Report that Jets brass doesn't want Favre back (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

Headlines

Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back

Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.

Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm et

Source: Newark Star-Ledger

 

[TheDirtyWord]

Be careful what you wish for...

 

[Ozymandias]

What?

Does this mean the circus isn't coming to town?

 

[Phurfur]

Headlines Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm etSource: Newark Star-Ledger

TT in GB got beat up pretty bad when he made the same decision.

 

[Da Guru]

Headlines Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm etSource: Newark Star-Ledger

No suprise at all.

 

[Sweet Love]

Headlines Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm etSource: Newark Star-Ledger

TT in GB got beat up pretty bad when he made the same decision.

Very different situation since Brett was the face of the Packers for 15 years and he was considered a two-year rental at best in NY. Now if the Jets ran Curtis Martin out of town the same way the Packers did Brett (and i think it was the right move for the Pack to do so), there would have been hell to pay in the Swamp.

 

[Fragis Frodum]

Headlines

Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back

Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.

Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm et

Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Who can blame them? They traded a draft pick for some magic beans that were not so magical. The myth was much better than the real thing. Been that way for quite a while, actually.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Good to see the Favre haters out in full force tonight.

 

[fatness]

The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck.

 

[fatness]

Star-Ledger

Some in the organization feel Favre's torn right biceps injury is old and was simply aggravated this season. Mystery has surrounded the injury and the MRI of Favre's shoulder ever since he complained of pain during the final week of the season. "The Jets don't feel it's something that he did this year," said the person. "It's not a new injury."

while several Jets players have told The Star-Ledger the past few weeks that Favre was the main reason for their poor play down the stretch, running back Thomas Jones became the first to say so publicly.

The AFC's leading rusher with 1,312 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns (15 overall), Jones is one of the few players on the roster with the clout to speak out against Favre and he's undoubtedly echoing the feelings of many players in the locker room. Commenting this week on a local radio show about Favre's three interceptions in the season finale, Jones said, "I'm (ticked) off. I don't like it. I know everybody else on the team doesn't like it. "When somebody's not playing well, you need to come out of the game. You're jeopardizing the whole team's effort because you're having a bad day. To me, that's not fair to everybody else. I mean, you're not the only one on the team."

Another player, who requested anonymity, also had some harsh words on Favre.

"It's the quarterback throwing the ball all over the place," the player said when asked about the struggles of the offense down the stretch. "And he didn't suffer any repercussions. He kept doing it. People said (coach) Eric (Mangini) called him out in meetings. I didn't see it. Eric treated him like he was Brett Favre. A lot of guys didn't like it."

 

[hauser42]

Good to see the Favre haters out in full force tonight.

Not Favre hating it is looking at the facts and putting them together.

 

[Kiddnets]

I don't understand this at all - they "hope he retires"? How about cutting his $%#

I wonder if they agreed to some language in the deal with GB that they can't cut him for the duration of his contract so he wouldn't go to Minny. Doesnt make sense otherwise.

 

[ScottyFargo]

Headlines Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm etSource: Newark Star-Ledger

TT in GB got beat up pretty bad when he made the same decision.

Except TT decided to cut ties after Favre had led the team to the NFC Championship game and for the Jets Favre had performed much worse, but yeah, otherwise it's exactly the same situation.

 

[Jason Wood]

The more I think about this Favre situation the more I wonder what Jets fans and Jets brass were expecting from Brett in the first place. I mean, we've seen in his career that Favre is at his worst when he doesn't trust his teammates and feels compelled to force throws in order to carry the team. How would anyone think Favre wouldn't revert to that kind of play going to a new team weeks before the start of the season? How would a guy at the end of his career trust the play of an entirely new set of teammates?

To me, once you decided to bring him in, you ride him for the next year or two. If they were thinking this was a one year or bust deal from the start; they all should've had their heads examined.

 

[Mario Kart]

The more I think about this Favre situation the more I wonder what Jets fans and Jets brass were expecting from Brett in the first place. I mean, we've seen in his career that Favre is at his worst when he doesn't trust his teammates and feels compelled to force throws in order to carry the team. How would anyone think Favre wouldn't revert to that kind of play going to a new team weeks before the start of the season? How would a guy at the end of his career trust the play of an entirely new set of teammates? To me, once you decided to bring him in, you ride him for the next year or two. If they were thinking this was a one year or bust deal from the start; they all should've had their heads examined.

