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Jets-Dolphins Game Analysis
This tells you everything you need to know about #MIA's priorities… pic.twitter.com/NEFYIw5hzC
— Gang Green Nation (@GangGreenNation) December 29, 2013
Jerome Boger is today's referee. It's his 13th Jets game as ref since '06, incl '09 PO game @ SD, '10 SNF win @ MIA, this yr's OT win vs NE.
— Randy Lange (@rlangejets) December 29, 2013
Truly a "home" game for Geno Smith. He grew up a few minutes away, close enough to watch last Super Bowl at Sun Life on JumboTron from house
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 29, 2013
Surprise: Geno Smith (local) not a game capt. Rex sticks with vets -- Mangold, Ferguson, Harris, Landry, Reed, Pace.— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 29, 2013
Crowd is really brutal...plenty of empty seats and quiet. This is essentially a playoff game for them. #nyj
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 29, 2013
In previous Mia game, Geno threw INT late in 2nd Q that got him benched. This time, he leads a terrific TD drive.— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 29, 2013
If Geno Smith's parent's house gets robbed…blame Dan Dierdorf
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) December 29, 2013
Still find it amazing that Geno ran for that TD after running into his own guy six yards behind the line of scrimmage.— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 29, 2013
Tannehill INT is on Wallace for falling down
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 29, 2013
Ryan Tannehill getting picked http://t.co/C5b3A5ginq pic.twitter.com/OQOomDeVR6
— Kissing Suzy Kolber (@KissMeSuzy) December 29, 2013
Rex Ryan's defense has had a 4th down stop, INT and forced a punt in the second half so far. #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 29, 2013
Left-handed Bilal Powell lofts pass out of Wildcat for TE Jeff Cumberland, all alone for 30-yd gain. First down at MIA 25.
— Randy Lange (@rlangejets) December 29, 2013
Some #Dolphins fans are leaving Sun Life Stadium early.— James Walker (@JamesWalkerNFL) December 29, 2013
So the #Dolphins spent all this money in the offseason to win a grand total of 1 more game and again not have a winning record?
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) December 29, 2013
Nick Folk is the leading cause of death amongst human watermelons and people who wonder if your mom is a prostitute.— Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) December 29, 2013
Bad throw, tipped ball, Ed Reed with an INT, immediately looks for someone to lateral it to. 64th INT of his career. Dolphins season is over
— Brian McIntyre (@brian_mcintyre) December 29, 2013
Thousands of #Dolphins fans exit Sun Life Stadium before the end of the game.— James Walker (@JamesWalkerNFL) December 29, 2013
Jets are going to win 2 straight games for first time this season
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 29, 2013
Ed Reed just moved into 6th place by himself with 64 career INTs, getting out of a 3-way tie with D. Sharper and R. Lott. Thanks Charlie.— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) December 29, 2013
Jets go with Damon Harrison, Kenrick Ellis, and Sheldon Richardson in the backfield. That's close to 1K pounds right there.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 29, 2013
The Dolphins' radio broadcast sounds like a suicide hotline right now.— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 29, 2013
Rex's "big middle finger" formation. RT @BrianCoz: Jets have Harrison, Ellis and Richardson in the backfield.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 29, 2013
Rex can't help himself. Running his best defender out of the backfield at this point with DBs diving at his knees. Beyond stupid.— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 29, 2013
I think it was in 2005 Belichick put Seymour at FB for a play. Seymour's knee was never the same. He was never the same.
— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 29, 2013
Also, if Geno Smith doesn't throw 3 picks in 4th quarter of #jets Wk 2 L to NE, we'd be talking about them clinching a playoff berth today. — Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) December 29, 2013
Recap: Jets played with sense of urgency, Miami didn't. Geno grew up these last few wks. Reed, Milliner deliver. Best 8-8 Jets ever had. — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 29, 2013
Jets finished 8-8 overall and 3-3 in the AFC East- same record as Miami. Fins had huge free agent splurge. Jets had Geno Smith — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) December 29, 2013
Much diff. Jets flight home from MIA than 2 yrs ago this wk, when team imploded+Rex took Brandon Moore into galley to ask, "What happened?"
