Comments on: Kerry Rhodes on Kerry Rhodes

By: the NYC Parking Expert

the NYC Parking Expert — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:57:11 +0000

C’mon, Bent, show a little love. I’m sure the Browns can tweet all they want:

“We have a plan and we are following it”

“One of our Browns Core Values is preparing every day for the season ahead”

“Boy, that was one great bus ride, wasn’t it?”

By: Bent

Bent — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:47:24 +0000

I’m with you on that one. Although it’s mostly harmless fun, I wouldn’t be surprised if teams did start monitoring this medium more closely. Kerry’s previous comment where he said the Jets would have the best defense already received a lot of publicity, although that was probably okay because it fits in with Rex Ryan’s own bravado (unless he is like that to distract attention from what his players say?)

At the end of the day, what happens on the field is all that matters.

I wonder if Browns players are allowed to tweet. I doubt it.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:23:21 +0000

he’s a savvy guy and should know that blaming the ex-coach for not getting to hawaii doesn’t have intended effect.
on a related note: if i were pr guys for the league and the team, i’d be sweating bullets over twitter. i see what these guys write, and as a fan i’m entertained, but their musings are sure going to be a boon to the tabloids, talk radio, sportscenter, total access, and so on.
what kerry said today isn’t what i’m most concerned about. just take a look at clowney’s tweets. let’s just say it’s not in keeping with the nfl’s desired image.

By: Bent

Bent — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:15:28 +0000

I’m sure if the media got hold of this comment, they could turn it into something slightly controversial, but I would suggest that all he’s saying really is that he played a role for the good of the team, dropping into coverage but not being in a position to make as many impact plays as a result, which would have affected his chances of making the pro bowl.

Clearly, he is bristling at the fact he hasn’t gone to one (and rightly so), especially when he sees a comment suggesting that this means he isn’t an elite player! So, it wasn’t so much an indictment of Mangini as just one of the reasons he was listing for him not making the pro bowl being down to the fact he played on a sum-of-its-parts defense rather than one which will look to (hopefully) maximize the playmaking abilities of some of its most talented guys.

As a Jets fan, it is good to see him clearly determined to prove himself once again and I’m sure he realizes that virtually all of the fanbase is right behind him.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:54:00 +0000

still seems to slam mangini, right?

he’d know better than i, but we don’t need the distraction, he should avoid speculating on motives, and mangini didn’t seem to mind showcasing rhodes at times.
that said, he’s our guy now and mangini isn’t anymore.

By: Bent

Bent — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:48:40 +0000

Jonathan, I think it continues into the comment above it – ie:

“and in that case i…”

“…guess namdi (sic) from Oakland isn’t elite…”

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:36:52 +0000

“but we had a coach that didnt want any player to shine above the team or garner that kind of attention. and in that case i …”
Brian, do you have the rest?

By: JustAGreenGuy

JustAGreenGuy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:49:16 +0000

What comment are you refering to?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:44:01 +0000

that was quite an accusation hurled at mangini regarding one player getting attention over others.

sutton still works for the jets and presumably had some say-so over the scheme. he was DC, after all.
wonder if that comment will make for some awkward cafeteria moments in a couple weeks.