JETS Backup QB says Jets had too many 'extremely selfish' players

[thenepatsrule]

I doubt this kid will be back with the Jets next season.......maybe he did this on purpose to get out of that sewer

"I think that's maybe the nature of the NFL. But there were people within our locker room that didn't care whether we won or lost as long as they had good games individually. And that's the disappointing thing.
"And it's going to take a lot to come together next year. I think the fact that we struggled at times this year really led to a really just corrupt mindset within the locker room."

Jets quarterback Greg McElroy says team had selfish players, corrupt mindset in locker room

 

[MSU]

Winning and losing become less important when you have to feed 12 kids.

 

[condon84]

I'm loving this!!!!!!!

Visiting Jets Insider has been a guilty pleasure this past few weeks!!!

 

[Gwedd]

The money quote:

"The disappointing thing is, the fact is, it doesn't matter how much talent you have, if you don't come together as a group, and just figure things out and kind of withstand the difficulties of the season, you're never going to amount to anything. ...

Read more: Jets quarterback Greg McElroy says team had selfish players, corrupt mindset in locker room

That kid gets it.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

Wow! Pretty good stuff.

Do you think that is unnecessarily airing dirty laundry or is it legit to bring that gripe to the media if you feel your coach isn't fixing the problem?

Either way, I bask in the Jets' demise.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Pretty gutsy thing to say (I mentioned it in the main Jets suck thread.) Maybe he thought it wouldn't go beyond the little local station. WOnder if they'll make him captain next year?

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

I think the Pats would have drafted McIlroy if they needed a backup. Great intangibles... the kid is a winner.

 

[jah]

Can we have McElroy instead please?

 

[Spiral]

He throws pretty well--for a coach. Nice kid, no chance.

 

[patchick]

]I think the Pats would have drafted McIlroy if they needed a backup. [/B] Great intangibles... the kid is a winner.

He was a popular prediction over in the draft forum. But...psst...they DID draft a backup, remember? (Only on the Pats could a lightning rod like Ryan Mallett become such a non-story overnight!)

 

[Calciumee]

Great quote, could he be first Jets player that I almost like?

 

[TN Patriot]

He's a smart kid, I puked when the Jest drafted him. Anyone but them.

 

[Dr Pain]

Poor Rex has tried so hard. See him reach out to a Jets fan here

 

[IcyPatriot]

Coaches are paid in part to put the 'T' in team ... more so than ever in this stats driven world of pro sports. Even our own Bill Belichick has struggled at times to achieve the 'T'.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Sanchez is happy about this quote. Getting McElroy cut removes a threat to this declining QB.

 

[kcusstap]

I am glad that Greg said what he did. Somebody had to get this out. This is really embarrassing for the Jets. I am getting sick of this team for the first time ever. This is worse than the 1-15 season.
Jets = :bricks:

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

this is the best Bi week EVAH!
I may actually go bi if this keeps up!

 

[Rusty Coupe]

This exchange about McElroy on JI takes the cake:

Originally Posted by Dreamers
Isn't he the only guy on this team that grew up in a rich family? I can see where he wouldn't feel at home with guys that grew up in po dunk towns and violent city streets. I am pretty certain the JETS locker room doesn't have a lot of country club talk.

your kidding right he went to Ala freaking bama not harvard and your telling me he is not used to guys who grew up poor or in rough cities?

Dreamers: Bama runs a pretty white program. You will not find a locker room full of what we have

Moderator: please tell me you are using the word white for something other than what most will think you are

Of course he is, JW. He was referring to the starched quality of the robes and hoods.

 

[Maker's Muppet]

this is the best Bi week EVAH!
I may actually go bi if this keeps up!

If you do go bi, don't put up an ad on alt.x. Because you may get a call from Rex Ryan, which would be pretty ironic.

 

[PATSNUTme]

Just when I thought Christmas was over,the gifts keep on coming. :rocker: