dolphann4life Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/10197744/antonio-cromartie-says-new-york-jets-want-end-miami-dolphins-playoff-hopes FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets are down, but not out of things to say. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie, looking ahead to their rematch against the Miami Dolphins, said Thursday the Jets were a superior team than the Dolphins four weeks ago even though they were embarrassed, 23-3. And he doesn't feel like anything has changed. Cimini: Too Little, Too Late? Geno Smith's late-season baby steps make the Jets proud, but they might not be enough to save the coach's job, Rich Cimini writes. Blog The Dolphins (8-7) are one game ahead of the Jets and still have a chance to make the playoffs. The Jets were eliminated before last week's game. "I felt like we were the better team then," Cromartie said. "Do I feel like we're a better team now? Yeah, we're running the ball better and we're playing the pass a whole lot better. I think the biggest thing for us is to put it all together and win a game on the road." Cromartie also said he relishes the idea of crushing the Dolphins' playoff hopes. "This is our last game of the year," he said. "We want to make sure it's their last game, too." The Jets are closing out their third consecutive season out of the playoffs, a drought that could get coach Rex Ryan fired, but they're trying to create various forms of motivation. They can finish .500, they can win on the road for only the second time and they can wreck a divisional rival's season. "It's pretty much our Super Bowl," quarterback Geno Smith said. Smith hit his personal lowpoint in the Dec. 1 matchup against the Dolphins. He was benched at halftime after completing only four of 10 passes for 29 yards and an interception. The Jets were outgained by a mind-boggling margin, 453-177, in what was their third straight defeat. "We didn't come to play," guard Willie Colon said. Jets blog Looking for more on the green and white? ESPNNewYork.com has you covered. Blog » Ryan, raising the stakes for the rematch, said Sunday will show how much the team has improved since the Miami meltdown. The outcome could be critical for Ryan -- if upper management hasn't made a decision on his fate. "We're going to measure how much we've improved -- or have we improved?" Ryan said. "If we have, we'll all see it." Cromartie also addressed his future, saying he will see hip specialists in the offseason to determine whether he will need surgery to repair a season-long issue. He hasn't missed a game, but he has played through pain at times, falling short of his 2012 Pro Bowl form. "Hopefully, there's nothing too serious," said Cromartie, who believes it's connected to a fracture he sustained five years ago. "Hopefully, I don't need to have surgery. If I do, hopefully it's just a clean-up job, easy to come back from." Cromartie's contract also could be an issue. His cap charge next year, the final year of the deal, is $14.98 million. He said he'd be willing to re-work his contract, but it's complicated by the fact that only one year remains. They'd have to extend it, which may not be something the Jets want to do for a 30-year-old cornerback with a health concern. "Definitely, this is where I want to be," he said. "No matter what you do, your last name is your resume. That's what I go by. I want to make sure I'm here. My family wants to be here and this is where I want to retire." This will be Rex's last game and I can't lie, it's going to feel great knowing the Fins put the last nail in his coffin. I actually like the guy and will be happy to see him with a different team. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb7FgSzeGqg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Cro is crowing-ironic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Whoops, "Rexitis" is catching, get embarrassed 23-3 at home and claim you are a better team. Wow, that disease right now is highly infectious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Dolphins owner Stephen Ross gives pep talk to team Owner Stephen Ross made a rare appearance at Dolphins camp Thursday, giving a pep talk to the team before they try to clinch their first playoff berth in five years, Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post reports. Ross, a real estate developer who spends the majority of his time in New York but attends Dolphins games, was joined by team CEO Tom Garfinkel. Ross did not speak to the media. Philbin wouldn’t say specifically what Ross told the players. “He has a lot of faith and confidence in the guys,” Philbin said. “I’m going to leave any of the other specifics out, but the guys were glad to see him.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Antonio Cromartie is the Santonio Holmes of the defense, giving Miami bulletin board material. As if playing for a spot in the playoffs isn't motivation enough, this fool comes out and says 'The Jets are better.' What a f-ing moron. But what can you expect from a team led by a buffoon? Rex has no problem giving opponents extra motivation, he did it himself the first three years here and how did THAT turn out? Football is a game that is based on emotion and you can bet Miami will be very fired up for this game, and the Jets will lose. That should tell John Idzik very definitely what he needs to do and fire that idiot Rex who allows these mouffs that roar to stick their foot in their mouth. What could be better, Rex thinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Antonio Cromartie is the Santonio Holmes of the defense, giving Miami bulletin board material. As if playing for a spot in the playoffs isn't motivation enough, this fool comes out and says 'The Jets are better.' What a f-ing moron. But what can you expect from a team led by a buffoon? Rex has no problem giving opponents extra motivation, he did it himself the first three years here and how did THAT turn out? Football is a game that is based on emotion and you can bet Miami will be very fired up for this game, and the Jets will lose. That should tell John Idzik very definitely what he needs to do and fire that idiot Rex who allows these mouffs that roar to stick their foot in their mouth. What could be better, Rex thinks? What is extra motivation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 What is extra motivation? Extra motivation is what Rex keeps in good supply. For Jets opponents, extra motivation is a dumb a$$ DB saying the 'Jets are better than the Fins.' Do you not realize how much EMOTION plays into football games. It is ALL ABOUT emotion and being fired up. Rex - and by extension his players - sure know how to fire the OTHER guy up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Rex's teams remind me of the very best of Vince McMahon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Extra motivation is what Rex keeps in good supply. For Jets opponents, extra motivation is a dumb a$$ DB saying the 'Jets are better than the Fins.' Do you not realize how much EMOTION plays into football games. It is ALL ABOUT emotion and being fired up. Rex - and by extension his players - sure know how to fire the OTHER guy up. Here's one for you to