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Jets-Panthers Game Analysis
Worth noting that Bears in the '80s used William "The Regrigerator" Perry as a fullback. Rex Ryan's father, Buddy, was defensive coordinator
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) December 15, 2013
Does Santonio Holmes (2 catches, 14 yards) regret comments about Panthers secondary? "I’m an 8-yr veteran. I wouldn’t regret anything" #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 16, 2013
Sheldon Richardson's TD run was the 1st time in Jets history that a DLM scored on a rush or reception, per Elias Sports Bureau. Wow. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 16, 2013
One positive note: #Jets ran for 157 yards, the most allowed this season by the #Panthers - who entered as the No. 1 run defense.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 16, 2013
Jets 30th in total offense. 12th in defense. Drop to 3 in rush defense
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 16, 2013
Top rushing defenses in the #NFL: 1. Cardinals (83.2). ...2. Panthers (84.9). ...3. #Jets (86.1).— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 16, 2013
The Jets use a lot of trickeration to pick up 8 yards
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 16, 2013
STC Ben Kotwica on blocked punt by Panthers: "I take responsibility for that. I've got to do a better job of training that unit." #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 19, 2013
Asked if he regrets using unconventional, 3-gunner look so often, Kotwica: "Anytime you have a critical mistake, you regret that action."
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 19, 2013
Jets-Panthers Post Game PFF Numbers
Mo Wilkerson bounced back from his quiet game vs. OAK with an overall grade of +3.6 and +4.5 in run defense. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
First green grade for Tommy Bohanon (+2.1) since Week 1 - graded positive in all categories. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Gemo Smith was under in 20 out of 36 dropbacks. He completed 4-of-13 for 60 yards, four sacks and three runs. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Chris Ivory gained just 19 yards after contact (untouched in his 35-yard run) but forced 4 missed tackles in 11 carries. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Santonio Holmes targeted 8 times, came up with 2 catches for 14 yards with one drop and one interception thrown his way. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Jeff Cumberland with his first green receiving grade (+1.2) since Week 5 vs. Falcons - caught 3-of-4 for 50 yards with one touchdown. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Dee Milliner gave up 4 completions in 4 targets for 29 yards. No missed tackles after missing 7 in the last 5 games. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Throwing to the middle, Geno completed 11-of-14 for 134 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. Throwing outside the numbers, 4-of-13 for 33 yards. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 16, 2013
Jets-Browns Pre-Game Tweets
Jets management asked me about Gordon and how good he was. "He and Megatron are in the same category. He can be the best WR the NFL."
— Terrance Ganaway (@TerranceGanaway) December 10, 2013
The previous tweet is from December 10th, I just forgot to add it in last week.
Josh Gordon leads the NFL in yards per route run at 2.85. Megatron 2nd. Next guy? Gronk. #BigLoss— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 13, 2013
Marv Albert and Rich Gannon will call Sunday's Jets-Browns game for CBS #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 17, 2013
#Jets as 2 point favorites seems fair to me - #Browns have physical, aggressive defense. Expecting low scoring, sloppy game— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 17, 2013
Would be nice to finish with 6-2 home record this season #Jets
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 17, 2013
#Jets weren't able to finish strong last year after being eliminated in week 15 - Let's hope they reverse that trend this time— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 17, 2013
Most won't agree but I'd put Dee Milliner on Josh Gordon all game long. Let him learn firsthand how much he needs to improve #Jets #Browns
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 18, 2013
Gordon on Cro:"I guess he’s kind of hanging off a lot of players this year. He’s not really giving too much in the press, like he used to."— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 18, 2013
Bulletin board material for the Jets secondary - Gordon today: "That defensive line makes up for a lot of lack in any other area they have."
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 18, 2013
Was watching highlights from last time #Jets & #Browns played. Lots of stuff in there (Holmes OT winner), Stuckey fumble that Cro recovered— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 18, 2013
But lasting image was that diving catch Cotchery made on one leg for 1st down on 3rd-and-9 in OT. Great scramble by Sanchez, too.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 18, 2013
Josh Gordon leads the NFL with nine plays over 40+ yards this season. #nyjets— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 19, 2013
DT said #Jets will utilize their entire defensive roster over past two games to evaluate players.