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) December 29, 2013
Nothing beats the feeling of driving out of another teams stadium being sent off by a host of middle fingers...means u got the job done ha — Damon Harrison (@BigDame900) December 29, 2013
Few people asking about the end of the game. It was awesome. Last five minutes was entirely #NYJ fans continually doing the chant.
— Gang Green Nation (@GangGreenNation) December 29, 2013
Rex credited Ed Reed's arrival for Dee Milliner's improved play. (Both had INTs today.) — Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 29, 2013
Rex came thru after the game smokin his victory cigar #HesBackBaby pic.twitter.com/bA0RhAyseG
— ✈️✈️✈️ (@kidahern) December 29, 2013
The Jets just won consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 13 and 14 of the 2012 season. #TeamOnTheRise— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 30, 2013
"It is a good thing you guys don't have bridges down there (in South Florida) because they'd all be closed today," Westoff on Phins collapse
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) December 30, 2013
No sacks for the Jets or Dolphins yesterday. #nyj— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 30, 2013
Congratulations to @woodyjohnson4 and @nyjets on yesterday's very exciting game.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 30, 2013
Jets-Dolphins Post Game PFF Numbers
First green grade of the season for Brian Winters at +2.4 with just one hurry allowed in 34 pass blocking snaps. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Nick Mangold graded at +3.2 taking his total grade in the last five games of the season to +11.4. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Geno Smith in the last two games: total grade of +7.3; +3.9 in passing, +3.0 in rushing. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Jeff Cumberland may have set a new record after allowing 4 pressures in only 7 pass blocking snaps - graded at -2.6. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Green grades for the top three wide receivers: David Nelson (+1.6), Jeremy Kerley (+1.1) and Santonio Holmes (+1.1). #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Santonio Holmes finally had a game without a single drop - 6 dropped passes in the 4 previous games. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Damon Harrison with a solid game: led the team with 4 defensive stops and graded at +2.3 vs. the run. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Quinton Coples earned a +1.9 grade in run defense and posted 2 hits and 3 hurries in 31 pass rushing attempts. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Milliner got his best coverage grade of the season at +3.8. Also performed well vs. the run and earned a total grade of +5.2. #Jets— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Milliner's last 4 games: 38 targets, 19 catches for 274 yards, 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions and 5 passes defended. #Jets
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 30, 2013
Season Recap
#Jets have 2 players with 10+ sacks (MoWilk, Pace) for the first time since 1981 (Klecko, Gastineau). 32 years.— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 29, 2013
Amazing: Garrard, Aboushi, Campbell, Ijalana were inactive for every game on the roster. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 29, 2013
Sheldon Richardson's 2 rushing TD are most in season by a defensive lineman since William "The Refrigerator" Perry had 2 for the 1985 Bears — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 29, 2013
Nice of the Jets to win two meaningless games, but 3 straight years with no playoffs and no improvement on offense. Changes must happen.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 29, 2013
8-8 is not pretty. But the New York Jets finished the season playing 4 straight competitive football games. 3-1 in December. — FBXII (@FlightBoyXII) December 29, 2013
The Jets finished 8-8 this season despite being outscored by 97 points
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 29, 2013
Geno and Milliner...two of this year's biggest targets for criticism...finish the season on a high note. Optimism is refreshing. #NYJ — Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 29, 2013
#Jets' Geno Smith had 3,046 yards passing, making him 13th rookie in NFL history to throw for more than 3,000 yards.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 29, 2013
#Jets were 6-0 when Geno Smith ran for a TD, and his 366 yards rushing are 2nd in franchise history by QB. (Al Dorrow 453 in 1960)— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 29, 2013
Geno's final stats for the year: 247-for-443 (55.8 percent), 12 TD, 21 INT, 66.5 rating. Also had 72 rushes for 366 yards, 6 TDs. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 29, 2013
Jets leading rusher: Chris Ivory 182 rushes, 833 yards. 3 TD. Leading receiver: Jeremy Kerley 43 catches, 523 yards, 3 TDs. #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 29, 2013
8-8, 8-8, 8-8 is not good enough for Dallas, but 8-8, 6-10, 8-8 is apparently praise-worthy for the Jets.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 30, 2013
Jets finish 19th in points allowed, 29th in points scored. Lots of work to do: Need upgrades at QB/WR/TE/G/RT/OLB/ILB/CB/S.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 30, 2013
Jets went 5-1 in games decided by 7 or fewer points this year. Up to you to decide if that's because they were lucky or a really good team.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 30, 2013
But had they gone 3-3, and started the year 4-10 instead of 6-8, my guess is Rex would be fired. Keeping him b/c of 6-8 start is maddening.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 30, 2013
Jets and Colts (both 5-1) were only teams to be 4 games over .500 or win >75% of games decided by 7 or fewer points. @NateDunlevy
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 30, 2013
Oh and I guess the Jets too, but whatever. They take over for the 2011 Broncos as the worst 8-8 team in NFL history.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 30, 2013
Remember when the #Jets OL was monstrous? LG Brian Winters coughed up 10 sacks this year. Ouch.