Exactly, the "Jets brass" is trying to deflect some of the blame here. Yes, Favre did not play well down the stretch. Who did on that team though? Were they coached well after the Tennessee game? Most people would say they were not. And, I believe Jets fans were not expecting the playoffs but if they would have gotten in they would have been happy. From what I can recall, the Jets' fans were expecting 8-8 or 9-7 with the possibility of 10-6 at best. Well, it may not have looked pretty getting there but the expectations were met in that respect. Also, the "Jets brass" have to make themselves look presentable to a new coach as well. Throwing the blame onto Mangini and his staff does not give welcome to any coaching candidates.

 

[sho nuff]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.

Hmmm....

 

[jasvic]

The more I think about this Favre situation the more I wonder what Jets fans and Jets brass were expecting from Brett in the first place. I mean, we've seen in his career that Favre is at his worst when he doesn't trust his teammates and feels compelled to force throws in order to carry the team. How would anyone think Favre wouldn't revert to that kind of play going to a new team weeks before the start of the season? How would a guy at the end of his career trust the play of an entirely new set of teammates? To me, once you decided to bring him in, you ride him for the next year or two. If they were thinking this was a one year or bust deal from the start; they all should've had their heads examined.

This reminds me of their Kotite hiring back in the day. Philly was laughing about it, NY thought we were crazy for letting him go...then they learned the hard way.

 

[Moe Green]

Good to see the Favre haters out in full force tonight.

They've been given a lot of ammunition over the past year.

 

[zDragon]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

What are you considering a circus? The fact that Favre wanted he shoulder x-rayed before making a decision. The fact that a player spoke out about how the season ended? The fact that who the new coach would be?Seems to me to be the normal work day for an NFL team.

 

[sho nuff]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

What are you considering a circus? The fact that Favre wanted he shoulder x-rayed before making a decision. The fact that a player spoke out about how the season ended? The fact that who the new coach would be?Seems to me to be the normal work day for an NFL team.

The fact that there were reports about Favre not liking how Mangini scolded him.The coach getting fired.Players saying that few thought Mangini should have been fired.Players now coming out against Favre.Speculation as to the coach having say in Favre's return.Mixed reports of Jet's brass and their thoughts on Favre.The circus is in full force in NY.

 

[Manster]

Headlines Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.Jets brass has said the total opposite publicly. "I think Woody and Mike are upset (with Favre's late-season play)...especially Woody," a source told the Newark Star-Ledger. "They're not going to say publicly they don't want Favre back, but privately I'm not so sure." The Jets want Favre to make a decision before they sign their new coach to a contract. Best of luck. Jan. 1 - 8:25 pm etSource: Newark Star-Ledger

here we go again. maybe he'll be a lion next year. RETIRE ALREADY!! AND PLEASE, DONT COME BACK!

 

[Serenity Now]

Good to see the Favre haters out in full force tonight.

They've been given a lot of ammunition over the past ten years.

Fixed.

 

[Mr Capicollo]

I for one am shocked that Ted Thompson's used Fiat is laid up in the shop again.

 

[scott72]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

It's New York, there's always a circus. I'm sure this is what scared Cowher away. Good luck getting any decent coaching candidates to step into that bees nest.

 

[Reaper]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

I don't think it's a circus.Basically the Jets FO can't say a lot since there's money on the line. Neither side is really doing anything yet - But, the media wants to blow it up and then fans hear sound bites and go all whacky...From where I sit, the offseason has barely started - Favre wil have a deadline and the Jets will make a decision well before the draft combine stuff.. If the Jets hire a coach that wants to work with Favre he has a chance - If the Jets hire a coach who doesn't want Favre, they wait till the deadline and then eat any money if they have to at that point.If that's a Circus, then so be it.Exactly what I said and expected though.

