BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Excuse him while he contradicts himself at today's presser: http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8665426/rex-ryan-new-york-jets-says-ailing-tim-tebow-100-percent-played-new-england-patriots New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow was in such pain from two broken ribs that he threw right-handed -- his off-hand -- with a toy football in a postgame catch on the field with a young boy who attended Thursday night's game as a guest of Tebow's foundation. And yet coach Rex Ryan was prepared to play Tebow in an emergency if starter Mark Sanchezhad been injured. A day after perhaps the most embarrassing loss of the Ryan era -- a 49-19 blowout against the New England Patriots -- the Jets' coach defended his decision to activate Tebow as the No. 2 quarterback. He also claimed the team's doctors didn't diagnose the fractures until Wednesday -- 10 days after they occurred. “ If we absolutely had to have him, I would've played him. I'm not a doctor, I'm a human. I felt for him. When the doctors are telling you he can play, when the young man is telling you he can play ... he got reps the entire week. That's why I had him active.” -- Jets coach Rex Ryan "He absolutely, 100 percent could've played in that game," Ryan said Friday morning. Tebow has been a controversial player from the moment he arrived with the Jets last March, but the storyline took an ugly turn with the postgame revelation Thursday night that he was nursing broken ribs. He hasn't missed any practice time, according to Ryan, but he was listed as questionable on Wednesday's injury report. Ryan said Tebow was cleared by team doctors to play, adding that he made a coaching decision not to let him on the field unless it became necessary. Two questions emerged: What took so long to diagnose the injury? Why wasn't third-string quarterback Greg McElroy activated as an insurance policy? "We knew he had sore ribs, but I don't think anybody knew the extent of it," said Ryan, adding that a CT scan Wednesday revealed the fractures. "Understand, players can play with cracked ribs. A lot will take (pain-killing) shots to numb it. I absolutely didn't want us to do that." Ryan, facing a barrage of questions about the injury, appeared to contradict himself. "If we absolutely had to have him, I would've played him," he said. "I'm not a doctor, I'm a human. I felt for him. When the doctors are telling you he can play, when the young man is telling you he can play ... he got reps the entire week. That's why I had him active." But Ryan left himself exposed. If Sanchez had suffered a game-ending injury when the score still was close -- it was scoreless after the first quarter -- the Jets would've been forced to play a severely limited quarterback in a virtual must-win game. It turned out to be moot, as the Jets committed five turnovers in the second-most lopsided loss of the Ryan era. The Patriots scored 35 points in the second quarter, including three touchdowns in a span of 52 seconds. Jets blog Looking for more on the green and white? ESPNNewYork.com has you covered. Blog » • Week 12 gallery Tebow played three plays on offense in last Sunday's road win against the St. Louis Rams, tying a season low. Afterward, Ryan explained that they had planned a bigger role for the QB, but that they had to adjust because of the Rams' defensive looks. On Wednesday, Tebow lobbied to play against the Patriots. "I had to do a little bit of talking just to dress, but I just want to be there for my teammates in case they needed me in an emergency situation," said Tebow, who told Ryan he once played with a broken collarbone. In fact, Tebow fractured a rib in last season's playoff loss to the Patriots. Ryan bristled when pressed on his decision to active him. But he also mentioned that he told his offensive and special teams coordinators --- Tony Sparano and Mike Westhoff, respectively -- not to use Tebow. In fact, Tebow didn't play at all in his usual role as the personal protector on the punt team. "Let's make sure we understand: He was cleared to play," said Ryan, insisting it's not uncommon for players to compete with broken ribs. Ryan declined to speculate on whether McElroy will be active for next weekend's home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Sanchez will remain the starter, according to Ryan, who has steadfastly supported his embattled quarterback. Tebow said he's not sure how long he'll need to heal. "They need a little time to get better," he said. It was yet another disappointment in an otherwise forgettable season for Tebow, whose role on the team remains undefined after 11 games. He has appeared in only 62 offensive plays, as the ballyhooed Wildcat package has gone bust. "I didn't know what to expect, so everything has been new for me," he said. "I'm just trying to handle every situation as best I can. Last night, at the post-game presser, Rex said he was getting worse throughout the week, and "He wouldn't play his son if he were in that condition, but for a play to win the game, he'd consider" playing Tebow last night. So was he telling the truth last night, or today? BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 We're so ****ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 We're so ****ed. Crazy incompetent bullsh!t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This alone is a fireable offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 gonna get worse before it gets better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Maybe Ryan didn't think you needed ribs to be a running back? BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Rex is who I thought he was. But we haven't let him off the hook... yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Did Rex also say the doctors cleared Tebow to play with broken ribs? What maniac doctors clear a running QB with two broken ribs? BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Wow. Wednesday