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Jets-Browns Game Analysis
Vinny Testaverde greeting @e_man pic.twitter.com/ygOEQbvcWU
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 22, 2013
Kickoff crowd pic: Browns @ Jets pic.twitter.com/CHDQJc5Djq (via @AndrewLease)
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) December 22, 2013
I'm guessing between not shaking hands with the Browns players at the coin flip and that leap, this game might mean something for Winslow.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 22, 2013
Another gadget play backfires on the Jets. Worked on that Hakim play in practice. Should've kept it there.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 22, 2013
Sheldon Richardson's reaction to roughing the passer call: "Get the f-- outta here, man. That's bullsh---." #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 22, 2013
A longtime Jets offensive lineman told me last week that Ivory is the best running back the Jets have had since Thomas Jones.
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 22, 2013
Nelson's TD is his first score since Bills' 2011 game here at MetLife Stadium vs. Jets.— Randy Lange (@rlangejets) December 22, 2013
Rex Ryan is in straight up f*** it mode today. He's going after Browns players and the refs.
— Tom Mantzouranis (@themantz) December 22, 2013
That's why I love Rex Ryan!!!!! Standing up for his Ayers reminds me of my great coach Parcells— Ray Lucas (@RayLucas06) December 22, 2013
Santonio Holmes holding Rex Ryan back from a sideline skirmish is going to be tough to top today. #NYJ
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 22, 2013
Milliner has talked openly about feeling pressure to get an INT. Just took the monkey off of his back. #NYJ— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 22, 2013
Geno Smith scores on 17-yard TD run. The Jets are 5-0 when he scores.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 22, 2013
All in all, a really crappy day for Nolan Nawrocki.— SI_DougFarrar (@SI_DougFarrar) December 22, 2013
Geno Smith scored more fantasy points than Drew Brees, Cam Newton and Adrian Peterson. Combined. No, seriously.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) December 22, 2013
No surprise. #NYJ players not willing to fill in the blanks on what Rex said or didn't say to the team last night. Good for them.— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 22, 2013
#Browns S Tashaun Gipson on Geno Smith: "No turnovers for him, so I guess he put his foot in my mouth."
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) December 22, 2013
Did #Jets win for Rex? Willie Colon: "I think we won it for each other. And he’s a part of us."— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 22, 2013
Pace: "Ultimately this is a game of sacrifice: you play for the next man, you play for your coach...hopefully it does help."
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 22, 2013
Rex didn't shoot down Glazer story at all in his post game press conference.— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) December 22, 2013
FWIW: Woody Johnson smiling and clapping during Rex's post-game speech to team. Video, courtesy of team website. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 23, 2013
So after yesterday's performance, Geno now DOES deserve to be the QB of the future for the #Jets?— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 23, 2013
@deesank43 Off-season will be big for him. I am not sold on him, but he should be better in '14.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 24, 2013
Jets-Browns Post Game Numbers
The #Browns had 283 total yards. ....The #Jets had 208 rushing yards.— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 22, 2013
Geno Smith had the third-highest QB rating (83.1) on Sunday, behind Nick Foles (96.4) and Andy Dalton (92.0), per @ESPNStatsInfo. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 23, 2013
Jets are 27th in total offense. 11th in total defense. Now 6th in rushing offense. #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 23, 2013
Reminder: Geno Smith last 3 games: 51/89 (57%), 600 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 144 yards rushing, 2 TDs. Faced two top ten defenses #Jets
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 24, 2013
Jets-Browns Post Game PFF Numbers
Best game of the season for the #Jets in term of grades - just 2 players had 'red' grades yesterday: Brian Winters and Sheldon Richardson.— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
Geno Smith vs. the blitz: 13-of-20 for 161 yards and 1 TD. Passer rating of 106.5 and grade of +2.5. Major improvement. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
Another impressive performance by Chris Ivory grading out at +2.5 in rushing, 5.5 yards per carry (3.4 after contact) with 8 missed tackles.— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
David Nelson and Jeremy Kerley combined for 9 catches in 12 targets 103 yards and 2 touchdowns. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
Dee Milliner targeted 18 times allowed 10 catches for 113 yards with 1 interception and 2 passes defended. +1.9 coverage grade. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
Milliner was targeted as many times as the rest of the Jets defense and he was up to the challenge. Big day for the rookie. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
Per @PFF: Antonio Allen played 68% of the snaps -- most since Ed Reed was signed -- and earned his highest grade of the season (+3.0) #jets— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 23, 2013
Ed Reed also had his best grade as a #NYJ (+1.2), according to @PFF. He played 32 snaps, 29 of which were passing plays.