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) December 30, 2013
Things I didn't think of in August: Bilal Powell would have more pass completions than Mark Sanchez. #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 30, 2013
The #Jets had a lot of oddball luck type stuff happen. They forced fumbles but couldn't recover them (13, 1 rec) they'll be better next yr.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 30, 2013
Per @PFF all 59 tackles that played over 600 snaps either gave up 3 sacks or committed 3 penalties ... apart from @AustinHoward68.— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) December 31, 2013
"The Giants don't celebrate 8-8..." No kidding! They've won 2 SB's in 7 years and were expected to compete for another this yr. Spare me...
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 31, 2013
The Jets were outscored by 102 points in road games this year, worst in the league.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 31, 2013
DID YOU KNOW: Ed Reed's three interceptions in a season are the most by any #NYJ safety since Kerry Rhodes in 2009.
— Gang Green Nation (@GangGreenNation) December 31, 2013
Per @PFF, @BigDame900 finished as the number one DT/NT in the NFL against the run, 2nd in stops and 2nd in run stop percentage. #KeepDunbar— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) December 31, 2013
Love this too...@KenrickEllis finished the season as the number one overall DT/NT in the NFL on a per snap basis per @PFF. #nyj #KeepDunbar
— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) December 31, 2013
#NFL 2013: Best turnover diff: #Seahawks (+20), #Chiefs (+18), #Colts (+13), #Eagles & #49ers (+12), #Panthers (+11), #Buccaneers (+10)— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 31, 2013
#NFL 2013: Worst turnover diff: #Texans (-20), #Giants (-15), #Jets (-14), #Lions & #Vikings (-12), #Raiders (-9), #Browns & #Redskins (-8)
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 31, 2013
Why did Rex Ryan earn his job back? 8-8 record with team that had expected win-loss of 5.4-10.6. http://t.co/wzl4eXPDxX— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 31, 2013
Jets also finished the season at 9-6-1 vs. Vegas. Consistently exceeded expectations.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 31, 2013
Final 2013 AFC East rankings, sack % (NFL rank): #Bills—9.2 (2); #Patriots—7.5 (6); #Dolphins—6.8 (11); #Jets—6.5 (14).— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 31, 2013
Jets leaders in penalties this season: Willie Colon (12), Muhammad Wilkerson (9), Antonio Cromartie (7), Brian Winters (7), Vlad Ducasse (6)
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) January 2, 2014
We paid Sanchez, Quinn and Garrard a combined $9.8 million this year for 0 snaps played. Oh Sanchez you expensive bugger!— David Wyatt (@D_wyatt13) January 3, 2014
.@PFF ranks Kyle Wilson as the best slot cornerback in the league. 0 TDs against, just 71 YAC for the ENTIRE season.
— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) January 4, 2014
Wilson gave up 24 receptions, 2nd only to William Gay (23). He's pretty good at what he does.— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) January 4, 2014
Keeping Rex
4 (out of 17) #NYJ head coaches have .500 records or better. Baugh, Parcells, Groh, Ryan.
— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) December 28, 2013
Sheldon Richardson just told me Rex Ryan means everything to him. He'd cut off his two arms for him. Int on #SNY #nyj #jets— Jeane Coakley (@JeaneCoakley) December 29, 2013
Woody said #Jets decided to keep Rex before these last couple of games, but won't reveal exact timeline.
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 29, 2013
It's such a disheartening sign to see Woody Johnson making this announcement about the head coach. Where is John Idzik?— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 29, 2013
Very hard to read Idzik/Johnson situation, but this to me is a very discouraging sign about Idzik's role in the organization.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 29, 2013
Rex knew before the game, Woody said. Players just found out Rex would be back a minute ago.— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 29, 2013
Idzik won't talk about extending Rex, which was only bright spot. But it seems like Idzik has is gulped the Rex Kool-Aid.
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 29, 2013
Rex deserves to be back, unreal job considering how this team played. How far they've come since Geno-Sanchez deal in preseason— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 29, 2013
So Rex is back, and I get why #Jets fans want it. At this time next year, it's a forgone conclusion he's gone. 3yrs of wheel spinning.
— Chris Carlin (@ChrisCarlinSNY) December 29, 2013
Klecko making a great point. Best thing to happen to Rex was Tanny being replaced. The safety net was gone. Idzik is the boss. #Jets— Drew (@DrewfromJersey) December 29, 2013
Prior to Rex Ryan, last 5 HCs to miss playoffs 3 straight years were fired - http://t.co/eRoQQvTQoU Turner/Gailey/Whisenhunt/Spags/Morris
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 29, 2013
Not saying Rex didn't do a good job this yr. Pay attention outside the firey talk and fist pumping. 0 Division Champ. 0 Conf Champ. 5 yrs.— Chris Carlin (@ChrisCarlinSNY) December 29, 2013
3yrs in a row, no playoffs. Think what you want. Remarkably overachieved this year. Give him credit. We'll be here a year from now at 7-9.
— Chris Carlin (@ChrisCarlinSNY) December 29, 2013
Good move Woody-Rex has matured as a HC over the last year and if he continues to mature he will be the HC of the Jets for a long time.— Joe Bommarito (@AskTheScout) December 29, 2013
Great end to the season. Looking forward to more success with this guy. http://t.co/qrtIzrcXWb
— Woody Johnson (@woodyjohnson4) December 29, 2013
If a new coach was brought in, Sanchez would be out. But with Rex? After throwing him behind a preseason OL, does Ryan owe Sanchez a shot?— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 29, 2013
Rex Ryan was told before today’s game he was back as head coach. Explains speed of announcement.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 29, 2013
Rex is right. He & Idzik did a great job of bringing in veteran players that really embraced being #Jets, despite having little $$ to spend.— Deb (@LilMissNYJet) December 29, 2013
Rex Ryan is in last year of his deal now. He wants a long-term deal. Woody announced he’s staying. Unless there’s a deal agreed to, it’s odd
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 29, 2013
Rex was vague about whether he has complete control over his coaching staff. Coaches are still in the dark about their futures. Odd #nyj — Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 29, 2013
Slip of the tongue by John Idzik? On Rex: "He's been tremendous to work for ... I mean, with." #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 29, 2013
I'm eliminating the term "lame duck" from my vocabulary. I won't use it (starting now) and I won't acknowledge it. Enough already. #NYJ
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 29, 2013
Rex is making Woody Johnson lick his boots right now. Dolphins put $8-$10m extra into Rex's pocket today.— PatriotsXLVIII (@PatriotsXLVIII) December 30, 2013
Rex deserves an extension because lame-duck situations are unworkable. But he also deserves to be fired if the Jets miss the 2014 playoffs.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 30, 2013
Ryan on contract extension: Won't comment. On asst coaches: Meetings ongoing. @espnnewyork.— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 30, 2013
Would be tough to watch the Rex Ryan locker room video and not see the love players have for Rex. Yet team not committing long-term.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2013
Given Woody Johnson's historic distaste for eating coaching contracts, it's in his best interest to give Rex a one-year extension. Not more.— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 30, 2013
Observing Idzik watch Rex sidestep questions was pretty surreal. He looked like a proud father admiring his work. #NYJ
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) December 31, 2013
It was actually NINE coaching changes before 2009 season. (Forgot Mangini to Browns). And 2 interims made full-time. Rex only one left.— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 31, 2013
Looking ahead
Ending the season with a win gives us more enthusiasm going into the offseason. 8-8 is better than most expected; improvement from last yr.