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
DT stresses the importance of letting more young guys, like Josh Bush + Jaiquawn Jarrett, play.— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
Hope to see Milliner press up on Gordon this week with obvious coverage help behind him. Only way he's going to learn. #Jets
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
If he gets smoked, so what? Who cares. Would rather see him put his hands on WR's at the line and get beat, than sit back 10 yards/play soft— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
Other Jets Related Tweets
Just spoke with Antwan Barnes. Said rehab is going well, hopes to be ready by training camp.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 12, 2013
Holmes: "I signed a contract this year for three yrs to be w/ the Jets & that's what I plan on doing, being with the Jets for three yrs."
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 12, 2013
Ignoring Watt for a minute there is a fierce battle for 2nd in our 3-4 DE rankings between C Jordan, C Campbell, K Williams and S richardson— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 13, 2013
Jets DT Damon Harrison has more than 2x the next best run-defense grade among DTs this season. 34.5 vs 17.0 (Dareus)
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 13, 2013
JaMarcus Russell's first 13 games started: 8 TD (+1 rush), 7 INT. Geno Smith first 13 games started: 9 TD (+4 rush), 20 INT.— B. Spiegel (@knicks148) December 14, 2013
Jets worked out former Bears safety Brandon Hardin this past week, per source. Former third round pick.
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 15, 2013
Kenrick Ellis needs to see the field more. It can't be said enough. #Jets— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 15, 2013
Just because the #Jets have great depth on the DL does not mean they should get rid of guys. Did you not see Jenkins/Pouha go down?
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 15, 2013
At #Jets rookie camp, I introduced myself to Richardson & asked how it was going. His response: "I can't complain. I'm in the NFL, dawg" lol— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 15, 2013
Because of their offensive deficiencies, #NYJ plays with a VERY slim margin for error week in/week out. Has to be addressed in offseason.
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 15, 2013
We've watched NFL teams make insane comebacks all season long. Record points/yardage being put up. The Jets are behind that trend right now.— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 15, 2013
#Jets' Calvin Pace on SNY: "It's always tough to play against your opponent _ and yourself."
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 16, 2013
Westhoff on SNY says personnel guys to blame on off., not Rex: "What made you think Gates was going to be a receiver?" Westy never a fan.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 16, 2013
Winslow left the Pats last year because it was "right team, wrong time." I'm pretty sure he'd be getting more plays if he were there now.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 16, 2013
I still think Rex has been in a win-win situation. 7-8 wins, they overachieved. If fired, he can say, "You try to win with those guys"— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 16, 2013
If Jets cut Sanchez,Cro,&Tone they'll have $53.68 million of cap space for 2014. @TurnOnTheJets @OConnor_Jets #Orakpo #Maclin #Byrd #Tate
— Jon (@UnfetteredJon) December 16, 2013
Can't judge an NFL GM who was hired months before a draft with someone else's scouts having evaluated the previous CFB season and all FAs.— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 16, 2013
#Jets haven't beat a team with a winning record on the road since beating the 5-2 #Bills in week 9 of 2011
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 16, 2013
Sheldon Richardson is most definitely not talking today.... #jets— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 16, 2013
Always wonder why the NY media is surprised that the players in the locker room don't seem to like them #Jets
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 16, 2013
Some Jets players (young & vets) should take a cue from 2 true professionals in that locker room: Willie Colon & David Nelson #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 16, 2013
The last time the Jets and Giants both missed the playoffs in 2 straight years was 1995-96 aka the Kotite Era.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 17, 2013
Does the "take this player out" discussion w/regard to MVP race put more emphasis on the candidate's team rather than the candidate himself?— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 17, 2013
Just scored a KR TD with Salim "The Dream" Hakeem in Madden. If that's not a sign of where the Jets talent at WR lies, I don't know what is.
— Mike O'C (@OConnor_Jets) December 17, 2013
It's official: Jets are done. Their season officially ends on the same field where it began, back in August. #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 17, 2013
45 years and counting. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 17, 2013
Is it just me, or has Cimini has been trolling like never before these last couple of weeks?