 

[zDragon]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

What are you considering a circus? The fact that Favre wanted he shoulder x-rayed before making a decision. The fact that a player spoke out about how the season ended? The fact that who the new coach would be?Seems to me to be the normal work day for an NFL team.

The fact that there were reports about Favre not liking how Mangini scolded him.The coach getting fired.Players saying that few thought Mangini should have been fired.Players now coming out against Favre.Speculation as to the coach having say in Favre's return.Mixed reports of Jet's brass and their thoughts on Favre.The circus is in full force in NY.

I don't recall Favre say this at all. A link or Proof would be nice. NY cannot control the press.Like in Denver, Detroit, etc. Like happens every year for differnt teams?Like in Denver like happens after a lot of firings?I've seen one player come out so far. The rest is speculation until they come out?So reporters speculating is controllabe by the NY team. Don't think snce again reporters trying to stir the Pot and cause the same kinda circus that happened in Packer land.The TEAM has handled the situation with out any issues what so ever. That's the difference. You will always see reports on Favre because of who he is.

 

[zDragon]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

I don't think it's a circus.Basically the Jets FO can't say a lot since there's money on the line. Neither side is really doing anything yet - But, the media wants to blow it up and then fans hear sound bites and go all whacky...From where I sit, the offseason has barely started - Favre wil have a deadline and the Jets will make a decision well before the draft combine stuff.. If the Jets hire a coach that wants to work with Favre he has a chance - If the Jets hire a coach who doesn't want Favre, they wait till the deadline and then eat any money if they have to at that point.If that's a Circus, then so be it.Exactly what I said and expected though.

 

[houndirish]

I know this isn't what's currently being debated but I don't see how the Jets can move forward with Favre. You've got teammates expressing they don't like the guy and that he's a recluse. You've got the medical issue that seems like it will be as much of a mystery as Brett's annual duel with retirement. The only upside here is that keeping Brett maybe sells a few more seats, but if ownership goes that route they risk losing the support of all the players in the locker room that don't appear to be aligned with Brett, and I'm beginning to believe that isn't a small number.

Wouldn't it be something if the Jets parted ways with Favre (through retirement or "other") but added McNabb?

 

[Mr Capicollo]

As long as we're discussing this, does anyone else wonder whether Favre's shoulder problems had anything to do with him not picking up a football between January and July of last year, and then suddenly trying to get into shape?

 

[Phurfur]

I find it interesting how the Favre supports note how Favre improved the Jets record and was not a disappointment but the coach gets fired for doing the same thing and everyone thinks it it justified.

It just seems like you can't have it both ways.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

I'm really shocked. Favre showed his true colors on his way out of Green Bay. I can't believe anyone is surprised the guy wasn't a good teammate in New York. It's been about him for quite some time.

 

[Delusions Of Adequacy]

Jets mistakenly bought the hype and let a qb who is much better than favre go to get the 'legend'. They are paying the price for their mistake.

And yes, Pennington is a much better quarterback than favre at this point in time. Chad threw 7 interceptions all season. Exchange QB, and the jets are in the playoffs, 'fins are not, and Mangini still has a job.

And check the numbers before you start throwing the 'favre hater' tag around.

 

[Kiddnets]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.Hmmm....

I don't think it's a circus.Basically the Jets FO can't say a lot since there's money on the line. Neither side is really doing anything yet - But, the media wants to blow it up and then fans hear sound bites and go all whacky...From where I sit, the offseason has barely started - Favre wil have a deadline and the Jets will make a decision well before the draft combine stuff.. If the Jets hire a coach that wants to work with Favre he has a chance - If the Jets hire a coach who doesn't want Favre, they wait till the deadline and then eat any money if they have to at that point.If that's a Circus, then so be it.Exactly what I said and expected though.

Hey Reaper - What money do you think is on the line? From what has been reported he has one ear left at about $13M - all salary no bonus so if he retires or is cut he doesnt get a dime - so why the drama - cut him and move on....unless there is some deal with GB that they couldn' cut him during the contract as I mentioned above.

 

[zDragon]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.

Hmmm....