— Joe Namath (@RealJoeNamath) December 29, 2013
Westhoff: "I coached there all those years, but I'm still a fan...this is the most excited I've been in the past three, four years." #nyj— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 29, 2013
Woody Johnson tells ESPN Radio that Jets are "in really good shape to participate financially in the market." #nfl #jets
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 29, 2013
Douzable is an unrestricted free agent, would like to return to the Jets next year.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 30, 2013
More Westy on Stephen Hill: "He'd have to fight (in training camp) to make the football team, IMO." (on 98.7FM)
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 30, 2013
Goodson told me that based off his talks with Idzik, Rex that he expects to be back next year with the Jets.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 30, 2013
Kellen Winslow said he'd be open to another year, and his knee is up to another 16 games. #nfl #jets
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 30, 2013
Geno Smith: As long as I'm in this league, I expect to compete for my job. #jets #newsdaysports http://t.co/jR9OyDkqSP— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 30, 2013
Geno says it's "extremely important" to have the same coaches and same system heading into his 2nd season. #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 30, 2013
Ed Reed says he will have MRI on surgically repaired hip. Calls it "maintenance," not a new injury. #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 30, 2013
There was no way Idzik or Rex were going to say Geno is definitely the starter moving forward. They'd be killed if they did.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 31, 2013
Remember when the media criticized the Jets for not naming a starter in the preseason?
Other Jets Related Tweets
@AllbrightNFL It's better watching the Jets spend the entire season using it to set up an 8-yard hitch to Geno on a throwback
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) December 29, 2013
Sheldon was also a tight end in high school. I'm just sayin'...
— SI_DougFarrar (@SI_DougFarrar) December 29, 2013
Former Jets RB Jonathan Grimes has 16 carries for 50 yards & 1 TD + 4 catches for 35 yards today. Coulda been great in West Coast Offense.— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 29, 2013
@StevePalazzolo Jets Head Coach is the son of 85 Bears DC. Coincidence? I think not.
— Mike Nolan (@CoachNolan64) December 29, 2013
Hey, remember when everyone thought we were insane for giving the Jets a mean projection of 7.5 wins? They end 8-8.— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) December 29, 2013
Two of the biggest smiles I've ever seen in a :30 second span - Rex Ryan and Cam Newton
— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) December 29, 2013
You could argue Milliner is the best rookie CB like Rex said, Richardson should be DROY and Winters didn't have bad plays.— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) December 29, 2013
Geno Smith final 4 games: 68/106 (58%), 790 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 188 rushing yards, 3 TDs. 3-1 record. #JETS
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) December 29, 2013
The two players who had the strongest finishes for the #Jets this season? Dee Milliner and Geno Smith. Whodathunk?— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 30, 2013
Jets donating quite a few pairs of shoes (and gloves). pic.twitter.com/wnFtQYeYxk
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) December 30, 2013
Supermangold...see what I did there? pic.twitter.com/yQCIDh9zOs
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) December 30, 2013
Mark Sanchez, Antonio Cromartie, Chris Ivory were not in the locker room today. Holmes walked quickly out, Reed gave long interview. #NFL— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 30, 2013
Best Total QBR in final 4 weeks of NFL regular season-- Peyton Manning (85.1) ... 2nd-best: Geno Smith (78.9)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 30, 2013
Jets fans are like a year late with all this M Wilkerson love. He was great last year, but this year arguably 3rd best DL on the #Jets.— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) December 30, 2013
I'm not saying Wilkerson was poor (still our 9th graded 3-4 DE), but the idea that he's an All-Pro at that spot in 2013 is nuts.
