flgreen Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 No more captains on Rex's ship Jets Blog By BRIAN COSTELLO Last Updated: 6:37 AM, July 5, 2012 Posted: 12:44 AM, July 5, 2012 At the end of the 2011 season, Rex Ryan said “C” you later. The Jets coach dumped the idea of having captains after putting a “C” on players’ chests for the first time last season. It ended up blowing up with Santonio Holmes, a captain, fighting with another captain, Mark Sanchez, and the team’s chemistry becoming a focal point when the 8-8 season was analyzed. This year, Ryan is ditching the captains. Players say the lack of named leaders has had little effect. Some believe it enables everyone to feel like a leader, rather than just the few who were chosen. Neil Miller Santonio Holmes Criticized teammates. “I think in a situation like that where there are no captains named, it kind of forces guys to step up and take ownership,” guard Matt Slauson said, “and guys like Brandon [Moore] have done a phenomenal job with that. Mark [sanchez] has done a phenomenal job, obviously. Those are just the offensive guys. It kind of forces those guys to step up and all the rest of us respect them even more because that ‘C’ is not just given to them.” Ryan selected Holmes, Sanchez, Moore, Eric Smith, Sione Pouha and Darrelle Revis as captains last year. Holmes seemed emboldened by having the “C” on his chest, referencing it several times while making remarks critical of some teammates. His implosion at the end of the season forced Ryan to reconsider the idea of captains. Instead of embarrassing Holmes by stripping him of the title, he did away with the idea completely. Moore said the Jets’ locker room has plenty of leaders, and that has nothing to do with the things people see publicly. Guys have set the tone during the spring with how they have worked behind the scenes. “You guys in the media like to anoint leaders,” Moore said. “But there’s people here every day who are veterans, starters who are leading by example, helping a young guy, setting the tempo, leading by doing his job at a high level or limiting his [mental errors] or running to the next drill. That’s leadership. If that’s the case, a lot of guys are doing that.” Sanchez organized his annual “Jets West” camp to bring the skill players on offense together. Sanchez has shut the media out of this year’s camp to further drive home the togetherness. “At Jets West, we get a chance to really get in the playbook, but it’s more for having fun, being with each other and getting a feel for the other players in this skill position group,” Sanchez said. “As far as defensive groups, I know some guys go on vacation with each other. I know some guys stick around here and work out as much as they can here. It just seems like we have a close unit, so I don’t think that stuff will fade. ’’As soon as we get back to camp, they’ll pack us in the dorms and we’ll be together for a month.” Different position groups have had outings this offseason to help bonding. Tight end Dustin Keller rented a yacht for a night and had the tight ends and receivers cruising around Manhattan. The offensive line and defensive line went out to dinner, but the two groups had different philosophies when the bill came. The offensive line handed the check to one of the young guys (no one would say whom). Pouha picked up the tab for the D line, something he learned from Shaun Ellis when he was a young player. “The real emblem is not the ‘C’, it’s the team name on the front of your jersey,” Pouha said. “It doesn’t affect us in any way. We know we’re all here to help each other. We all stand in one line and march together.” brian.costello@nypost.com Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/no_more_captains_L9QDxDxvyxLTASzZINzN8O#ixzz1zkueVoGJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Rex Ryan 2.0. Look out league! Here come the Jets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 PROBLEM. SOLVED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 This has been, without question, the dumbest running storyline I have ever seen in over two decades of rooting for this ****ing franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Ok no captains- who is going to run out for the coin flip rex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Ok no captains- who is going to run out for the coin flip rex? Whoever we pick up that previously has played for the team we are playing. Same as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Ok no captains- who is going to run out for the coin flip rex? Whoever they pick off the other team's practice squad that week. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Whoever we pick up that previously has played for the team we are playing. Same as ever. Haha! Ninja'd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 the point being by myself who cares about captains- give me some leaders that show by example -work hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Holmes looks baked in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Holmes looks baked in that photo. I was just going to write that. Is this guys eyes always bloodshot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 how hard is it to let the players vote for the captains ?!?!?!? holy sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 how hard is it to let the players vote for the captains ?!?!?!? holy sh*t No, no, no, Larz. Clearly you don't understand the egalitarian nature of Rex Ryan's single-tier hierarchy of leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Rex Ryan 2.0. Look out league! Here come the Jets! 8 - 8 Average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Holmes' cancer got the Captain position. He ruins everything the rapscallion/scroundrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 This is the best news I've ever heard ever. I hope it helps Sanchez not get crushed by Mario week one when he blows by Wayne Hunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Holmes' cancer got the Captain position. He ruins everything the rapscallion/scroundrel. More like he gave cancer to the captain position. Eh? You're dying laughing, I know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Slipping through the cracks between the Tebow Bachelor story and the Tebow MMA story some on the field news had occured and that news is that the New York Jets will be going without captains for the 2012 season. The team is going with the philosophy that you must earn leadership rather than just being named one by the coach. “I think in a situation like that where there are no captains named, it kind of forces guys to step up and take ownership,” guard Matt Slauson said, “and guys like Brandon [Moore] have done a phenomenal job with that. Mark [sanchez] has done a phenomenal job, obviously. Those are just the offensive guys. It kind of forces those guys to step up and all the rest of us respect them even more because that ‘C’ is not just given to them.” “You guys in the media like to anoint leaders,” Moore said. “But there’s people here every day who are veterans, starters who are leading by example, helping a young guy, setting the tempo, leading by doing his job at a high level or limiting his [mental errors] or running to the next drill. That’s leadership. If that’s the case, a lot of guys are doing that.” D-lineman Simone Pouha threw in his two cents by stating: “The real emblem is not the ‘C’, it’s the team name on the front of your jersey,” Pouha said. “It doesn’t affect us in any way. We know we’re all here to help each other. We all stand in one line and march together.” After the mistakes of 2011, it looks like the Jets are learning how to play as a team rather than a bunch of individuals. Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wait, didn't Rex say this like three months ago? Why is this a story now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 8 - 8 Average Nah, between 10 or 12 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATA Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I remember he said this the day after the Fins game... That presser killed me so dearly. But I saw a different outlook in Rex and ever since. I also disagress with the idea that just because there isn't a cap'n we're going to lack leadership. This seems to be a redundant argument, I actually would rather see this team act like a d*mn TEAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 This whole captain thing is 100% about stripping the C off of Santonio's jersey without making it a huge deal that he was stripped of it. Everything else is white noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Nah, between 10 or 12 wins. OK Rex cant let the players vote for Kaptains because Sanchez and Holmes would get 2 votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 More like he gave cancer to the captain position. Eh? You're dying laughing, I know it. He didn't give is, he is it. DEATH to all infidels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Rex is a child. Flip flopping from one extreme to the other. Amateur hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnj18 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Wait, didn't Rex say this like three months ago? Why is this a story now? because there is nothing else to talk about.... on that note, I ate cereal for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnj18 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Can't we all just get along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Can't we all just get along? Going out on a limb here when i say probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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