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 23, 2013
In the last 3 games, Milliner has given up 14 catches in 25 targets for 142 yards with 3 passes defended and 1 interception. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 23, 2013
Jets-Dolphins Pre-Game Tweets
Jets are 6-2 at home. A loss next week makes Jets 1-7 on road, and just 3rd team since 2002 to win 5+ more games at home (12SEA/09NE/05BAL).
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 22, 2013
I have a feeling quite a few Jets fans wouldn't mind losing a few spots of draft position to knock the Dolphins out in the Sixth Boro.— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 23, 2013
Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf will call Sunday's Jets-Dolphins game on CBS #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 24, 2013
Tannehill was 0/10 on passes of 10+ yards downfield vs Bills. First QB since Stafford in '09 to toss 10 such passes w/o a comp, per ESPN.— Marc Sessler (@MarcSesslerNFL) December 24, 2013
The #Jets are making this game against Miami their personal Super Bowl. Very scary for a Miami team that needs the win for playoff hopes.
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 24, 2013
Jets are 6.5-point underdogs at Miami. #nyj— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 24, 2013
Are the #Jets better now than when they last played the #Dolphins? Antonio Cromartie: "I felt like we were the better team then."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 26, 2013
Today was, potentially, the final episode of #MasterToneTheatre and this is how it ended. Fitting? pic.twitter.com/P6ZT7hStOc
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 26, 2013
Rex said #Dolphins "probably whipped us more" than any other team. #Jets are excited to prove they've improved since last meeting.— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 27, 2013
"That's why we're going down there -- to win. ...8-8 is better than 7-9. Even I figured that out." -- Rex Ryan
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 27, 2013
Antonio Cromartie on facing Dolphins: ""This is our last game. We want to make sure it's their last game, too." #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 26, 2013
Rex on if knocking Miami out of the playoffs is a motivational factor: "If that was New England, it'd be true."
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 27, 2013
Analysing Rex
18 coaches had 3 straight nonwinning seasons since 2000. Only 7 returned for year 4. That's the challenge facing Rex Ryan and Jason Garrett.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 22, 2013
If Rex is indeed getting fired, I'm shocked he went out as meekly as he did. First coach on the hot seat to ever agree to a rookie QB?
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 22, 2013
If the Jets do fire Rex Ryan, he instantly becomes the best defensive coordinator on the market.— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) December 22, 2013
If the Jets win next week, I bet Woody will give Rex a one-year extension through 2015. Just my hunch.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 22, 2013
The Jets should not fire Rex Ryan.— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) December 23, 2013
Since 2000, this has never happened: (1) team hires an external GM, (2) GM inherits a HC & (3) GM kept the HC after failing to win 9 games.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 23, 2013
I'm fighting for him because every player I talk to loves him & wants him back more than fans/media could even imagine. #KeepRex— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) December 23, 2013
I get the arguments why Rex should go, but what good does it do changing the OC/QB coach when u've just drafted a rookie QB?
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 23, 2013
@DWAZ73 I would ride with Rex to hell and back as my coach!!!
— David Clowney IV (@DavidClowney) December 24, 2013
I still think Rex deserves an extension, and I don't say that because he's great with the media. Very good coach, just needs a decent QB.— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 24, 2013
Coach asked about job security: "I'm not thinking about that at all." Translation: "I'm thinking about that all the time."
