Todd Bowles preaches accountability

Discussion in 'New York Jets' started by The 1985er, Apr 7, 2015.

  1. WarriorRB28

    WarriorRB28 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2003
    Messages:
    10,113
    Likes Received:
    2,382
    Andy Reid and Bruce Arians have shown us the way.

    The Jets would've made it to the Super Bowl in 2010 with Buttfumbles at QB if they hadn't shown up 'flat' in the first half of the AFC Championship game.

    Play solid TEAM football, get competent NFL QB play ya never know.
     
  2. Charlie Kelly

    Charlie Kelly Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2014
    Messages:
    2,943
    Likes Received:
    1,006
    That many "lotsa"s sounds more to me like sustained success and not just a couple of flash seasons but maybe I am misinterpreting your use of overused slang adjectives.
     
  3. johnnysd

    johnnysd Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2006
    Messages:
    1,387
    Likes Received:
    158

    All I know is if we had a different HC than the blowhard we would have been more successful.
     
    NCJetsfan likes this.
  4. Clark Gaines

    Clark Gaines Banned

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2005
    Messages:
    1,262
    Likes Received:
    189
    I'm not sure I can get with that. I don't think the Jets had SB talent, especially on offense.

    Rex took the team further than its talent really should have taken it. Rex is a great motivator, but motivation isn't a substitute for elite talent.
     
    irishwhip03 likes this.
  5. Footballgod214

    Footballgod214 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2005
    Messages:
    15,220
    Likes Received:
    6,086
    AND he got rid of those horrible unis! Man had balls.
     
  6. Footballgod214

    Footballgod214 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2005
    Messages:
    15,220
    Likes Received:
    6,086
    I hear ya, but the number of zeros on a pay stub doesn't change the DNA of young men away on their own for the first time. Only time, trial by fire, and years of experience can do that (it's call growing up). This is why a veteran presence in the locker room is so important. Can you imagine a locker room full of 20 yr old millionaires?
     
  7. Jetaho

    Jetaho Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2009
    Messages:
    5,134
    Likes Received:
    2,287
    It sounds like personal accountability is a big theme for Bowles, especially in light of Amaro's recent remarks. At this point, anything Bowles brings to the team is lip service, but I like that he appears to be telling the players that success depends upon them and that they have to be accountable for their play. He's going to have his own strengths and faults, and I'm sure we'll be praising and bitching about him soon enough.

    Regardless of what Rex says, his teams lacked accountability because Rex took the blame for everything. How many times did Rex lament turnovers, penalties, mental mistakes, poor clock management, misuse of timeouts, and sideline gaffs while promising "I take full responsibility for that and you can bet your ass we're gonna get that fixed." Problem is, IT NEVER GOT FIXED! I loved Rex's bravado and his players played hard for him, but fucking Willie Colon's false starts, blown assignments, and boneheaded sideline plays killed Rex's credibility, making the team look undisciplined and sloppy.
     
    HAYN likes this.
  8. Clark Gaines

    Clark Gaines Banned

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2005
    Messages:
    1,262
    Likes Received:
    189
    I LIKED those uniforms. At least they kinda described the team. What the Fuck does a football have to do with a Jet, unless it's laying on the ground with a player writhing next to it?
     
    FlaJet and NCJetsfan like this.
  9. CJLang

    CJLang Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2007
    Messages:
    5,496
    Likes Received:
    548
    I think it was the color green in those uni's that was so off-putting IMO. Maybe the new logo with the original (and present) green would've been better.
     
  10. Dierking

    Dierking Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2006
    Messages:
    16,670
    Likes Received:
    15,692
    The original version of those uni's is perfect. The next set with the black trim is what really sucks.
     
    NCJetsfan likes this.
  11. joykilla

    joykilla Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2006
    Messages:
    183
    Likes Received:
    15
    I just want a coach who knows how to well coach. I am not talking X's and O's more so know how to properly use timeouts, challenges, prepare for bye weeks etc. Clearly Rex struggled with all of these especially with out team coming out flat certain games. You could feel it and as a jets fan you could tell be a few drives the team didn't have that. Also would like to see growth out of our offensive players. I really can't name a guy who developed under Rex's regime on offense.
     
    Dreadmadseen likes this.
  12. johnnysd

    johnnysd Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2006
    Messages:
    1,387
    Likes Received:
    158
    I no longer believe that at all. At best Rex was neutral to the talent level, but I think actually detracted from it with his in game management and other weaknesses
     
  13. NCJetsfan

    NCJetsfan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2013
    Messages:
    36,684
    Likes Received:
    30,193
    Different strokes for different folks. I like the Kelly green better than Forest green. Kelly green is brighter more positive. Forest green is drab and boring imo.
     
    #133 NCJetsfan, Apr 24, 2015
    Last edited: Apr 27, 2015
    FlaJet and JetLifeLo like this.
  14. FlaJet

    FlaJet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2003
    Messages:
    2,014
    Likes Received:
    1,020
    I favor the kelly green uni with our present logo on it. But I would'nt give a flying F$cK it was any other color if it bought a SB victory. After the SB victory the uni types can be argued till the cows come home.
    [​IMG]
     
    jets_fan likes this.
  15. Dierking

    Dierking Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2006
    Messages:
    16,670
    Likes Received:
    15,692
    Something tells me you were wrong
     
  16. legler82

    legler82 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2006
    Messages:
    13,265
    Likes Received:
    7,166

    [​IMG]
     
  17. LAJet

    LAJet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2003
    Messages:
    9,234
    Likes Received:
    12,383
    Something tell me you are dead right.
     
  18. playtowinthegame

    playtowinthegame Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2016
    Messages:
    2,141
    Likes Received:
    1,951
    I love some of these thread bumps.
     

Share This Page