Sports Science: Antonio Cromartie

[JiFtheOracle]

There's an article below, but click the link to see the video. Dont know how to post that type of media. This science stuff is pretty cool

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Antonio Cromartie is known for his dynamic playmaking ability, but he's an enigma to the New York Jets' coaches.

Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine gave a candid assessment Thursday of Cromartie's up-and-down play, saying he's not sure why the veteran cornerback is so inconsistent.

"That's something we've had many discussions about behind closed doors," Pettine said.

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Cromartie has three interceptions, matching

Darrelle Revis

for the team lead, but he also has allowed all three touchdown passes against the Jets and has committed a team-high five penalties.

"I'm not sure, it could be a horoscope thing," Pettine deadpanned. "I'm at a loss. I think we're all searching for that answer."

Cromartie wasn't the Jets' first choice to start opposite Revis. They made an offer to

Nnamdi Asomugha

, the jewel of the free agent class, but he spurned the Jets to sign with the

Philadelphia Eagles

. At that point, the Jets turned to Cromartie, also a free agent, and gave him a four-year, $32 million contract.

Cromartie came up big in Week 2, intercepting two passes in the win over the

Jacksonville Jaguars

. The following week, he struggled in a loss to the

Oakland Raiders

, committing four penalties for 46 yards and fumbling a kickoff return.

Pettine said they can usually figure out early in the game if Cromartie is going to be on or off. He said he'll call down from the press box and asked secondary coach Dennis Thurman on the headset, "Which Cro do we have today, the good Cro or the bad Cro?"

Cromartie is known to have mental lapses and, at times, he's not as physical with wide receivers as the coaches would like. In Monday night's win over the

Miami Dolphins

, he lost track of

Brandon Marshall

on a scamble play, resulting in a 46-yard completion.

Pettine said they've come to expect Cromartie's ups and downs, allowing them to prepare an alternate game plan.

"It's frustrating, but I think we also have to have the ability as a staff not to just rely on him so much that the plans are built around him, that if he's not playing well, we're not going to play well," he said. "We've learned that you almost have to have some calls in mind where if things aren't going well on his side of the field, we need to protect him a little bit more."

Cromartie should be highly motivated this week, facing the San Diego Chargers. He played for them from 2006-09, quickly emerging as one of the game's young defensive stars but eventually falling into disfavor with the organization. They traded him to the Jets after the 2009 season, fetching a second-round pick from the Jets.

"It's something I'm definitely looking forward to," Cromartie said.

[redman81]

They should do a sports science on why Cro's sperm is so potent, or maybe it's his lack of reaction time to pull out.

[THE ILK]

They should do a sports science on why JiF is steeling T0m Shane's material.

[Jets Voice of Reason]

They should do a sports science on why Cro's sperm is so potent, or maybe it's his lack of reaction time to pull out.

That's because he engages his women the same way he plays ball. Starts off slow, runs his hands up all over his intended target, and then trails from behind with his recovery speed.