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) December 30, 2013
Mike Westhoff on 98.7FM: "We gave away the middle of the draft for Stephen Hill. ...I walked out of the building." (!!!)— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) December 30, 2013
Westhoff said "walked out of room" drafted Stephen Hill but part left out he said cause gave up 2 draft picks 2 move up 4 & he want picks
— Connie Carberg (@ConnieScouts) December 31, 2013
Perception in Jets bldg 2 wks ago: brass contacted O'Brien, Lovie Smith camps. Not saying they did or didn't. But that was what staff heard. — Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) December 31, 2013
John Idzik caught one pass for nine yards in his Dartmouth career.
— Neil Best (@sportswatch) December 31, 2013
The Jets' Super Bowl ring in the lobby of the NFL's headquarters. pic.twitter.com/XgLRrRRUxT
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 31, 2013
Today in 1965, the #NYJ signed @RealJoeNamath to a 3 yr, $427,000 rookie contract, a record at the time http://t.co/CxyEA2HOen (h/t reddit).— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) January 2, 2014
Mo Wilkerson 2nd team All-Pro but not even a Pro Bowl reserve. Darrelle Revis a Pro Bowler but not on All-Pro team. Telling... #NYJ
— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) January 3, 2014
@Sapp55 @Steiny31 coach rex in the building pic.twitter.com/xJ6RFKjfdV
— Phillip Hughes (@Phil_B_Hughes) January 4, 2014
There were questions about how Lovie Smith would use Darrelle Revis. I’m told he has big plans for Revis. Absolutely has a future in TB— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2014
Random Tweets
Nothing makes you look more silly than comparing box score numbers of who was "snubbed" by the NFL's joke of an all-star game.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 28, 2013
There's a reason teams with turnover every two years at the head coach position aren't competing for Super Bowls.— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) December 29, 2013
Cam Newton's TD toss illustrates why arm strength remains an important factor in the QB evaluation. Sometimes a fastball is required to win.
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) December 29, 2013
Giants-Redskins, lol. RT @john_keim: paid attendance: 80,177. Actual attendance: 300
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 29, 2013
This is not a Rams game. It's WAS vs. NYG at MetLife pic.twitter.com/HOLYyLMyQg
— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) December 29, 2013
The competition committee debated what Reid, KC is doing today. They agreed - you work for the right to rest your guys the final week. — Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) December 29, 2013
The last 2 Super Bowl MVP's (Eli Manning & Joe Flacco) combined to throw 49 interceptions this season.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) December 29, 2013
Sometimes NFL offensive coordinators need to be kept on a short leash by HC. Guys call plays to get a shot at a head coaching gig. — Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) December 29, 2013
They will subconsciously sacrifice the best interests of the team to pad stats and make their system look good.
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) December 29, 2013
It's bad for the NFL when a team treats a real game like it's the preseason. Reward winning and that won't be a problem. — Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 29, 2013
Peyton Manning leads NFL in TD passes. Eli Manning leads NFL in INTs.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) December 29, 2013
Games with 4+ TD passes aren't supposed to be this easy. Manning has 9 this season. He had 24 coming into 2013.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 29, 2013
I dont think there is anything wrong with #Browns admitting mistake with coach after 1 year but there is a certain exec who should be next
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) December 29, 2013
Santana Moss was asked to sum up the #Redskins' 3-13 season: "It's been some shit man."— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 29, 2013
There have been just 5 #NFL head coaches who have been fired after one season in the past 10 years, according to Elias Sports Bureau. — Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) December 29, 2013
ESPN is so wired to credit their own people for news that they still try to credit them even when their people say "the team announced."
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 30, 2013
Might be best final regular-season Sunday NFL has had. Usually this day is an anti-climatic. Today anything but. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 30, 2013
NFL mandating that Week 17 be all division games is one of the best things the league has ever done.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) December 30, 2013
Brees 5000 yards for the 4th time in his career, that's just absurd— RGTree (@BeauxJaxson) December 30, 2013
I get so fed up with DBs watching shit 20 yards away from them when the guy that can hurt them just ran right past them.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 30, 2013
Worst records in week 17 since 2000: Dallas Cowboys 2-11, Jacksonville Jaguars 3-11.— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) December 30, 2013
Playoff victories since 1997: Jaguars 3, Cowboys 1.