What are you considering a circus? The fact that Favre wanted he shoulder x-rayed before making a decision. The fact that a player spoke out about how the season ended? The fact that who the new coach would be?Seems to me to be the normal work day for an NFL team.

The fact that there were reports about Favre not liking how Mangini scolded him.The coach getting fired.

Players saying that few thought Mangini should have been fired.

Players now coming out against Favre.

Speculation as to the coach having say in Favre's return.

Mixed reports of Jet's brass and their thoughts on Favre.

The circus is in full force in NY.

According to another thread we can take this one out. It was just the media stirring the pot.

 

[GreenNGold]

Favre is still an above-average QB. If given the chance and a full off-season to work out with the team, he will back and better than ever. He might not be top 5 anymore but he is still top 15 worthy.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.

Hmmm....

What are you considering a circus? The fact that Favre wanted he shoulder x-rayed before making a decision. The fact that a player spoke out about how the season ended? The fact that who the new coach would be?Seems to me to be the normal work day for an NFL team.

The fact that there were reports about Favre not liking how Mangini scolded him.The coach getting fired.

Players saying that few thought Mangini should have been fired.

Players now coming out against Favre.

Speculation as to the coach having say in Favre's return.

Mixed reports of Jet's brass and their thoughts on Favre.

The circus is in full force in NY.

According to another thread we can take this one out. It was just the media stirring the pot.

I don't think we can. Regardless of what Thomas Jones says today now that he is fully aware of the magnitude of his comments, it's pretty obvious he was refering to Favre. Afterall, what other player was throwing those INT's Jones spoke of. Also, we have Kerry Rhodes making less than flattering comments about Favre, as well as Laverneous Coles ealier in the season. I'm not sure I've heard quite so many players openly question the contributions of a teammate in this manner before. Especially of a player held in such esteemed regard.

 

[zDragon]

Wait...I was told the Jets were better prepared to handle the situation and there would be no circus in NY.

Hmmm....

What are you considering a circus? The fact that Favre wanted he shoulder x-rayed before making a decision. The fact that a player spoke out about how the season ended? The fact that who the new coach would be?Seems to me to be the normal work day for an NFL team.

The fact that there were reports about Favre not liking how Mangini scolded him.The coach getting fired.

Players saying that few thought Mangini should have been fired.

Players now coming out against Favre.

Speculation as to the coach having say in Favre's return.

Mixed reports of Jet's brass and their thoughts on Favre.

The circus is in full force in NY.

According to another thread we can take this one out. It was just the media stirring the pot.

I don't think we can. Regardless of what Thomas Jones says today now that he is fully aware of the magnitude of his comments, it's pretty obvious he was refering to Favre. Afterall, what other player was throwing those INT's Jones spoke of. Also, we have Kerry Rhodes making less than flattering comments about Favre, as well as Laverneous Coles ealier in the season. I'm not sure I've heard quite so many players openly question the contributions of a teammate in this manner before. Especially of a player held in such esteemed regard.

It's always easy to throw out what doesn't support your reasoning. I thought he was the big stud standing up to the legend. If that's the case he already realized the magnitude of what he was saying. In fact it would be kinda silly to think he didn't the first time.

 

[bcr8f]

Headlines Report: Jets brass doesn't want Favre back Jets owner Woody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have reportedly "indicated privately" that they'd be OK with Brett Favre retiring in 2009.

What the hell does this mean? They told their massage therapist ?What a pack of weasels. Thomas Jones included.Hey Thomas ever think they kept throwing on 3rd and 1 because of you?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

It's always easy to throw out what doesn't support your reasoning.

I thought he was the big stud standing up to the legend. If that's the case he already realized the magnitude of what he was saying. In fact it would be kinda silly to think he didn't the first time.

I'm not sure I'm dealing with a rational human being here, but if you wanna go on believing that Jones wasn't directly being critical of Favre, well then good luck with that. Jones is not claiming that he was refering to teammates in general. And how could he unless he thinks we'll all make the leap that a LB could have been the one throwing those picks Jones harped about.And this sure doesn't sound like Jones claimimg he was refering to someone else, it sounds more like damage control. You know the kind of backpedaling you see when words like "rat" and "throwing teammates under the bus" start popping up...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3806019

There no denial in there, just an attempt to soften the blow. He's just clarifying that he didn't intend for the interview to be a Favre bashfest. His claim is that he was merely answering the questions being asked of him by the "gotcha media" and it turned into one.

