Integrity28 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/rex-ryan-swings-at-jets-and-misses-1.10734206 Rex Ryan swings at Jets and misses August 12, 2015 9:51 PM Rex Ryan went too far on this one. Just a day after Ikemefuna Enemkpali smashed Geno Smith's jaw and knocked the Jets' quarterback out of the lineup for as many as 10 weeks, Ryan decided he'd be the one to give the Enemkpali a second chance. Yup. Even though Enemkpali faces the likelihood of a multi-game suspension from the NFL for his vicious punch to his former teammate, Ryan offered his forgiveness by offering the linebacker a job. It's one more chance for Ryan to tweak his old team. And one more chance for Ryan to thumb his nose at conventional thinking by bringing in a player who, quite frankly, doesn't deserve to have a second chance so soon after blowing up the Jets' locker room with his fit of temper. Ryan makes no secret about his bitterness at how his six-year run with the Jets ended last year, making that obvious during our conversation last week about his frustrations with former general manager John Idzik. But putting in a claim for Enemkpali sure feels like an unseemly attempt for Ryan to get back at his old team and now his divisional rival. Apparently that feeling is shared by more than a few folks in Buffalo, because Ryan was described as defensive and restrained in discussing with reporters the move to claim Enemkpali. "We all know what happened and things like that," Ryan said. "Obviously, it was a terrible thing that happened. But IK made a mistake, there's no question about that. But instead of listening to this person, that person or whatever -- we had IK last year [with the Jets]. A lot of us were around IK, and he was a good teammate." But get this: Ryan acknowledged he had not spoken to Enemkpali about Tuesday's incident before convincing Bills general manager Doug Whaley and team owner Terry Pegula to put in the waiver claim. Not a good look, especially in a league that has become increasingly sensitive to this kind of behavior. With NFL commissioner Roger Goodell showing little tolerance for such violent acts, Enemkpali can expect a significant suspension for slugging Smith. The league allowed the waiver claim to go through, but a review of his situation will soon begin and penalties are likely to follow. "If we didn't think this young man or anybody else would be successful on the football field, in our locker room or in the community, he would not be here," Ryan said. "And I know I've said that before about other people, but I mean it." Ryan obviously isn't afraid to sign controversial players, as evidenced by his move to hire former Dolphins guard Richie Incognito, who was suspended in 2013 for his role in the infamous "Bullygate" scandal with the Dolphins and went unsigned for the entire 2014 season. But Incognito paid his debt by missing a significant portion of his career, and his time away from the game led to some serious soul-searching and behavioral changes. Incognito told me last week that he now watches what he says and does in the locker room setting, and is more mindful of his role as a team leader. But Enemkpali's troubles have only begun. His fight with Smith, which came after he and the quarterback got into a dispute about a $600 airfare reimbursement that Enemkpali wanted from the quarterback, wasn't his first anger-related incident. During his career at Louisiana Tech in 2011, he was arrested in an off-campus incident in which he was charged with disturbing the peace and battery of a police officer. He was suspended by the team, but reinstated before the season. Now he gets another chance with another team after another violent incident. "Everybody's got things," Ryan said. "But if I know that person, and I feel confident in the fact that my locker room, that this guy will be successful in here, then yeah, I feel confident that he'll fit right in." It's a huge risk here for Ryan, one he didn't need to take, especially for a marginal player who had all of three tackles last season. Until now, he's had Buffalo fans eating up his larger-than-life personality and translating that adulation into record ticket sales. But on this one, Rex missed the mark. No need to take a chance on a player like this, especially so soon after he punched his way out of Todd Bowles' locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 your kidding yourself if you believe what you just wrote. I am sure it isn't a daily occurrence, but I am sure it happens more than never Seth Walder @SethWalderNYDN 2m2 minutes ago Mangold said he's never seen a punch thrown in the locker room. Mangold has only been in the Jets locker room, so perhaps it does happen in other locker rooms around the league, but it sounds as if it's not that often. Can't really fault Geno's jaw for breaking. All it tells us for sure is that IK has rage control issues. And I concede that it certainly could mean that Geno did or said something to really piss IK off. But IK is still a moron for doing it and was not justified in the slightest. The world doesn't work if everyone knocks each other the **** out whenever they get disrespected--no matter how good it may feel. To clarify, I wasn't disputing that fights didn't happen (that point may not have been clear), just that punches weren't thrown as often as you appeared to suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Isn't anyone looking forward to Fitz's Jets debut tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaniec Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Can't wait for Jeanie to get here and explain to me how this is a smart decision by Whaley. Unless of course, I'm right and Rex is really in control. This was totally Rex's decision. Our GM and Owner said they trust Rex. And, I'm very disappointed. Not sitting very well here in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Isn't anyone looking forward to Fitz's Jets debut tomorrow? kinda sorta ... more interested in Petty ... but hopes he redshirt this season as planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaniec Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Jeanie, please defend this. Please, please please defend this. No defense here JoeC36. I don't agree with this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Isn't anyone looking forward to Fitz's Jets debut tomorrow? #1 QB Hoping this is the end of Geno as a Jets starting QB, start grooming Petty and move on from that clown who isn't equipped to manage a Kinkos, let alone lead grown men in an NFL locker room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 This was totally Rex's decision. Our GM and Owner said they trust Rex. And, I'm very disappointed. Not sitting very well here in Buffalo. Much respect Jeanie. Glad you are a rational Bills fan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 LOL tough guy. your face would split like a melon guaranteed if IK cold clocked you like that watch it, he's from the hood of Hamden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaniec Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Much respect Jeanie. Glad you are a rational Bills fan!! Thank You JetsfaninNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thank You JetsfaninNE I feel bad, this is not going to end well for you jeaniec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaniec Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I feel bad, this is not going to end well for you jeaniec. Don't understand why we would claim someone who in all likelihood is going to be suspended. Would we spend that kind of money to get a team's rival playbook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I feel bad, this is not going to end well for you jeaniec. IK punching an obnoxious prick is somehow worse than half the guys in the NFL? Including our Pro Bowl DE who spends the off-season playing Speed Racer with a pistol, a blunt and a 12 year old in the car. If he can play nobody is going to care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shevys Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Rex just gave the Jets another "Up yours"! What was the first? His entire stint with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Raiderholic with the legal analysis. This thread has it all. Yeah but what's his 40 time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Had Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just reported...Rex gave him a $600 signing bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Geno should file criminal charges, just to stick it to that buffoon in Buffalo. Between league suspension and assault conviction IK will be done, as he should be. Now that the full story is out, I don't care what happens to Geno either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Makes no sense. Not IK's fault Geno squish like grape. In high school I saw this guy extremely lightly tap this guy with his fist in the locker after practice the guys entire face swelled up looked like a bean bag chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandWFan Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hate to say it, but Rex probably already knows, through first hand experience, what a prick Geno is. Mitigating circumstances in Rex's mind. Figures he doesn't have that type of a$$hole in his locker room, so all should be good. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTL Jet Fan Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You know what who gives a F**k. Let them have him. I know we had expectations for IK but I can give 2 sh**s what RexRyan and the Bills do from here on out. I will only care when we play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You know what who gives a F**k. Let them have him. I know we had expectations for IK but I can give 2 sh**s what RexRyan and the Bills do from here on out. I will only care when we play them. Only thing I care about is the Bills going 2-14 and gleefully watching the whole thing implode for Dreck Ryan. I can't tell you how much I want MetLife to boo him from start to finish when they visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I can see it now- Richie Incognito vs. IK . Ring side seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flushing Roots Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If it's between this guy and 5 others for one spot on the roster, Rex signs this guy just to break our b*lls... AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 ok. why don't you run you azz back to scout. where you belong. I got your tough guy. Yeah you mr. Blue eyes? Where is he? Tell him to stfu and go get me a coffee LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yeah you mr. Blue eyes? yea, don't forget it, chump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 watch it, he's from the hood of Hamden your a punk and don't even know it. that's your **** nut buddy who ran with that. you big, fat,sloppy, shaved vagina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 your a punk and don't even know it. that's your **** nut buddy who ran with that. you big, fat,sloppy, shaved vagina. Now I'm hungry, Way to go buddy, I just ate breakfast too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 yea, don't forget it, chump! Ahahahaha you're precious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ahahahaha you're precious count me out.have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 count me out.have fun Still playing with those Legos and hot wheels mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Rex Ryan Richie Incognito and IK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 IK punching an obnoxious prick is somehow worse than half the guys in the NFL? Including our Pro Bowl DE who spends the off-season playing Speed Racer with a pistol, a blunt and a 12 year old in the car. If he can play nobody is going to care. Geno isn't near the obnoxious prick you are. Does that mean someone will punch you out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 your a punk and don't even know it. that's your **** nut buddy who ran with that. you big, fat,sloppy, shaved vagina. Impressive. Illiterate, pointless and obsessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Geno isn't near the obnoxious prick you are. Does that mean someone will punch you out? I'm not a professional quarterback, but if I did what he did I'd expect to get hit. Does it bother you I was right about both Geno being a dick and you being generally wrong about stuff? Maybe it takes a dick to know one, but I gotta pass out. I got a full day of treating people like sh*t, getting punched in the face and texting Josina Anderson my side of the story. I hope to hear from you though, nobody here responds to me anymore and I thought you gave up on me also. I was starting to feel like Geno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Its Rex. Not the entire league. but I can sympathize. Football isn't the same. Sure, it's not everyone, there are a lot of good guys (more than bad guys) but it's not just Rex....Look at the owner of the Pats (an absolute disgrace to the league integrity) look at the way Tom Brady has handled his situation, the commissioner handling of Ray Rice, the countless domestic abuse cases...guys that can't stop smoking pot (even with millions of dollars on the line) From top to bottom the league is entirely out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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