When all is said & done, bottom line is: I'm not sure many coaches could've gotten more than 6-7 wins out of this #Jets team.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 17, 2013
The goal, of course, is always the playoffs. Rex Ryan has coached playoff teams. This was never a playoff-caliber team. #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 17, 2013
Remember this as far as #Jets offense: Holmes, Winslow, Hill, Kerley, Goodson, Cribbs, Gates will have missed total of 45 games.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 17, 2013
I can't wait till everyone finds out that Rex has a contract for 2014
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
It's crazy how it's been widespread that he's a lame duck when he's not— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
I heard Rich Eisen say that his contract runs out this year on one of his podcasts. That's just misinformation
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
I don't get the premise that these final two games decide Rex's career. 5 seasons of work come down to 2 meaningless games?— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
Did some quick research: JJ Watt's extension is expected to be in the $14 million per (ballpark estimate).
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 17, 2013
Extensions are extremely difficult to predict, but I see Wilkerson getting $10-$12 million per over 6-7 years. He is 24 years old. #Jets— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 17, 2013
Let's say Mo's extension is a $12 million cap hit per year. That still leaves Idzik with roughly $38 million in cap space. #Jets
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 17, 2013
Now, Idzik won't just blow $38 million in one offseason, that is how Tanny got in trouble. You also must account draft picks cap space.#Jets— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 17, 2013
Percentage of Team's Sacks This Season: pic.twitter.com/IUgn8HdR2u
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) December 17, 2013
Hey @NFLGameRewind why do I get this giant yellow bar across my whole screen? pic.twitter.com/ysJLtLlVpk
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 18, 2013
I'll say it again. If I was advising Tom Coughlin, I'd tell him to retire. Next year could be as bad as this one - or worse. @SNYtv
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) December 18, 2013
2011 Draft 1st Round (Defense): Von (+40.5), Dareus (+28.8), Peterson (+8.4), Aldon (+18.5), Watt (+100.4), Fairley (-0.1), Quinn (+66.5)...— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 18, 2013
2011 Draft 1st Round (Defense): Kerrigan (+4.4), Liuget (-3.9), Amukamara (+1.5), Clayborn (-16.4), P. Taylor (+7.5), C. Jordan (+28.4)
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 18, 2013
2011 Draft 1st Round (Defense): J. Smith (+6.6), Wilkerson (+19.5), Heyward (+13.1). Class was loaded defensively— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 18, 2013
The #Jets void at tight end is just as serious as the void at wide receiver.
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 18, 2013
Coples had his left wrist wrapped and is now joining practice #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 18, 2013
I never get over how obnoxiously huge the Jets facility is
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 18, 2013
In Todd McShay's first mock draft, he has the Jets taking Clemson WR Sammy Watkins #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 18, 2013
Asked if Geno could benefit from another year with Mornhinweg, Ryan defers, said Geno's future is Sunday. #Jets #NFL
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 18, 2013
Santonio said he didn't kno #jets were eliminated from playoffs until this morning. He had no reaction to the news— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 18, 2013
Holmes on pay cut possibilities: "Anything for the team."
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 18, 2013
#Jets top 4 cap hits for 2014 are a bottom 5 CB from 2013, an injured/unproductive WR, a backup QB and a descending LT. Yeesh.— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 18, 2013
#Jets signed WR Dwight Jones to P-squad today. Sleeper candidate. Thought to be a high pick originally out of UNC. Instead, undrafted (1/2)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2013
Dwight Jones signed w Texans, left OTAs to be w his infant son who had lung disease. Son passed away in June. Hoping to soldier on with Jets— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2013
He went undrafted largely due to work ethic concerns if I'm not mistaken.