 

[Rovers]

It's always easy to throw out what doesn't support your reasoning.

I thought he was the big stud standing up to the legend. If that's the case he already realized the magnitude of what he was saying. In fact it would be kinda silly to think he didn't the first time.

I'm not sure I'm dealing with a rational human being here, but if you wanna go on believing that Jones wasn't directly being critical of Favre, well then good luck with that. Jones is not claiming that he was refering to teammates in general. And how could he unless he thinks we'll all make the leap that a LB could have been the one throwing those picks Jones harped about.And this sure doesn't sound like Jones claimimg he was refering to someone else, it sounds more like damage control. You know the kind of backpedaling you see when words like "rat" and "throwing teammates under the bus" start popping up...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3806019

There no denial in there, just an attempt to soften the blow. He's just clarifying that he didn't intend for the interview to be a Favre bashfest. His claim is that he was just answering the questions being asked of him and it turned into one.

Jones was voted the team's MVP by the players. That by definition makes him the team leader. Now, if most of the team thinks they are better off wothout Favre, is Jones out of line for taking the leadership role, and representing his team mates opinions? Jones is not alone in his critisism, and there have been a LOT of "unamed" players talking to the press about Favre and how they don't want him back. Is he a rat, or is he excersizing leadership by doing what he can to influence Favre's departure? Glass half full, or half empty? Pick a side.... and there is no right answer, because it's all subjective opinion.

 

[Jeremy]

The more I think about this Favre situation the more I wonder what Jets fans and Jets brass were expecting from Brett in the first place.

Good question. Here are Favre's numbers the last 5 games in each of the last 4 seasons:2005: 1 touchdown, 10 interceptions, 54.40 passer rating2006: 4 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 61.22 passer rating2007: 6 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 73.33 passer rating2008: 2 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 54.90 passer ratingSo that's 13 touchdowns, 34 interceptions, and a 59.92 passer rating in those 20 games. And we're all aware of his playoff performances the last decade. So apparently they were content to just sell some seats and maybe if they're lucky make the playoffs. He clearly wears down as the season goes on, so winning the Superbowl was a pipe dream assuming they did their research. It's also a pretty clear indication of why the Packers didn't want to delay the developement of Aaron Rodgers any longer.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Jones was voted the team's MVP by the players. That by definition makes him the team leader. Now, if most of the team thinks they are better off wothout Favre, is Jones out of line for taking the leadership role, and representing his team mates opinions? Jones is not alone in his critisism, and there have been a LOT of "unamed" players talking to the press about Favre and how they don't want him back. Is he a rat, or is he excersizing leadership by doing what he can to influence Favre's departure? Glass half full, or half empty? Pick a side.... and there is no right answer, because it's all subjective opinion.

I don't have any problem with Jones' comments. I'm trying to put a stop to the notion that today's clarification by Jones in some way means Jones wasn't bashing Favre.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

The more I think about this Favre situation the more I wonder what Jets fans and Jets brass were expecting from Brett in the first place.

Good question. Here are Favre's numbers the last 5 games in each of the last 4 seasons:2005: 1 touchdown, 10 interceptions, 54.40 passer rating2006: 4 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 61.22 passer rating2007: 6 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 73.33 passer rating2008: 2 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 54.90 passer ratingSo that's 13 touchdowns, 34 interceptions, and a 59.92 passer rating in those 20 games. And we're all aware of his playoff performances the last decade. So apparently they were content to just sell some seats and maybe if they're lucky make the playoffs. He clearly wears down as the season goes on, so winning the Superbowl was a pipe dream assuming they did their research. It's also a pretty clear indication of why the Packers didn't want to delay the developement of Aaron Rodgers any longer.

As noted in one of the other Favre threads, he was also responsible for a substantial increase in jersey sales in New York and elsewhere, so he's got that going for him.

 

[massraider]

It's always easy to throw out what doesn't support your reasoning.

