JetBlue Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Butler simply made a great play on the ball and knocked it away with his shoulder before Thompkins had a chance to do anything. If anything Thompkins should be commended for not short arming the ball as the defender closed in on him. I like Thompkins and I think he is getting a bad rap on this play. He was wide open and if Fitz had got the ball to him a second or two earlier he makes that catch. Of course it should never have come down to that in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 not sure that anyone disagrees with you.. but thanks for the thread. of course, that would've went down as one of the best plays in history if he somehow holds on and bounces off that hit for a TD... and i would've died from a heart attack before i hit 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsamuel84 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I agree the defender made a nice play but I also thought Fitz may have floated that ball up there a little too long. If Fitz threw a little more of a line drive type pass I think it definitely would've been caught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I can't believe anyone would have blamed him to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I can't believe anyone would have blamed him to begin with. There were idiots on this board that bashed Thompkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 There were idiots on this board that bashed Thompkins. I think that was just fans pissed in the moment. seeing our season end so abruptly probably had many saying things they wish they hadn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 One of those situations where it never should have come down to a miraculous play to win that game. We had lots of chances earlier on to take control but never did. This game was a failure in all 3 phases, sadly. That play was just the finishing blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 One of those situations where it never should have come down to a miraculous play to win that game. We had lots of chances earlier on to take control but never did. This game was a failure in all 3 phases, sadly. That play was just the finishing blow. I also think it was kind of indicative of the entire game; another missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 not sure that anyone disagrees with you.. but thanks for the thread. of course, that would've went down as one of the best plays in history if he somehow holds on and bounces off that hit for a TD... and i would've died from a heart attack before i hit 40 I guess you missed some of the threads posts after the game. Folks wanted him tarred and feathered; set on fire and THEN run out of town. And that was just for starters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 He's a jag that won't even be on the team next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Please post more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 He's a jag that won't even be on the team next year. Actually, I think he proved himself to be a solid 4th WR with big play potential who could step in for an injured starter and make some big plays. Hopefully, Devin Smith emerges and Marshall/Decker stay healthy, but I wouldn't be so quick to cut this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Butler simply made a great play on the ball and knocked it away with his shoulder before Thompkins had a chance to do anything. If anything Thompkins should be commended for not short arming the ball as the defender closed in on him. I like Thompkins and I think he is getting a bad rap on this play. He was wide open and if Fitz had got the ball to him a second or two earlier he makes that catch. Of course it should never have come down to that in the first place. I think if Tompkins was aware of his situation and was focused on catching the ball more than going 70 yards, he could have made that catch, went OB, and we have the ball on the 30. Butler made a very good play. However, I still think Tompkins could have made the play, either my jumping up to catch the ball and getting out, or just by holding onto it (much harder, Butler went right for it). While it would have been an unbelievable play if he holds it and scores, it wasn't an unrealistic play. It may have looked like the defender made a great play, and the result was great, but it was VERY risky. Make the hit and stop him on the 30, and you don't lose. He went for the knockout and it worked..... if it doesn't, they lose. Of course, they were playing with nothing to lose anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 I think if Tompkins was aware of his situation and was focused on catching the ball more than going 70 yards, he could have made that catch, went OB, and we have the ball on the 30. Butler made a very good play. However, I still think Tompkins could have made the play, either my jumping up to catch the ball and getting out, or just by holding onto it (much harder, Butler went right for it). While it would have been an unbelievable play if he holds it and scores, it wasn't an unrealistic play. It may have looked like the defender made a great play, and the result was great, but it was VERY risky. Make the hit and stop him on the 30, and you don't lose. He went for the knockout and it worked..... if it doesn't, they lose. Of course, they were playing with nothing to lose anyway. Great point; if the playoffs were on the line for them, Butler may have played it differently. As it was, he really did make a great play hitting the ball with his shoulder before Thompkins could position the ball securely. Maybe a better receiver would be able see the defender and position his body so the ball is not directly hit; who knows? Bottom line is another agonizing Jets loss and another off season of what ifs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I agree the defender made a nice play but I also thought Fitz may have floated that ball up there a little too long. If Fitz threw a little more of a line drive