A positive Jets stat, courtesy of @ESPNStatsInfo: Defense leads the league in red-zone efficiency since Wk 12 (14.3 %). Hey, it's something.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 19, 2013
'I've helped him get most of his nine sacks."- Sheldon Richardson on Calvin Pace - LOL #truth #Jets
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
#Jets K Nick Folk has already matched career high by making 30 of 31 FG attempts. 30 FGs also tied for third in NFL.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 19, 2013
Folk has career-high 28 touchbacks for #Jets after 12 in '12. New rules now, but he had 4 total in 3 years with Dallas.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 19, 2013
#Jets RB Chris Ivory has gained 543 yards & scored 3 TDs on his last 93 carries (5.84 YPC). Still one of NFL's most underutilized backs.— Evan Silva (@evansilva) December 19, 2013
Rex said the time to evaluate Geno Smith is when the season's over. Mentions Geno leading #Jets on four game-winning drives
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
RE: Jerricho Cotchery, Mike T. said #Jets were looking for "more speed + explosiveness." Adds: "That’s a decision you’d like to have back"— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
Mike Tannenbaum on Tone: "Obviously, he hasn’t played as well as the contract we gave him." #jets (WFAN)
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
Asked on WFAN if Rex had a big say on draft picks, Mike Tannenbaum said: "He sure did. I had final say on all the picks." #jets— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
Mike T: Brad Smith "was a guy I didn’t want to lose." Added Brad "always helped us" + "gave us a shot in the arm when we needed it" (WFAN)
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 19, 2013
A lot of people have told me we do not need an OLB because Antwan Barnes will be back. He is a 3rd down pass rusher, not an every down guy.— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
Most of the runners that run between the tackles are in zone schemes while RBs who run more power and/or option looks run more outside
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 20, 2013
Also mentioned last night that our run positions at PFF are different from the NFL Gamebooks as we use the place where RB crosses LOS...— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 20, 2013
...and NFL uses a general location of the mesh point of the handoff. So their outside zone will be RE/LE even if cut goes to A-gap
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 20, 2013
Listening to Rex...one thing is for sure: Geno Smith is an EXCELLENT practice QB. #NYJ— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 19, 2013
Collected some data from @PFF, #Jets blitzed 39.1 % of the time in 2012 vs. 28.9 % in 2013. Stark contrast.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 19, 2013
Just trying to warn everyone so there are no heart attacks if the #Jets take one of the very highly touted OLB's in round 1.— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
You can bring back Calvin Pace, draft someone, add a FA (not much there outside of Orakpo), or do nothing. #Jets
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
The 3 most improved teams next season will be the #Texans, #Jets & #Giants. Turning the ball over as often as they have isn't sustainable.— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 20, 2013
#Jets who will most likely see more snaps in the last 2 games: Antonio Allen, Zach Sudfeld, Josh Bush, Ellis Lankster, Kenrick Ellis.
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 20, 2013
What's fantastic to see from Quinton Coples the 2nd half of the season is his transformation into a complete OLB, not just an edge rusher.— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 20, 2013
He's extremely difficult to run block and is beginning to look fluid in space. Never going to lock down TE's, but moves well in zone. #Jets
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 20, 2013
Mind you this is a guy that has begun to flash 10-12 sack potential. Put some1 across from him next year (Barnes returns) and we're cooking.— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 20, 2013
Neat photo...in the summer, Sheldon Richardson was in the position photos with the running backs. pic.twitter.com/TaQffhvNAw
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 20, 2013
Eerie. The #Jets also have 25 games in past 5 years w/out allowing a single passing TD. That's the most in the NFL. http://t.co/kKxgXB4se8— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 20, 2013
I will say this, for the sake of clarity, Ed Reed's comments were very calm & measured. It wasn't a raving-type rant.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 20, 2013
Ed Reed is right. The media (in general) doesn't know NEARLY as much about football as players and coaches but it's also not Rocket Science.— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 20, 2013
I didn’t play in the NFL, but that’s not a prerequisite for knowing what it looks like when a free safety is beaten. CC: Ed Reed
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) December 20, 2013
All of the above. RT @Real_CR3: I can't tell if Holmes is on the decline, playing hurt, or just having a bad year.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 20, 2013
Random Tweets
Even if you hate the Cowboys, this is amazing. RT @HashtagClutch: Man Cave. pic.twitter.com/L9RqsziPN3
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 14, 2013
Doesn't matter if they want the job... Every coach wants a call from Texas -->— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) December 15, 2013
Not even close. Manziel=Secretariat. RT @afc2nfc: Wow RT @SullyFootball: Oh #TeamJohnny pic.twitter.com/jn0XyAxivZ
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 15, 2013
9 of Manning's 23 losses since winning XLI have been to the Patriots and Chargers.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 15, 2013
"I started Griff Whalen, Matt Asiata, and the Hoo Man on my fantasy team yesterday!"-- some liar at the water cooler tomorrow.