— Neil Best (@sportswatch) December 30, 2013
Wow. Only six DPI calls across the entire league today. I don't remember a week with that few.— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) December 30, 2013
Considering all of the coaches on the hot seat, why aren't Jeff Fischer/Brian Schottenheimer on the hot seat?
— Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) December 30, 2013
Think it's all about QB now? Drew Brees has lost to these QBs in playoffs: Chad Pennington, Rex Grossman, old Matt Hasselbeck, Alex Smith.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 30, 2013
And Tom Brady's last 5 playoff losses have been to Eli Manning, Joe Flacco and Mark Sanchez. @Zay_Jack
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 30, 2013
Black Monday isn't about the big names you hear about. It's about the low-level coaches/execs that are attrition that don't have contracts.— NFL Philosophy (@NFLosophy) December 30, 2013
RT @SOCIALorDIRTY: 20k? >>Unless you're high-level, NFL doesn't typically pay well. Most low level coaches and execs are $20-30k.
— NFL Philosophy (@NFLosophy) December 30, 2013
@NFLosophy I made 25k my first year, worked LONG days. League is full of low paid coaching assistants,scouts, etc.
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) December 30, 2013
Yes "@Shields3L: @NFLosophy When scouts are on the road making that kind of $, does team reimburse travel expenses (gas, food, hotel)?"
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) December 30, 2013
No direct path, I started in college fball @DylanSkinsFan: @JohnMiddlekauff I have a question... How do you get into the scouting business?
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) December 30, 2013
Most Head Coaches Since 2000 Raiders 8 Redskins 7 Dolphins 7 Lions 7 Browns 7 Bills 7 >>Includes interim— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 30, 2013
We finish the season with 156/256 games (60.9%) featuring a 4QC opportunity. Up a little from last year.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 30, 2013
Always a bad omen when Google's trolling you ... pic.twitter.com/DgjnbcVW13
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) December 30, 2013
(in)famous marty schottenheimer quote: "ownership has its privileges."— Jim Trotter (@SI_JimTrotter) December 30, 2013
Nothing good ever came of a statement that began: "I think what the fans need to understand is..."
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) December 30, 2013
You have to have tough skin if you want to work in the NFL.— NFL Philosophy (@NFLosophy) December 30, 2013
The nature of football is such that we need to ask guys under contract for next season whether they expect to be back. #NFL
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 30, 2013
Since John Harbaugh's first season with #Ravens in 2008, there have been 38 coaches fired in the NFL.— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 30, 2013
Most people can work their entire life & not get fired, the NFL is one biz where it's unavoidable unless you own the team
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) December 30, 2013
Show me an owner who's ok with Losing Money but winning 12 games a year and I'll show you a guy that isn't an owner...— Trevor Pryce (@Trevor_Pryce) December 30, 2013
11 straight years #NFL team has gone from worst to first in division. #Eagles this season.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) December 30, 2013
When you're picking games in August/September, you never expect things like Aaron Rodgers broken collarbone. Obviously a big impact in 2013.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 30, 2013
Since 1990, as many head coaches have jumped directly from the SEC to NFL HC as have done the same from... Syracuse?
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) December 30, 2013
Tim Tebow hired by ESPN for SEC Network show. It’s Black Monday everyone!— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 30, 2013
When Tebow would talk SEC football in the Jets locker room after his formal interviews, he knew every stat, plays from games a decade ago.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 30, 2013
Most defensive-minded coaches subscribe to same philosophy (strong D+powerful run game+ conservative game management approach=wins)— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) December 30, 2013
Defensive-minded coaches will tweak their philosophy if they have an "elite" QB, but still emphasize winning TO margin & field position game
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) December 30, 2013
Is there a bigger lie in any commercial than "Just know the NCAA is always there for student athletes"— Thomas Melton (@TMeltonScouting) December 30, 2013
So great RT @wynnde13: pic.twitter.com/mApqb9brFE
— Niners Nation (@NinersNation) December 30, 2013
Gets old hearing argument for offensive coaches over defensive coaches and/or the opposite when talking HC Candidates. Focus on identifying— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 30, 2013
Not a coincidence that those doing the "copying" are always chasing those setting new standards of operation through innovative thinking.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 30, 2013
One NFL source on Kirk Cousins, his last performance was in a rain storm w/ teammates who had quit. It won't kill his value— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) December 31, 2013
Defense actually does "rule" in the playoffs. No one can get by 31-28 every week and win a title. You can do it once, maybe twice, not all.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 31, 2013
.@ScottPollak Having been involved in a number of situations like this in past, don't believe everything reported. Clubs rarely leak intent.