type pass I think it definitely would've been caught However he threw it was probably the best way because if he threw it quicker on the line the DB may have taken a different angle for a tackle attempt. The result of a lightly floated ball led to that very close catch. Man it was so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Please post more often although i dont read a word of what jetblue posts, i love when jetblue posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The game was over the minute the whistle blew. No one play determined the game. We werent ready to be a playoff team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The game was over the minute the whistle blew. No one play determined the game. We werent ready to be a playoff team. Yup. I don't blame Tompkins for the loss. But I also had confirmed that he's not a clutch/money player. There are few opportunities to make a name for yourself in the NFL. That was one of them for Tompkins. Defender or not, if he wants to be a star, Tompkins needed to hold onto that pass and score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Tompkins is a decent number 5 WR. The Jets need to develop a number 3 WR that can grow into a number 1 WR as Marshall may have only 1 or 2 more at the level he had this past season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 If he catches that ball and walks into the end zone, the Jets would have rolled through the postseason and won the Super Bowl. Because if Fitpatrick completes a bomb like that this team would have been convinced there is no way they would lose. That said he didn't catch the ball. It was knocked out and would have taken an amazing play to hold on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 If he catches that ball and walks into the end zone, the Jets would have rolled through the postseason and won the Super Bowl. Because if Fitpatrick completes a bomb like that this team would have been convinced there is no way they would lose. That said he didn't catch the ball. It was knocked out and would have taken an amazing play to hold on to it. that's all ya got?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Jag should have held on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yup. I don't blame Tompkins for the loss. But I also had confirmed that he's not a clutch/money player. There are few opportunities to make a name for yourself in the NFL. That was one of them for Tompkins. Defender or not, if he wants to be a star, Tompkins needed to hold onto that pass and score. definitely agree. We didn't lose because of Tompkins. I don't even think we lost because of Fitzpatrick. I think the D plan of playing zone and playing 10 yards off all day just gave them free first down after first down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Butler simply made a great play on the ball and knocked it away with his shoulder before Thompkins had a chance to do anything. If anything Thompkins should be commended for not short arming the ball as the defender closed in on him. I like Thompkins and I think he is getting a bad rap on this play. He was wide open and if Fitz had got the ball to him a second or two earlier he makes that catch. Of course it should never have come down to that in the first place. He dropped more than just that ball and on that one in particular he could possibly have turned around and protected the catch with his body...Him and Enunwa in general have shlt hands...Kerley deserved burn in that game and once again didn't get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 this is a thing ? on sports radio ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 He's a jag that won't even be on the team next year. A jag that was playing while Kerley rides the pine...WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 that's all ya got?? Super Bowl or bust. We got the bust lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 A jag that was playing while Kerley rides the pine...WTF You mean Kerley the JAG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 truthfully......he should have held on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 You mean Kerley the JAG? Kerley can catch, you're the JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Defender took a blind shot at the ball and got it. Throw took too long to get there and Thompkins shouldnt have waited for the ball. If that was a legit receiver, he snatches the ball early and cuts up field for a TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 He's a jag that won't even be on the team next year. Didn't play like a jag to me. Bet no one was calling him a jag when he caught that sidelong pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 A jag that was playing while Kerley rides the pine...WTF unfortunately for your opinion no one on the Jets agrees with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Yup. I don't blame Tompkins for the loss. But I also had confirmed that he's not a clutch/money player. There are few opportunities to make a name for yourself in the NFL. That was one of them for Tompkins. Defender or not, if he wants to be a star, Tompkins needed to hold onto that pass and score. My thoughts as well. He could have gone up for the ball instead of basket over the shoulder catch closer to his stomach. Not roasting the guy for our loss but they play was there to be made and if he took to coaching things may have been different. For one thing, the smaller defender wouldnt have been able to get his shoulder close to the ball with how tall Kenbrell is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 People want to over analyze this play but it's simple. The defender made a great play and knocked the ball out of his hands as he was bringing the pass in. All the "he should have or could have" is nice but if a DBs helmet slams into a WRs hands as he's bringing a pass in he probably loses control of the ball. Sometimes the other team makes a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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