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) December 24, 2013
Even ex-#Jets calling for Rex to return. RT @MarvinJonesJets: @nyjets We need rex and he has the support of Jets Nation !
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 25, 2013
Rex would be hard to replace and has done a great job this year. But can't kill Jets if they fire him.— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 26, 2013
Buddy Ryan disliking/disowning his own offense was funny. Rex isn't that different. Can't work in 2013.
— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 26, 2013
Asked about overwhelming support he's gotten from players, Rex says you "certainly appreciate positive remarks -- as anyone would."— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 27, 2013
You have to think about keeping Rex if for no other reason than knowing he already has made about every mistake possible. He has learned.
— Ralph Cindrich (@RalphCindrich) December 28, 2013
Twitter Poll Update: Keep or Fire Rex Ryan? I've tallied 778 votes. 723-55 (93%) to KEEP Rex. #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 28, 2013
Don't think Rex getting along with Idzik was ever an issue. He can get along with anybody. It's whether their football philosophies meshed.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 28, 2013
And if Woody thinks Rex and Idzik share common philosophy/approach, can't see how this is a tough decision.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 28, 2013
issue with #Jets coach staying is owner Woody Johnson wants to keep him. It's a pretty simple equation. Working out details is hard part.
— Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole) December 28, 2013
Rex may be returning. Never thought he should be fired, but suspected he would be because I thought Idzik would want his own guy.— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) December 28, 2013
Jets-Pats isn't a rivalry, but Phins & Bills games are already such a bore...Rex being in NY gives life to Pats-Jets games no matter records
— The Drunken Irishman (@BDohertyCFB) December 28, 2013
Bringing Rex back was a no-brainer, IMO. They need to give him at least a 1-year extension, though.— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 28, 2013
Keeping Rex may be the most sane thing I've heard come out of the New York Jets in awhile.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 28, 2013
The #Jets have a thrifty owner enamored with the personality of a lame duck HC the GM had to inherit. If Rex says, Idzik gets an extension.— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 28, 2013
Still probably about a 50/50 situation with Rex but it is a safer bet to go with owner's preference as of now...if you are a gambling type
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 28, 2013
Based on my TL, Woody had Mr. Blonde tie Idzik to a chair & forced him to keep Rex, with Stuck In The Middle with You playing in background.— Deb (@LilMissNYJet) December 28, 2013
I get the argument that Rex has the Jets at a better level of play than another coach could, but that's only half of it. (1/2)
— Mike O'C (@OConnor_Jets) December 28, 2013
Rex has this team halfway decent, but a new coach isn't working with "this team." In comes a new focus, scheming, and priorities. New path.— Mike O'C (@OConnor_Jets) December 28, 2013
I don't believe Rex Ryan is a complete head coach. You can say, "look what he did with this"...but what can he do with anything better?
— Mike O'C (@OConnor_Jets) December 28, 2013
I'm not sure if his scheming and priorities would let him have the capacity to let a better, more talented team reach potential.— Mike O'C (@OConnor_Jets) December 28, 2013
Other Jets Related Tweets
@richeisen in Cleveland it means "Can you believe we got a #1?"
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) December 22, 2013
'The Jets are 7-8, but have the points differential of a 4.5 win team' - http://t.co/TbU4jYi0qP— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 22, 2013
For Christmas I want the league to go back to real football...where every man is equal no matter the position...good win today boys
— Sheldon Richardson (@Godforshort) December 22, 2013
Coach of the Year race: Ron Rivera, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid, Chuck Pagano, Chip Kelly, Bruce Arians.— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) December 23, 2013
I also think Rex Ryan has performed a mini-miracle winning 7 games with Jets.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) December 23, 2013
Jets are 30th in points scored, 21st in points allowed. Idea that they've overachieved is silly.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 23, 2013
Watching #Jets defensive tape; fundamentals they play w/in red-zone as it pertains to alignment and matching patterns is exceptional.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 24, 2013
Compare/contrast with what I keep seeing #Cowboys defenders do and it leads you to only one conclusion: coaching.— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 24, 2013
Here's the Jets running routes in practice: @fbgchase pic.twitter.com/ZUzk4VAIpc
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 24, 2013
Ed Reed is partaking in some DL drills at the moment...— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 24, 2013
#Jets were planning on signing @_JakeMcDonough to a futures.. But that's no longer an option as Indy signed him to the PS. Congrats bro!!
— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) December 24, 2013
Congrats!! @TommyBo40 Rt! "@nyjets: ...FB Bohanon - Bill Hampton Award for rookie who acts like a professional in the locker room..."— Tony Richardson (@49TRich) December 24, 2013
Mo Wilkerson becomes only second DLM in Jets history to win team MVP. Anybody want to take a shot at the first? #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 24, 2013
Answer: DT John Elliott, named team MVP in 1970. That's not Jumbo Elliott, by the way. #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 24, 2013
Just read my fine letter.. 15k because I landed on the QB with my full body lbs...it says I'm suppose to cradle him with my arms. OKAY
— Sheldon Richardson (@Godforshort) December 24, 2013
The present you've all been waiting for: @RichCimini on Christmas Eve giving Willie Colon the media good guy award. pic.twitter.com/7pb3VGIfhu
— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) December 25, 2013
4th annual Christmas at The Apostle House in Newark. Huge thanks to @RQuigs46 @zachsudfeld for helping!! #JETS #Kids pic.twitter.com/iuRANCagm5
— Tanner Purdum (@TannerPurdum) December 25, 2013
The Jets can still finish anywhere from 2nd to 4th in the AFC East, which will impact who they face in the AFC North and AFC South in 2014.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 26, 2013
@ErikFrenz Differentials?
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 26, 2013
Very good reason why PRD is called the "Mother of all stats." Incredible correlation to victory. RT @ErikFrenz: http://t.co/8TmSBMsqwf
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 26, 2013
The fact that the #Jets have a chance to go 8-8 on Sunday with a 2013 -24.08 passer rating differential (30th) is miraculous.— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 26, 2013
Cromartie said he will see hip specialists in the offseason to determine exact cause of season-long problem and whether he needs surgery.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 26, 2013
People ripped Milliner early, but the rookie corner struggles are a real thing. Look at the other rookie CB's, majority have had BAD seasons — Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 26, 2013
Half of them haven't even been on the field due to health or can't win over playing time. #NFL
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 26, 2013
Milliner was forced into starting (not Rex's best move) but at least he is progressing upwards. Big day against Gordon was a + sign. #Jets— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 26, 2013
DJ Hayden (13th overall OAK) was downright awful before going on the season ending IR. #NFL
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 26, 2013
Desmond Trufant (ATL 1st rounder) has been very subpar. OK start, awful middle of the season. Plays on a team that gets TORCHED by the run.— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) December 26, 2013
Mornhinweg on Geno's play/offense during their 3-game losing streak: "It'll bothers me til I die." #jets
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 26, 2013
"Collision Low Crossers" by N. Dawidoff is one of the NFL books to come out in a long time. Instant classic.— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 26, 2013
IMO - Kerley and Nelson should be the #Jets #3 and #4 WRs next season. Need to find two starters this off-season
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 26, 2013
Kerley could be a competent full time starter but you want to strive to build an offense where he can focus on eating in the slot #Jets— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 26, 2013
Hill will be in camp next summer and should be given a specific, limited role in the offense but he will face competition for roster spot
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 26, 2013
Sheldon Richardson will appeal his fine for roughing the passer on Jason Campbell, he said. #nyj— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 26, 2013
Jets went hard after Nnamdi in '11. He chose Eagles. Jets re-signed Cro instead. Worked out well.
— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 27, 2013
A lot of folks in media "work hard" but I don't know many websites that do *better* hard work than Turn On The Jets. @TurnOnTheJets— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 27, 2013
#Bills LB Kiko Alonso and #Jets LB David Harris are two of seven linebackers to play 100% of their team's snaps through Week 16.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 27, 2013
Ed Reed has politely declined to talk today...— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 27, 2013
Rex on Pro Bowl: If Mo isn't on that list, I don't get it. It's personal. Someone doesnt like Mo Wilkerson.
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 27, 2013
Sheldon Richardson's fine was $15,750 for driving the QB into the ground and landing on him with his full weight #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 27, 2013
Ex-Jet "@RavensInsider: Wide receiver Jordan White visited the Browns this week"
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 27, 2013
The only thing dumber than Muhammad Wilkerson not making the Pro-Bowl is Antonio Cromartie being a second alternate. What a joke. #Jets— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 28, 2013
Mo Wilkerson: 10.5 sacks, 62 tackles, 2 FF, 1 Interception. Cameron Wake: 8.5 sacks, 35 tackles, 2 FF, 0 Interceptions.
— Nothin But Jets (@nothinbutjets) December 28, 2013
Nick Folk should be in the Pro Bowl. Justin Tucker made it over him and http://t.co/IOlJKhaM3A linked to Justin Tuck's profile instead.
— JetNation.com (@JetNation) December 28, 2013
#NFL 2013 (thru Wk 16) Fewest pts: #Jaguars (237), #Texans (266), #Jets (270), #Buccaneers (271),#Giants (274), #Browns (301), #Ravens (303)
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 28, 2013
#NFL 2013 (thru Wk 16) Most pts: #Broncos (572), #Eagles (418), #Bears (417), #Cowboys (417), #Patriots (410), #Chiefs (406), #Bengals (396)— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 28, 2013
Little known Rex fact...he was supposed to make a huge cameo on the series finale of #Entourage, but he had to cancel last minute. #KeepRex
— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) December 28, 2013
% of passes dropped for each AFC East QB (NFL rank in parenthesis): Brady--8.4 (2); Manuel--6.2 (8); Smith--6.0 (T-11); Tannehill--5.5 (17).— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 28, 2013
% of dropbacks under pressure (NFL rank): Geno Smith--41.8 (4); Tannehill--27.9 (18); Brady--32.7 (21); Manuel--31.9 (22).
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 28, 2013
Andy Dalton has thrown a league-high 65.4 percent of his passes in 2.5 seconds or less— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 28, 2013
@PFF not good, but also a product of the system. Lots of downfield throws.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 28, 2013
@fbgchase definitely, has the deepest drops of any QB I believe— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 28, 2013
Top 5 DTs vs. the run: Damon Harrison (+35.3), Brandon Mebane (+19.9), Marcell Dareus (+17.2), Randy Starks (+16.9), Tony McDaniel (+15.1)
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 28, 2013
Jets LB coach Brian VanGorder will interview for Notre Dame defensive coordinator job on Monday, according to @AndySlater #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 28, 2013
Random Tweets
In case anyone wondered how seriously they take high school football in Texas, this was taken today. RT @DamonSayles: pic.twitter.com/ZZdQCRDukv
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 21, 2013
NFL Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt average is 5.97. Table shows rank of every QB w/100+ passes in Value Over Average pic.twitter.com/8ac5doVCYP
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 22, 2013
Washington looked like they get flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, so DeAngelo Hall's response was to attack the ref.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 22, 2013
The word narrative is so overused. Vocabulary needs to be expanded.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 22, 2013
Which one of these don't belong? @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/BjPZpTTFrk
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2013
Hey Ollie, how's the weather like in Charlotte? @NFLRT pic.twitter.com/GAlTa9wZ1e
— NFLTALKRT (@NFLTalkRT) December 22, 2013
The Dolphins averaged two yards per play today.— Elliot Harrison (@Harrison_NFL) December 22, 2013
Ron Winter's crew lead the NFL in offensive holding calls in 2012. Pretty sure this surprises nobody. #NEvsBAL
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 22, 2013
The Giants and Lions deserve each other— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) December 22, 2013
Lions were up by a TD with five minutes left and a chance to kill clock. 90 seconds later, they’re tied and just punted to the Giants.