isn't enough lead time to deactivate Tebow for a Thursday night game? How much friggin' notice is required? He can change his mind a minute before kickoff, no? Backhand smack Tebow in the ribs. Then after that tell him to throw the ball 20 yards. If he can't handle that he can't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I think it is pretty clear that Rex doesn't think too highly of McElroy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 What Rex knows about QBs, or how to make an offense work, could fit in Mark's jock strap...... BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmd71 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Rex needs to be fired. Enough already. This team and organization is an embarassment and it continues to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Woody already had enough rope to hang Tanny at seasons end. In my mind, RibGate just presented the Rope Woody needs to hang Rex (if he is thinking that way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Woody already had enough rope to hang Tanny at seasons end. In my mind, RibGate just presented the Rope Woody needs to hang Rex (if he is thinking that way) There isn't this much rope at a Texas Rodeo! BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnys025 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I miss Bruce Coslet after watching this guy coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 I miss Bruce Coslet after watching this guy coach... Rich Kotite..... BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 What I need now is phone call from him explaining to me why I should buy a PSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 What I need now is phone call from him explaining to me why I should buy a PSL. That's easy! Because, as he said, "He's gonna keep coaching, and they Jets will keep playing!" And isn't that enough? BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 That's easy! Because, as he said, "He's gonna keep coaching, and they Jets will keep playing!" And isn't that enough? BD We're close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 We're close... They had a great week of practice...... BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 They had a great week of practice...... BD I think they should start selling practice seat licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 I think they should start selling practice seat licenses. I'd get one if "The Flight Crew" blocked my view of the field...... BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He was cleared to play. Why wouldn't he be the backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He was cleared to play. Why wouldn't he be the backup? Rex said he would not even let his son play in that condition. He is a clown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Tanny and Rex are both afraid that a $300k QB will outperform a $15M QB, that is why GMAC is on bench and not even activated mon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Tanny and Rex are both afraid that a $300k QB will outperform a $15M QB, that is why GMAC is on bench and not even activated mon There is more truth in that statement than you know..... BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Tanny and Rex are both afraid that a $300k QB will outperform a $15M QB, that is why GMAC is on bench and not even activated mon They shouldn't be. He's probably worse. If he was any good he would have seen time by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He was cleared to play. Why wouldn't he be the backup? You're really gonna ride this until the wheels completely come off eh? It's almost admirable. Almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbanmadmike1 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 They are getting the worst QB play in the NFL this season and it doesn't even cross their mind that they might have to bench the QB to where they don't even have a backup active who can play. Just hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 They shouldn't be. He's probably worse. If he was any good he would have seen time by now. almost 2 late , if GMAC plays well their decision to continue to play this 15m POS look even worse mon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 You're really gonna ride this until the wheels completely come off eh? It's almost admirable. Almost. Until the wheels come off? The Jets have been throwing sparks all over the road for the last hundred miles. He'll be lucky to jump clear before the whole thing catches fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Woody already had enough rope to hang Tanny at seasons end. In my mind, RibGate just presented the Rope Woody needs to hang Rex (if he is thinking that way) I hope this name sticks like Herm's BBQ sauce to this debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 RibGate. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDynamite Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 They obviously won't play GMC because it will make them look bad, moving him ahead of investments like The Cover Girl and Tom Sawyer. He played better in the preseason last year than either of them have their whole lives. I'm 100% sure he is twice the QB those two clowns are...... BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 They obviously won't play GMC because it will make them look bad, moving him ahead of investments like The Cover Girl and Tom Sawyer. He played better in the preseason last year than either of them have their whole lives. I'm 100% sure he is twice the QB those two clowns are...... BD i wouldnt be so sure. Maybe as a check down monster but he isnt the greatest athlete/doesnt have greatest arm people would be jumping his roots after seeing his tape on him. NFL defenses scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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