AFJF Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/10/brandon_marshall_jets_had_a_championship_week_of_p.html NEW YORK — Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall on Friday evening doubled down on his midweek assertion that his team is ready to move past a 1-3 start. "I said this on Wednesday, that we had our best practice that we've had since I've been here in two years," Marshall said. "But we truly had the best week since I've been here. I mean, an awesome week. We had a championship week. Usually, when you approach practice that way, it happens for you on Sunday." The Jets visit the 3-1 Steelers on Sunday. After quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw nine interceptions in the past two games combined, some fans are calling for the Jets to start Geno Smith. "I haven't seen that yet," said Marshall, who tries to avoid spending too much time on social media. "Is that what's happened?" Yes, in some circles. So how are the Jets digesting this criticism of their quarterback? "Well, it depends on what locker room you're in," Marshall said. "If you're in a locker room that's broken, that doesn't have any leaders, then there's going to be a lot of chatter. But when you're in a strong locker room and you have a great environment, guys just put their heads down and work. "We're all to blame. We should all be benched, right? So we'll turn it around this weekend, and we'll get back on track. There are going to be ups and downs. You can't worry about the outside noise." Marshall spoke Friday in Manhattan at a fundraiser for his Project 375 foundation, which raises awareness for mental health issues. The Jets on Sunday will be without two starters: wide receiver Eric Decker (shoulder) and right guard Brian Winters (concussion). They probably won't have cornerback Darrelle Revis (hamstring). Few people expect the Jets to win. "At this point in the season, everyone is nicked up," Marshall said. "We'll be all right. We'll be fine. Plus, one of the great things about this team is our depth at every position. So we're confident that we can still get it done. No excuses." Marshall understands fans are down on this Jets team right now. "They should be," he said. "We should be. But the guys who go to the next level, the teams that are battle-tested are the teams that have these rough patches. And they're able to break through mentally. It's not a physical thing with us. So for us, it's one of those things where we just have to continue to have practices and weeks like this. "And the special thing about this team is, most teams will fold it up. They'll fold the tent and call it the season. But it's the good teams and the good players that have that perseverance and that strength to continue to move forward. We did that, and it was a great week." Marshall's Project 375 foundation has launched a Project Prevent initiative aimed at raising awareness for mental health issues with students. Marshall on Friday emphasized the importance of "mental health first aid training" for adults. "That's so important because our parents, our teachers, and our staff have to be able to identify it," he said. "A lot of us don't know what it is. When we see someone having a breakdown or we see someone who may be depressed, but we don't know what that is, we tend to either bash them or turn our head. "Our goal this year is to be able to reach 45,000 students here in New York alone. And that's just athletes that we're starting with. "A lot of times, we talk about legacy in football. Like, what do you want your legacy to be? What do you want people to say when you're not in the locker room anymore? For me, when I walk away from this game, I want to change our perspective and our approach when it comes to mental health and mental fitness." Darryl Slater may be reached at dslater@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @DarrylSlater. Find NJ.com Jets on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Steelers 37 Jets 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Whoa. I hope their "October 3-8 2016 Week of Football Practice Championship" trophy doesn't overshadow their Snoopy Bowl trophy. I really like that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Claw Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Whew. I was really worried we were gonna lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Did they win the Snoopy Practice Bowl Trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 1 minute ago, dbatesman said: Steelers 37 Jets 13 I'm not into predicting blowout losses where we're on the receiving end of a thumping. That said, if we get clobbered like this, after the "best week of practice" since Bowles was hired, then more seriously than on a message board, the team needs to evaluate the (as Parcells used to refer to them) the guy who bought the groceries, and the guy who's cooking the groceries. You can't bring in or bring back the guys you targeted and wanted, and then go on to receive a thumping like that. Not against a team that 2 weeks earlier got picked apart by a (supposedly raw) rookie QB and an undrafted rookie RB, and decidedly worse talent at receiver. To say nothing of their defense, with a secondary filled with late drafted and undrafted players & cheap veterans. I think their whole secondary combined costs $10M this season. Ours (after pushing millions more of Skrine's scheduled cap hit to the future) is closer to $30M. Basically, despite all the disappointment-driven posts I've made, I hope these two team leaders aren't as bad & in over their heads as I fear. A huge beating that follows a best-eva week of practice, that includes the best-eva single practice, would suggest just that. Then again, this is just Brandon Marshall talking, he of the "I came here because of Geno Smith" and "Ryan Fitzpatrick is an elite QB" comments. So there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 To quote the great Allen Iverson "We're talking about practice man, practice." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 8 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Did they win the Snoopy Practice Bowl Trophy. No they left it all on the field problem was it was the practice field.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 With all due respect to Marshall, but what does he know about championship style practices? Just how many championships has he won? Just go there and shock the football world by showing and playing a good game....keep your mouth shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Practice like Tarzan..... play like Jane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 It's time for Marshall to prove it on the field. He's dropped key passes too and if the Jets are going to win he has to make these plays. We need our playmakers to have good to great games incl. Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Great week of practice. Other team's O line is really hurting. We're doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 so they fixed that thing where 3 defenders cover the same patch of grass ? cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 1 hour ago, dbatesman said: Steelers 37 Jets 13 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Just now, Larz said: so they fixed that thing where 3 defenders cover the same patch of grass ? cool Yep. They've got 4 guys there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 they'll have an even better practice week next week after they get blown out by pittsburgh. i can't wait for that practice week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 "Good week of practice" is the kiss of death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Its only a matter of time before the locker room implodes I find i hard to believe the entire team supports Fitzpatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Ok since he put it like that, I'm now grading out ass whooping into a 49 Burger, from a 50 Burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I mean can anyone really get excited about watching tommorows game knowing Fitztragic is still the starting QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 2 hours ago, dbatesman said: Steelers 37 Jets 13 The real kick in the balls will be when the score at halftime is: Steelers 10 Jets 13 because that's how I see this going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Goodman Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Actions and results matter. Words, not so much. That said, Marshall is being a team guy here and I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I love Marshall, he is a player and he has the right attitude IMO..... But I've always said talk is cheap, you can talk all you want, it's what you do on the field, in the moment of challenge that counts. But to those blaming Marshall I say stop..... Marshall has produced while he has been here and for some now to act like he is the problem is INSANE!!! Do you honestly believe if Brady was under center that Marshall wouldn't be twice as effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 He's trying to be a good teammate and trying to hold the lockerroom together. So if they then lose it's somehow worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no psls Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 4 hours ago, AFJF said: "I said this on Wednesday, that we had our best practice that we've had since I've been here in two years," Marshall said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 They should just broadcast the practice. I'd like to see The Jets look like champions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 4 hours ago, dbatesman said: Steelers 37 Jets 13 Did you not hear Marshall say their best practice? Steelers 36 Jets 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 When the Jets beat a decent team, wake me up. I'm apple picking today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Well that's comforting. When a guy with as much championship experience as Brandon Marshall talks about championship caliber practice, you know they were legit. Did he punt any footballs? Throw any helmets? Punch any corners? I sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 16 hours ago, Lupz27 said: I mean can anyone really get excited about watching tommorows game knowing Fitztragic is still the starting QB? Yes the Steelers defense can.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20andOut Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 This gives me Rex flashbacks! Every time Rex talked about a great week at practice we got crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embrace the Suck Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 If I had a dollar for every time a Jets player or coach talked up a week of practice and then lost that week's game..... Well, it wouldn't be much but only because there's only 16 weeks in a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Rex football is back. Soundbytes all week. sh*tshows on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 3 hours ago, Long Island Leprechaun said: When the Jets beat a decent team, wake me up. I'm apple picking today. I went yesterday, it's really pretty idyllic pulling an apple from the tree, then carving off slices for my daughter using the old knife my Dad got me as a boy. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Fitzpatrick is throwing for 400 yards today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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