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) December 23, 2013
Mental conditioning issues on display all over the NFL yesterday. Not a random occurrence that some teams/players looked as bad as they did.— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 23, 2013
....while other teams/players look to be getting sharper and more dialed in/focused.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 23, 2013
Best attribute of Todd Bowles that all gr8 coaches have: Not only teaches what to do, but exactly how to fundamentally execute with success.— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 23, 2013
Currently, best teams by DVOA to miss playoffs: BUF 04, SF 91, MIA 02, KC 02, KC 05. All > 24% DVOA. ARI would need big Wk17 win to match.
— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) December 23, 2013
So … no AFC team going for No. 6 seed "controls their own destiny." Finally, a scenario that makes sense.— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 23, 2013
All four AFC division winners have been determined. None of the NFC division winners have been determined.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2013
Matthew Stafford's GF weighed in on fans booing---then some dude dropped the greatest tweet ever. pic.twitter.com/57drmfRsXD
— World of Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) December 23, 2013
LOL @NFLRT pic.twitter.com/9iDVf9K0jq
— Warner (@WarnerMc2) December 23, 2013
Marc Trestman is great. Just explained every single way the Bears were bad. "We'll throw this tape in the trash can."— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2013
Fantasy football analysts: we skip out on real life, so you don't have too.
— Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) December 23, 2013
Dolphins have been held under 130 yards 7 times. Today was the 3rd time it happened in Buffalo.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 23, 2013
The Carolina scorer gave Kuechly more assists (15) than he gave the entire Saints D (14). And you wonder why I don't trust tackle stats.
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) December 23, 2013
Wasn't long ago Marino's mark was one of the great unbroken records. Now he doesn't even make the shortlist: pic.twitter.com/D4DA6nce3B
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) December 23, 2013
Translation: "I was cursing, not yelling." RT: @NFL_ATL: Jim Schwartz denies yelling at fans— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) December 23, 2013
Reporter whining about getting stiffed for an interview? Classic no-no. You don't air that on Twitter.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 23, 2013
It's the height of unprofessionalism to tweet or write about a player stiffing you for an interview. Take that up with player or team.— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 23, 2013
I thought Peyton might be padding his TD totals late, but I looked it up -- just 5 of his 51 TDs have come up 17+ points in the second half.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 23, 2013
Sal Pal keeping up with the trends… pic.twitter.com/p1LSCRtRYn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2013
Dolphins/Chargers seem to have straightest paths. RT @WillBrinson: The AFC Wild Card race isn't a mess at all. pic.twitter.com/SWXKUBsSZx
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 23, 2013
"@athletesdrunk: Kyle Orton pic.twitter.com/GptJogsRtP" Dallas fans, this is your starting QB for week 17. HAHAHAHAHAH
— Jared Robert Stoltz (@jaredstoltzsays) December 23, 2013
Reporter: *generic ? about Kyle Orton* Garrett: "Coach speak coach speak coach speak coach speak coach speak coach speak coach speak"— Thomas Melton (@TMeltonScouting) December 23, 2013
One of the worst #NFL officiating seasons I've seen since the replacement refs
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) December 24, 2013
These guys got A RAISE. RT @SI_JimTrotter The NFL has to get rid of these replacement refs.— Aaron Nagler (@Aaron_Nagler) December 24, 2013
@LRiddickESPN 100% agree, already impacted @seniorbowl rosters. Colvin/OU, Dennard/MSU, Jean-Batiste/Neb, McGill/Utah, Westbrooks/GSU, etc.