— P. Schrager (@PSchrags) December 15, 2013
I'm not even a Dallas fan... just think it's absurd to not run the football when it gives you the best chance at winning. Just basic math.— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 16, 2013
No one wants to hear it, because it isn't "sexy" in the spread/Chip Kelly era of the NFL, but the formula for winning in the NFL is (1/2)
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 16, 2013
(2/2) conservative in the regular season (Marty Schottenheimer) aggressive in teh playoffs (Belichick,or the opposite of John Fox last year)— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 16, 2013
Sports Illustrated announced that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is the 2013 Sportsman of the Year.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 16, 2013
I think the reason it's hard to grasp the impact that coaching has is because no one has been able to quantify it, yet. #stats— NFL Philosophy (@NFLosophy) December 16, 2013
Yikes, check out what the Wikipedia writer said of Peyton on the SI Sportsman of the Year site: pic.twitter.com/ZRdWHzHnnH
— Benjamin Hochman (@hochman) December 16, 2013
I did a google image search for "Stare Down QB" and this came up towards the top.... pic.twitter.com/Y79BClEvNi— Erik from @JetsTwit (@e_man) December 16, 2013
Just got an email from the NFL announcing fans can buy $28.50 tickets to watch Super Bowl Media Day. I can't think of anything more tedious.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 16, 2013
NFL isn't charging fans to see the players at Media Day. They're charging to see the "reporters" from Mexican TV.— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 16, 2013
First time in #NFL history 800 pts have been scored in back-to-back weeks. 810 pts so far this wk 3rd most all-time. Last wk's 859 No. 1.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) December 16, 2013
The reason colleges can't get rid of the practice of selling star players numbers is because Nike/Adi/UA have paid $ based on doing so— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) December 16, 2013
Alex Smith with a -0.3 PFF Grade despite going 17-of-20 for 287 yds, 5 TDs and perfect QB rating of 158.3 @FO_ScottKacsmar
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 16, 2013
As I said on @nflnetwork, Jim Schwartz told me, 'negative voices are part of this business.'— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) December 17, 2013
Actually a football team's soul is pretty easily quantifiable: S = fb^2
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 17, 2013
Its REALLY hard to get NFL players to flat-out quit. They can’t put bad tape out there, it costs them money and jobs— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
Guys, heres a secret: a lot of players on your team don’t care if the team wins or loses that much. Most guys just want a job
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
They really only care if they win because it means there will be less changes— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
Money very short term, most guys have very little "fame" RT @EvLill Job and the money and the fame.
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
Most of the NFL is comprised of special teams-caliber players— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) December 17, 2013
Robert Quinn is superhuman. Somehow got a sack/fumble recovery on this rush. #Rams pic.twitter.com/ttkkPOnp2m
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) December 17, 2013
Journalism 2013 RT @DylanByers: BuzzFeed News editor @lisatozzi defends reporting events before verifying them http://t.co/xgrz164Yn1
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 17, 2013
After 15 Weeks, only 1 Division has been clinched. These last 2 weeks will be crazy #NFLFootball— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) December 17, 2013
NFL records that could fall..The #Seahawks have allowed just 19 punt return yds. The record is 22, set by the 1967 #Packers @StayingInMyLane
— Ben Fennell (@TheXOsOfLife) December 17, 2013
"Football Life" spoiler alert: Marty Schottenheimer's team loses in the end. Every time. In agonizing fashion.— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 18, 2013
With only two weeks remaining in the 2013 regular season, 19 teams remain in contention for a playoff spot.
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) December 20, 2013
How do you stop agents from over-selling draft stock to underclassmen? I tell kids to have agent guarantee $$ of where he says you'll go— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) December 19, 2013
The #49ers 204 regular season wins at Candlestick Park are the most wins by a team in its home stadium since 1950
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) December 19, 2013
Teams mentioned by @AdamSchefter on ESPN about potential coaching changes: Redskins, Cowboys, Lions.— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 19, 2013
Kobe Bryant got injured, came back, and got injured again. Will still come back before Derrick Rose.
— Sports Comedy (@SportsComedy_) December 19, 2013
Yes, negotiated directly with a couple. RT @cjzero Are NFL players allowed to represent themselves?
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) December 20, 2013
Interesting note from the NFL that 2011 rookies who had to wait 3 years for a new deal can start negotiating on Dec. 30.— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 20, 2013
Re-surveyed the NFL guys I talked to a month ago... Unanimous in their thinking Manziel doesn't go in the first...
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 21, 2013
The actors from "Home Alone" needed defenseless robber rules. Too many concussions.— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 21, 2013
7 yr old writes this letter to Bengals punter wishing him the best and wishing the Steelers the worst -> http://t.co/jG7EVzsj8E
— Happy Gilmore (@_Happy_Gilmore) December 21, 2013