[The Green Titan]

Rex Ryan's reaction to Cromartie remarks

Antonio Cromartie
“We see that a lot. He does it a lot. That’s the kind of guy he is. We really don’t give a S..., to tell you the truth. An —-. That’s what I think about him. I don’t really give a about him, I don’t have to play against him. I play against the receivers.......if I beat the s— out of his receivers, he can’t throw the ball. F... him"

US Presswire
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Jets head coach Rex Ryan held a conference call with New England reporters this morning, and the first question was what his reaction was to cornerback Antonio Cromartie's remarks about Tom Brady.

Ryan said he was unfamiliar with them, and asked media members to fill him in.

"First off, in this country, you're allowed to have opinions, and all that kind of stuff," he responded when told of the remarks. "Obviously, as an organization, we respect Tom Brady, there is no question about it. But hey, is there dislike between us and Brady, and Brady against the Jets? Of course there is.

"Am I going to punish Cromartie for saying something, or whatever? No. I know one thing, we respect New England, but we don't fear them. A comment like that, it's just the fact they're the enemy as we look at them this week."

Ryan was then asked if he felt those remarks crossed the line from fun trash talk to something else.

"Realistically, I'm sure that's basically what it was, just a comment that he made," Ryan said. "Trust me, they're saying a lot worse about me and others here, maybe it just wasn't printed."

A reporter then asked Ryan if he felt players followed his lead and that he incites such remarks. Ryan laughed.

"Yeah, of course," he said. "Maybe they do follow my lead in the fact that in that we can say what's on our mind or whatever. I don't say 'Whatever we do, don't say this, or don't say that.' We're a transparent organization. We let our guys speak and don't try to tell them what to say or what not to say."

Ryan was then asked if there was a risk in making such remarks, because it could make the Jets look bad if they don't win.

"We're going to be watching somebody else play, so it really doesn't matter. You either win or you don't. In this league, if you don't win, it's over. Your season's over," he said. "To think that a comment here or there is going to incite them to play at a greater level or something like that, I don't believe that's true. ... It doesn't matter what would come out of New England's locker room or anybody else's locker room, because you can't be more motivated than we are, and you can't be more motivated than New England is."

[ibleedgreen1960]

This tells me that the guys are all in as far as leaving it all on the field come Sunday.Cro will be playing his butt off to back up the smack.

After Garcon beat him in Indy and a lashing from Rex,Cro played lights out both on D and kick returning.Whatever was said to him seemed to flip the right switch.I hope this rubs off on all the guys, as we know it's gonna take max effort to beat these crumbs.

[SBGMetsJets]

Ryan is right. What difference does it make. So Cromartie called Brady a name. Aside from its truthfulness, is Brady going to be thinking "I'll teach him a lesson." I hope it does, becuase that will throw him off his game. More likely, Brady, as all the other players on both teams are motivated by the same goal--winning the game and winning a Super Bowl.

[jetsmets]

I like the comments by Cromartie besides what they are because it tells me he and his teammates are really motivated to play their hearts out on Sunday.

[jetstream1066]

I think it's ridiculous....Cro got beat a cpl of times last time he faced Brady...he didnt look too good Vs Indy....he should quiet down just like the rest of the team and just play ball. If you win, then run your mouth. Until then...shut up

[johnjet]

Originally Posted by jetstream1066

I think it's ridiculous....Cro got beat a cpl of times last time he faced Brady...he didnt look too good Vs Indy....he should quiet down just like the rest of the team and just play ball. If you win, then run your mouth. Until then...shut up

He's putting the pressure on himself. Maybe it will motivate him to play better. We will see.

[CentralNJJetsFan]

Originally Posted by jetstream1066

I think it's ridiculous....Cro got beat a cpl of times last time he faced Brady...he didnt look too good Vs Indy....he should quiet down just like the rest of the team and just play ball. If you win, then run your mouth. Until then...shut up

Completely agree with you---150%. Every week it's something new and brash being said by Rex or one of the players. Cromartie's comments are the worst yet this season. I have been a Jets fan for a long time, but I am starting to wince when they start talking. Please, please just bring the Lombardi home for us all, and be quiet till then!