I thought he was the big stud standing up to the legend. If that's the case he already realized the magnitude of what he was saying. In fact it would be kinda silly to think he didn't the first time.

I'm not sure I'm dealing with a rational human being here, but if you wanna go on believing that Jones wasn't directly being critical of Favre, well then good luck with that. Jones is not claiming that he was refering to teammates in general. And how could he unless he thinks we'll all make the leap that a LB could have been the one throwing those picks Jones harped about.And this sure doesn't sound like Jones claimimg he was refering to someone else, it sounds more like damage control. You know the kind of backpedaling you see when words like "rat" and "throwing teammates under the bus" start popping up...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3806019

There no denial in there, just an attempt to soften the blow. He's just clarifying that he didn't intend for the interview to be a Favre bashfest. His claim is that he was merely answering the questions being asked of him by the "gotcha media" and it turned into one.

Then I don't think you heard the interview. The most damaging lines there were in reference to "any player", he was speaking in general terms.

ESPN got the first story wrong, as well as the clarification. He most definitley denied the ESPN story. The ESPN anchor tried to get him to throw Favre under the bus, and he refused.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Then I don't think you heard the interview. The most damaging lines there were in reference to "any player", he was speaking in general terms.ESPN got the first story wrong, as well as the clarification. He most definitley denied the ESPN story. The ESPN anchor tried to get him to throw Favre under the bus, and he refused.

Yeah because he could have been refering to anyone when explicitly noting those interceptions. Gimme a break people.

 

[Stinger Ray]

Then I don't think you heard the interview.

The most damaging lines there were in reference to "any player", he was speaking in general terms.

ESPN got the first story wrong, as well as the clarification. He most definitley denied the ESPN story. The ESPN anchor tried to get him to throw Favre under the bus, and he refused.

Yeah because he could have been refering to anyone when explicitly noting those interceptions. Gimme a break people.

Jones said the team as a whole was ultimately responsible for Sunday's loss."There's not one person on that team when we win a game. Everybody on that team contributed. The trainers, the practice squad guys, everybody on that team contributed. When we lose a game, everybody's included. Everybody could always do something better"

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3806019

 

[massraider]

Then I don't think you heard the interview. The most damaging lines there were in reference to "any player", he was speaking in general terms.ESPN got the first story wrong, as well as the clarification. He most definitley denied the ESPN story. The ESPN anchor tried to get him to throw Favre under the bus, and he refused.

Yeah because he could have been refering to anyone when explicitly noting those interceptions. Gimme a break people.

That wasn't the line that got him in trouble.The line that was repeated ad nauseum was the bit about if a player is playing poorly, he should get himself out of there. That was what he clarified on ESPN, which they then ignored. He also mentioned that the INTs hurt, just like his fumbles in the last have hurt the team.Should really think bout getting both sides of the story.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I don't need him to come right out and specifically say "Brett Favre should have been benched" to realize that's exactly who he was refering to. This clarification is really an insult to people's intelligence. But then again since some people are actually buying it, maybe it really is a true indicator of people's intelligence.

 

[massraider]

I don't need him to come right out and specifically say "Brett Favre should have been benched" to realize that's exactly who he was refering to. This clarification is really an insult to people's intelligence. But then again since some people are actually buying it, maybe it really is a true indicator of people's intelligence.

You didn't hear the interview, or Jones' comments afterwards. But you know what he was referring to. This is why ESPN can take any comment out of context, and make it into a sensational story, because they know there are people like you, that believe anything on the scroll along the bottom of their TV. Sad.

 

[Stinger Ray]

I don't need him to come right out and specifically say "Brett Favre should have been benched" to realize that's exactly who he was refering to. This clarification is really an insult to people's intelligence. But then again since some people are actually buying it, maybe it really is a true indicator of people's intelligence.

You didn't hear the interview, or Jones' comments afterwards. But you know what he was referring to. This is why ESPN can take any comment out of context, and make it into a sensational story, because they know there are people like you, that believe anything on the scroll along the bottom of their TV. Sad.

Because the Favre bashers will take anything they can to try and rip on him.