ponder that's not about the conversation at hand: Is it possible, theoretically to have "extra motivation" for the Super Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Here's one for you to ponder that's not about the conversation at hand: Is it possible, theoretically to have "extra motivation" for the Super Bowl? If the losing team dies? Theoretically speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 What is extra motivation? The difference between Sanchez and Rodgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 not upset by this. what athlete says things like, "No, we suck, they're better." not everything said by a Jets player is a scandal. Cimini has nothing real to say, so he's making a big deal out of nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Antonio LOLmartie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Better at what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 "It's pretty much our Super Bowl." - Geno Smith Ugh. I know he's a bad QB but does he have to be stupid too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacked4JetsFB Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 "It's pretty much our Super Bowl." - Geno Smith Ugh. I know he's a bad QB but does he have to be stupid too? I would bet a lot of money that he heard that from Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 "It's pretty much our Super Bowl." - Geno Smith Ugh. I know he's a bad QB but does he have to be stupid too? Well if he plays bad and we end up w/ a better pick, Idzik could end up drafting his replacement. So I guess it is his Superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 "It's pretty much our Super Bowl." - Geno Smith Ugh. I know he's a bad QB but does he have to be stupid too? The Jets have 4-5 Super Bowls per season, the rest of the games don't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 every ******* week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Heres a suggestion for Cromartie, How about he asks Holmes whats the Dolphins "weakest link"?, then ask Winslow if the Dolphins can "cover him deep", and ask Pace if this "is our Super Bowl"? In actuality, this is really harmless compared to all the Super Bowls Rex predicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 OMG this is a big deal. If the Dolphags weren't motivated enough by a win for the playoffs, now they are super serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 OMG this is a big deal. If the Dolphags weren't motivated enough by a win for the playoffs, now they are super serious. Can you change your avatar? Thats highly annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 OMG this is a big deal. If the Dolphags weren't motivated enough by a win for the playoffs, now they are super serious. And I'm sure if you check with TOm, he can get you a picture of Bevell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Dolphins owner Stephen Ross gives pep talk to team Owner Stephen Ross made a rare appearance at Dolphins camp Thursday, giving a pep talk to the team before they try to clinch their first playoff berth in five years, Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post reports. Ross, a real estate developer who spends the majority of his time in New York but attends Dolphins games, was joined by team CEO Tom Garfinkel. Ross did not speak to the media. Philbin wouldn’t say specifically what Ross told the players. “He has a lot of faith and confidence in the guys,” Philbin said. “I’m going to leave any of the other specifics out, but the guys were glad to see him.” I'm sure a pep talk from an old, Jewish billionaire from NY got the competitive juices really flowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I'm sure a pep talk from an old, Jewish billionaire from NY got the competitive juices really flowing Woody tried giving the Jets a pep talk once but it turned into a commercial for floor wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 And I'm sure if you check with TOm, he can get you a picture of Bevell. Rex will remain until a new Head Coach is announced. His legacy deserves this shrine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 And I'm sure if you check with TOm, he can get you a picture of Bevell. The problem is, they all look like someone dropped tapioca on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 The difference between Sanchez and Rodgers I thought that was talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Rex will remain until a new Head Coach is announced. His legacy deserves this shrine. Legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Legacy? lol I love it when people act as if Rex wasn't good here, at least for awhile, and like they don't remember how things were under Mangini and Edwards. Yes, the glory days before Rex came here and ruined everything are something I wish I could live over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 lol I love it when people act as if Rex wasn't good here, at least for awhile, and like they don't remember how things were under Mangini and Edwards. Yes, the glory days before Rex came here and ruined everything are something I wish I could live over and over again. His "Legacy":1. Good to great defense 2. Awful offense, epically bad 3. Oversaw 2 of the worst Starting QB's in NFL history 4. 3 OC's in five years 5. 41-38, mediocre 6. Drafted 0 starting pro-bowlers 7. Drafted defense (especially, D-Lineman) 8. Had no Discipline 9. Had no clock management, and knew nothing about using timeouts 10. His challenges were awful Wow, what a resume? any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 lol I love it when people act as if Rex wasn't good here, at least for awhile, and like they don't remember how things were under Mangini and Edwards. Yes, the glory days before Rex came here and ruined everything are something I wish I could live over and over again. Mangini and Herm combines winning percentage: .484 Rex winning percentage: .519 He really elevated the franchise. Thank you, Rex, for .035 percentage points. Twas like the Golden Era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoeword Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Rex's teams remind me of the very best of Vince McMahon. He reminds me of Lou Albano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Extra motivation is what Rex keeps in good supply. For Jets opponents, extra motivation is a dumb a$$ DB saying the 'Jets are better than the Fins.' Do you not realize how much EMOTION plays into football games. It is ALL ABOUT emotion and being fired up. Rex - and by extension his players - sure know how to fire the OTHER guy up. That extra motivation sure helped the browns win last week huh?? This Extra motivation bullsh*t only gets brought up when the opposite team wins. Where was all that talk when the jets and kellen won last weekend despite kellen trash talking all week?? You can have all the motivation you want, but if you don't execute you're still gonna lose. You'll just be extra pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Legacy? HOF'er His picture will be right next to Weeb's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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