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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Then he should have opened his mouth after a game where he actually showed up to play.
Not a lot of running backs can do much with 10 carries, especially not one like Jones. The way the Dolphins were stuffing the run, I don't blame the Jesters for putting in the electric Washington. Things can happen anytime he touches the ball whereas Jones is a between the tackles type runner who takes a little longer to get going.
Another player said Favre was an awkward fit from almost the moment the Jets traded for him on Aug. 6 and released Chad Pennington. Favre reportedly spent considerable time during the season in a private office near the equipment room rather than in the locker room.
"There was a lot of resentment in the room about him," the anonymous teammate told Newsday. "He never socialized with us, never went to dinner with anyone."
Owner Woody Johnson has indicated he wants to see Favre back in 2009, but Jones' outburst is an indication that the quarterback has work to do on and off the field with his teammates if he plans to return next season.
On Monday, fourth-year safety Kerry Rhodes told the paper: "If he's dedicated and he wants to come back and do this, and do it the right way ... and be here when we're here in training camp and the minicamps and working out with us ... then I'm fine with it. But don't come back if it's going to be halfhearted or he doesn't want to put the time in with us."
And the issue may extend beyond the locker room as the Jets look for Mangini's replacement.
"I want (Favre) out of the building before I get there," one general manager told The Daily News in analyzing the thought process of prospective coaches. "He's finished. You can read Mangini's body language: 'We can't control him. He will not follow. He's undisciplined. Belligerent.'
"Why would any reasonable man even want him around if you are trying to get a fresh start?"
Jones was just on ESPN and says the quotes were taken out of context.. He was asked general questions about teammates not performing well, not specifically Brett.. The 'win as a team, lose as a team' comment also was not about Favre.. .. He says none of the questions specifically were about Favre other than the interceptions.. Is this spin? There are a lot of articles out there about the Jets not being happy with their quarterback and his interaction with the team..
Much as I can't stand Favre, the Jets (particularly the anonymous one) are looking like a bunch of whiny ****ies who don't have what it takes to get to the playoffs.