— Phil Savage (@SeniorBowlPhil) December 24, 2013
This is so Jim Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/qn2FDCldNm
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 24, 2013
Falcons #struggleface collage pic.twitter.com/VxV7pQoyit
— Robert Littal (@BlkSportsOnline) December 24, 2013
You know who'd be a good backup for Orton in Dallas is one of those seals that can hit a ball forward with his tail for fish or Tim Tebow.— Jeb Lund (@Mobute) December 23, 2013
Latest Order for the 2014 NFL Draft: 1. #Texans 2. #Rams (f/WAS) 3. #Jaguars 4. #Raiders 5. #Browns. Notice a common thread? QB Issues!
— Scott Wright (@DraftCountdown) December 24, 2013
Gap between Falcons being 4-11 and 10-5 is a very small one. Not uncommon for a team having bad year, but that's the breaks of the NFL.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 24, 2013
Ooof. Got him. RT @bomani_jones: the homie tom gave us a top 5 tweet of the year, though. #2013faves pic.twitter.com/IUO1W1nvVi
— Ryan Lownes (@ryanlownes) December 24, 2013
Five months ago today, training camps opened. Just saying.— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) December 24, 2013
Worth mentioning: Only once since the turn of the century have two 1 seeds met in the Super Bowl. That was Colts-Saints in 2009.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 24, 2013
Always amazed at the scattered, clearly not-well thought out plan of attack some teams take towards "evaluating" their players on/off field.— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 25, 2013
No wonder some teams are always in contention, and some are always looking toward "next year".
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 25, 2013
So Orton is the 5th QB to start his first game in a season-finale, win-or-go-home playoff game. First 4 went 3-1. #RomoOrtonComps— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 25, 2013
#2013Faves NFL offseason summed up in one photo pic.twitter.com/LmCO0FU1Hl
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas: 42 years ago today, longest game in @nflhistory (82:40); #Dolphins 27, #Chiefs 24 (1971 AFC Divisional Playoffs) @NFL
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 25, 2013
#Chiefs actually have the lowest strength of victory in the AFC (.339). #Chargers have the highest (.533).— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 25, 2013
The NBA uniforms look like what I wear when I wake up and then sit at home and blog all day.
— Alfie (@AlfieBCC) December 25, 2013
Dropped @MaxRapoport off at daycare, about to walk out the door. His teacher stopped me. "Before you go... Is Tony Romo going to play??"— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 26, 2013
Only 3 of the 16 games on Sunday don't have any playoff implications. That's insane for Week 17.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) December 26, 2013
With Aaron Rodgers returning as the Packers QB, Matt Flynn has returned to doing what he does best: cashing checks & riding the bench.— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) December 26, 2013
.@AP story today reports drop in ACL injuries in NFL preseason/regular-season games in 2013 through Week 13, per league memo.
— Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) December 26, 2013
Count we reported -- 50 thru Wk 13, on pace for highest on record -- included ACL injuries in games/practices/scrimmages, not just games.— Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) December 26, 2013
Can't stress enough that for as much as HC candidates need to prepare for interviews, those doing interviewing have 2 know what 2 ask.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 27, 2013
....and know whether or not what they are hearing is relevant and applicable, or just "noise".— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 27, 2013
Jay Cutler on Rodgers playing: "I play offense. Those defensive guys worry about it." Translation: "Can't be worse than against Foles"
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) December 27, 2013
Mike Pettine 1-year effect on #Bills D: Pts 26th->15th Yds 22nd->8th Pass yds 10th->5th 1st dwns 29th->10th INTs 20th->2nd Sks 10th->1st— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 27, 2013
.@homeslice5484 Pettine effect on Bills Rush D: Rush Yards 31-->23 Rush TDs 32-->6 YPA 30-->20
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 27, 2013
The Super Bowl Media Day will be held in Newark this year. After a tragic Christmas night, the city registers 100 murders for 2013.— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 27, 2013
Quite possibly the most famous contract of all time. When Babe Ruth became a Yankee (via @MLBFanCave). pic.twitter.com/gYYd3AZAc3
— ESPN (@espn) December 27, 2013
Groupthink is the most deadliest killer amongst human beings— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) December 27, 2013
NFL teams sure spend a lot of wasted time and energy hiding the truth..
