i bled Green & White…on the other hand, looking at Tom Brady career-wise, I believe if he wins this game he will retire and walk away, he has nothing left to prove at all, he surpassed Dan Marinos passing record this season, a win would give him 4 rings and the sweet revenge hes been craving since the Giants beat him in 2007 superbowl….looking at the Patriots defense that has been god awful the past couple of years, do you think Tom would still have the passion to carry his team again if he wins? Personally I dont, he will be 35 at the start of next season, hes had a HOF career, I think the competitive nature of Brady will make him retire “On Top” as the term goes, he doesnt strike me as the type of guy to end his career like Favre and so many others…if Brady wins hes gone, im 75% sure of this

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Jan 29, 2012 12:41 PM EST reply actions

I really doubt Brady will retire

The guy is 34, he has at least 3 or 4 more serviceable years in him, maybe more. That said, I’m on the fence as well, I hate the Pats, but most of my Pats fan friends aren’t bad people at all. Most of my family on the other hand is Giants fans, but I really don’t want to have to listen to the media talk about how the Giants “outclassed the Jets” and how the Jets “motivated the Giants.”

by cstroh8 on Jan 29, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

Dude, you cannot truly think this

by J-Nasty on Jan 29, 2012 1:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I honestly believe that Brady has 3 more good years in him and probably another serviceable year as well. With the Patriots that probably means 3 more years with a shot at a ring.

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by David_Wyatt on Jan 29, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

Brady has at least 2-3 elite seasons left in him

Dude is on top of his game right now. Why the hell would he walk away at age 34?

by J-Nasty on Jan 29, 2012 1:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

agreed he has at least 3 seasons left but...

out of the next 3 seasons do you think the Patriots with thier leaky Defense to be in contention for a SB? this season the Pats could not beat a team with a winning record, they luckily scraped by the Ravens last week in the Championship…35 years old for a QB is about a normal time to retire, especially considering all he has accomplished, I dont think the "hunger’ will be there for him anymore if he wins this game.

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Jan 29, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

It doesn't matter that they couldn't beat a team with a winning record

They’re playing in the Super Bowl, and it really doesn’t matter who you can and can’t beat at that point.

by cstroh8 on Jan 29, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed, through all that they are still in the Superbowl. Bill is too good of a HC not to address the pass defence in the off-season. Also their secoundary was banged up from week 1, Bodden, Chung, Dowling, Barrett all missed time. I can’t imagine they will experience so many problems next year.

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by David_Wyatt on Jan 29, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

but u want us to bring in Peyton at His age?

now so what if a QB is 34 or 36.doesnt matter look at Elway at age 38 won a Superbowl!!!!

by Jack2466 on Feb 12, 2012 9:32 AM EST up reply actions

yes, i really do..maybe its just hope

lol, I read something on NFL.com the other day about Brady and how he cant even bring himself to watch any of his SB loss to the Giants, in all honesty i think that is what has driven him the past few seasons and now he has his chance to avenge his loss…he will be 35 when next season starts and he has a shaky Defense that was ranked 32nd in the NFL against the pass, I dont think he will have as much motivation after winning the SB to carry this team anymore, there is nothing left for him to prove in the NFL, hes done it all and might as well leave on a high note while he still has great health and a young family to raise…thats just the way i see it, it maybe more of me hoping he retires though,lol

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Jan 29, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

He absolutely has something left to prove

It’s certainly possible that he can win 5 or 6 and set the record for most ever… and, in turn, cement himself as the best QB to ever play the game. I’d say being called the greatest ever is motivation to still play while you are still great.

by J-Nasty on Jan 29, 2012 1:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I can agree somewhat with that, but...

look at his entire team, football is played on 2 sides of the ball, the Patriots have a WR playing CB and are aging on the front of thier D also…I’m not certain he will retire but when i look at the big picture it really does make sense to me for some reason, hes a winner and im sure he wouldnt want to retire on a playoff loss in 3 years

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Jan 29, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

wrong on part about that WR

actually He is listed as WR-CB—special Teams and QB!!! was drafted as a QB!!!!!…

by Jack2466 on Jan 30, 2012 8:39 AM EST up reply actions

wrong on being 32nd

GB ranked 32nd..Pats.31st..NO ranked 30th..Giants ranked 29th….also Brady will HONOR HIS Contract,that is just way He is…..I say if Jets are serious about a QB they should go after Bree;s…..also one of NO top rec;s is a FA as well….

funny everyone saying well he will be 35 next yr..BUT alot of u are HOPING jets sign a 36yr Old QB named Peyton…

also a team with a shaky defense went 15-1 this past season!!!!!

by Jack2466 on Jan 30, 2012 8:37 AM EST up reply actions

WRONG

i dont want Peyton on the Jets and the Patriots WERE ranked 32nd in pass defense ALL SEASON until the last week of the season…also Julian Edelman IS a WR!!!

"The message to the rest of the league is, hey, the Jets are coming, and we're going to give you everything we got. And I think that's going to be more than you can handle"

by AFCxxBEAST on Jan 30, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

wrong!!!

what position did He play in College?…QB!!!…Pats made into a slot-rec..Not a WR..

thats difference Between Jets and other teams they draft players that can play more than 1 position!!!!

fine ranked 32nd but still had a 13-3 Reg season record….GB was 31st had 15-1 Reg season record!!!!

by Jack2466 on Feb 12, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions

YES!!!

NY Jets Going To The Superbowl

oh, nevermind.

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by rexthejet on Jan 29, 2012 1:20 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

I'm rooting for the Pats

As hard as it is the way I look at it if the Giants win I’m just going to be surrounded by my obnoxious Giants fan friends nonstop ‘till the end of time. If they lose I’ll be able to survive at school for the next couple of weeks.

I never came here to kiss Bill Belichick's rings. I came here to win, let's put it that way. ... I'm certainly not intimidated by New England or anybody else. Rex Ryan

by Simon Says Jets on Jan 29, 2012 1:45 PM EST reply actions

WR Dan Depalma was with us in the preseason

and he is apparently now on the Giants practice squad (if you wanna count practice aquads)

by CervezaVerde on Jan 29, 2012 3:03 PM EST reply actions

I remember him

Wasn’t he from Piscatoway or some NJ/Ny town

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