Comments on: Eric Mangini Releases Statement

By: Krista

Krista — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:54:59 +0000

Bent, I agree that Favre cares. I think that arguably, he might care too much, or care just as much or more than the next guy. I don’t think that his character should ever be questioned, or that fact that he is excited to win games. We all know this about him by now. He just loves to play. And of course he looked into the game. I think he always looks into the game! Favre’s speech was simply an attempt to relax the guys, and I think that everyone is looking too much into it. Swizzle 81, Favre cares, regardless of how many picks he throws, he cares!

By: Bent

Bent — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:56:10 +0000

OK, I didn’t actually hear it but I do consider that to be something Favre might do, although if you heard it that way, it’s likely most of the players did too, even if it was a joke.

He did look into the game after the Jets scored, which to be honest surprised me.

By: swizzle81

swizzle81 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:45:41 +0000

Bent, I thought it sounded more like a guy who didn’t care and could not motivate a team. It also sounded like he could have cared less if the Jets had won.

By: Bent

Bent — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:27:31 +0000

Anyone else agree with me that Favre’s laissez-faire motivational speech was a deliberate attempt to relax a bunch of fired up guys expecting “win one for the gipper” by being comical, rather than a guy who just didn’t care?

Kinda like when Montana looked up and said “hey look! It’s John Candy!” when the Niners drove for the winning TD against the Bengals in the 1989 Superbowl.

Maybe it backfired, although I don’t think it was a completely listless performance by any stretch. In fact, take away the errors Favre made and the Jets probably played hard enough to win at a canter.

By: ridinmywave

ridinmywave — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:14:56 +0000

And honestly…….I wouldnt mind plaxico for a cheap price, cheddar bob or not, you still have to consider he’s is quality reciever, reunion in ny for plax and cowher, lol.

By: ridinmywave

ridinmywave — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:08:11 +0000

I think krista and I have the same syndrome, sometimes I think I should be an author or write my own columns, lol. But I like your views and appreciate fans of your calibur, at least we can point out flaws and have our own baist views towards our favorite players. And I also like how you pointed out the fact I left “I love you guys” out of quoting favre’s speech, hahaha! I did it on purpose. I’m not gonna lie, I was just crazy disgusted when I saw it. But in closing, hopefully we land cowher and give ratliff a chance at the helm next year and maybe if were lucky gholston will channel his inner beast and catch raibees before each game next year. Go jets ;-)

By: ganggreen4ever

ganggreen4ever — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:11:06 +0000

dont let the door hit you on the way out

By: JustAGreenGuy

JustAGreenGuy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:18:11 +0000

I would have rather kept him than Favre though. Play calling only screws you so much.

By: JustAGreenGuy

JustAGreenGuy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:58:21 +0000

The team collapsed. More head sshould have rolled especially the over priced QB who didn’t help down the stretch. Mangini is young and I fully believe he will be a good coach, but when you lose something has to happen. I think peopel should consider the great job he did getting the veterans integrated into the system, which is something the Redskins never managed to do. He has built a good team. Mangini couldn’t handle the hype and pressure we were 4 -12 last year and everyone was pissed we werent a superbowl contender this year. A little unfair Lets hope Cowher can be the Gruden to Mangini’s Dungy (Dungy is clearly better just sayin.)

Mangini’s screw up was the same as Billicks they didn’t get a QB. If they had I firmly believe we are in the playoffs.

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:51:17 +0000

JustAGreenGuy,
Soooooo, do you think that Mangini should have been fired or not? Do you think he could have been successful in 10 years or so? Maybe it was the fact that he stood there with his hands on his hips, smacking his gum, never getting mad, or happy for that matter, or showing any emotion, that made me want to jump through the TV and strangle him. That’s just me. However, I do agree that we need a tall receiver. Maybe Plaxico will be available when the time comes, I’m sure he’s learned his lesson (I’m only somewhat joking…)