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) December 27, 2013
@AlbertBreer "Incredible is the most over used word in sports." - Jim Lampley from his critically-acclaimed performance in Rocky Balboa
— Mr Obvious Guy (@MrObviousGuy) December 27, 2013
For announcing their Pro Bowlers three minutes early, the Bengals have been eliminated from the playoffs by Roger Goodell.— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) December 28, 2013
Fans weren't all to blame for snubs (re: Wilkerson). Bills' Kiko Alonso led ILBs in fan votes and somehow still didn't get in.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 28, 2013
Kiko Alonso's had a nice season. But here's how tough it is to reach the Pro Bowl: London Fletcher was 34 at his first. Popular player, too.— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) December 28, 2013
Wait. Pro Bowl teams won't be by conference, but will be chosen by Deion Sanders and Jerry Rice? That's not an Onion story?
— John Branch (@JohnBranchNYT) December 28, 2013
The harder you try, the worse you write. Try not to force anything.— scott pianowski (@scott_pianowski) December 28, 2013
Shaping up to be a great TE group. ASJ rare size/catch radius MT @Softykjr: Austin Seferian-Jenkins told me this was his last game at UW.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) December 28, 2013
Ignoring INTs, Ryan Tannehill had one of the worst passing games in NFL history, after adjusting for era http://t.co/AIQbr9wqE7— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 28, 2013
#NFL 2013 (thru Wk 16): Fewest pts allowed: #Panthers (221) #Seahawks (222) #49ers (252) #Chiefs (278) #Saints (287) #Bengals (288)
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 28, 2013
#NFL 2013 (thru Wk 16): Most points allowed: #Vikings (467), #Redskins (458), #Bears (445), #Falcons (422), #Jaguars & #Raiders (419)— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 28, 2013
The original Air Jordans cost $65 in 1985, which is $140 in today's $. Today's retro 1's sold for $140.
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) December 28, 2013
Dontari Poe's 1004 snaps are the most for a DT/NT since we started tracking in 2008— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 28, 2013
#NFL 2013: Most wins by division (thru Wk 16): NFCW (40), AFCW (35), AFCE (32), NFCS (29), AFCN (29), NFCN (26), NFCE (26), AFCS (22)
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 28, 2013
Sadly, my lasting 2013 memory of Antrel Rolle will be the Cowboys burning him for 4 first downs on their game-winning drive.— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) December 28, 2013
@StevePalazzolo - I'd definitely say so. Complete 180 from marginal impact at Memphis to combine to now
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) December 28, 2013
To repeat, my Top 5 Pro Bowl snubs: 1) Evan Mathis, 2) Lavonte David, 3) Calais Campbell, 4) Jurrell Casey, 5) Devin McCourty— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) December 28, 2013
And my least deserving Pro Bowlers: 1) Brandon Flowers, 2) Ahmad Brooks, 3) Max Unger, 4) Mike Iupati, 5) Aqib Talib
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) December 28, 2013
Tom Brady's Record Throwing 4 INTs: 0-6 Throwing 3 INTs: 0-2 Throwing 2 INTs: 14-10 Throwing 1 INT: 41-14 Throwing 0 INTs: 92-12— Deep Threat (@DeeepThreat) December 28, 2013
We have Kiko Alonso down for 77 solo tackles and 28 assists (105 total). The NFL has him down for 81 and 64 (145)
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 28, 2013
Tajh Boyd went from being way overrated to being way underrated. Still think he could be the second- or third-best QB in this class.— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) December 28, 2013
Who are the all time worst "bad QB to great WR" college combos? Reggie Ball to Calvin Johnson? Maynard to Keenan Allen? Nova to Coleman?
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 28, 2013
Color me intrigued--> pic.twitter.com/OgNGzZ2GTC
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 28, 2013
Cleveland has more Pro Bowlers than wins.— Dan Kadar (@MockingTheDraft) December 28, 2013
"This Pro Bowl (expletive) is a joke." - Antrel Rolle
— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) December 28, 2013