— Ted Sundquist (@Ted_Sundquist) December 31, 2013
Worst W-L rec. #NFL since 2010: #Browns (18-46), #Jaguars (19-45), #Bills (22-42), #Rams (23-40-1) #Vikings (24-39-1)— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) December 31, 2013
Chase Daniel, game on the line, what do you do? pic.twitter.com/41JFSkWb6t
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 31, 2013
Atlanta has the North team in the Senior Bowl, #Jaguars get the SEC, er, South team. — Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) January 2, 2014
If your agent is advising you to skip Senior Bowl, etc, and you're not injured...What does that say about his faith in your abilities?
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) January 2, 2014
For those asking, Senior Bowl/Combine are for interviews and measurements. They round out a grade, not sway it. Tape is a player's DNA.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) January 2, 2014
Players bust primarily due to character mis-evaluations, and bad program fits. Scouting with context has to be priority #1 IMO.— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) January 2, 2014
There were 103 field goals of 50 yards or more in the 1970s. In 2013, there were 96.
— Brad Gagnon (@Brad_Gagnon) January 3, 2014
Nick Saban pretty much said, "We win so much that sometimes we forget that winning is actually considered a hard thing to do."— Thomas Gholson (@GatorHater3) January 3, 2014
Texans owner Bob McNair: "I'm ready to kick 2013 the hell out the door."
— Marc Sessler (@MarcSesslerNFL) January 3, 2014
As a reminder, 2nd-team All Pro selections are close to meaningless, especially until you see the vote counts. Manning unanimous 1st team.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) January 3, 2014
JJ Watt was a first-team selection at DE, but Justin Smith and Muhammad Wilkerson received votes at DT. #VotingProblems
— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) January 3, 2014
With Weddle/Chancellor/Byrd/Ward/McCourty/Rolle all being named 2nd-team All-Pro safeties, you can bet they each got 1 vote.— Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) January 3, 2014
Misconception about football is that it's "top-down." Actually, innovation usually from HS & works up. College/NFL perfect those concepts.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) January 3, 2014
There was no 2nd team All Pro QB. Indicates Manning got all 50 votes. Might do same w MVP.— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) January 3, 2014
MetLife Stadium suites start at $400K for Super Bowl 48. Expert says that's a bargain. This year Warmth=Luxury: http://t.co/K2jtNwAQzj #NFL
— Jane McManus (@janesports) January 3, 2014
Keep in mind re suites: The Super Bowl teams haven't even been determined yet. That could dramatically effect market. #NFL— Jane McManus (@janesports) January 3, 2014
"Are you a fool? Are you a total fool???" -- Mike Francesa to a caller. LMAO
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) January 3, 2014
Though 3 of 4 wild-card games this weekend faced blackouts, all sold out. Last blacked-out playoff game was Ravens at Dolphins in 2002.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2014
Going to tweet a quote from a player who experienced one of these agent panels. Should give you some insight into how some players feel ...
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) January 3, 2014
Quote from the player on how the agent-selection consultant operates. pic.twitter.com/BMRTARIlRo
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) January 3, 2014
#UCF QB Blake Bortles received mostly first-round grades from the draft advisory board, per source.— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerCBS) January 4, 2014
This rookie class may not have been the best we've seen in recent years but a lot of them made really nice second half strides
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) January 4, 2014
Here is the finalized @nfl Torn ACL Injury list through Week 17. I have the number at 61. @SeifertESPN @theMMQB pic.twitter.com/VQuZ7Hz0Ii
— ACL Recovery Club (@ACLrecoveryCLUB) January 2, 2014
Meeting between new coach and old assistant lasts 1-2 minutes. Coach says he has someone else in mind, assistant says good luck.— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) January 4, 2014
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