Rex, Jets Call for All to ‘Green It’ for Saturday’s Game
Posted by on December 21, 2011 – 4:32 pmUpdated 4:40 p.m. ET
The Jets need us to go green in a big way once again.
Head coach Rex Ryan said he wasn’t challenging Jets fans but rather asking them politely to “Green It” when they select their gamewear for Saturday afternoon’s Jets-Giants collision at MetLife Stadium.
“I remember when we played Cincinnati in a similar situation where we had to win to get into the playoffs,” Ryan said at his daily news conference of the “Win And We’re In” 2009 regular-season finale. “Feeling the presence of our fans, I never thought anybody could beat us that day. I really felt that way and our team went out and played that way.
“And I think if we get that kind of energy out of our fans, it’s going to go a long way to helping us achieve what we want to do and that’s have a huge win on Saturday and keep our playoff hopes alive.”
That night of the 37-0 domination of the equally playoff-bound Bengals was a site and sound to behold, one of the most memorable home games in Jets fandom history.
There have been a few others before and after, of course. First-year NFL linebacker Garrett McIntyre remembered this year’s opening night game, the Sept. 11 anniversary game against the Cowboys.
“I go back to that game,” McIntyre said. “It was the first game of the season so everybody was hyped up for that and the fact it was 9/11. But for us to battle back and the fans were loud and passionate at the end, that was probably the best … but it was my first NFL game, too, so that might have something to do with that.”
Fullback John Conner seconded Mac’s nomination but added another favorite, the Monday night 24-6 win over the Dolphins on Oct. 17.
“I thought the fans did a great job that night. It was a big win for us on national TV,” Conner said. “We had a lot of fun as a team that night. Hopefully we’ll have a lot of people there supporting us and hopefully more fans will be in green than in blue.”
Certainly Giants fans are quite resourceful and will find a way to have representation at this Jets home game for a game that is nearly the same for their own playoff chances. And it is true that the Giants are playing this road game in their home stadium.
As Plaxico Burress, the former Giant and current Jet, noted this afternoon: “I’ve played in one and it’s just a fun game. The New York Jets vs. the New York Giants and it’s a 50-50 kind of crowd and when something good happens, somebody is always cheering. This is an exciting game for the city and definitely for the organization. It’s basically, whoever wins this game wins those bragging rights for the next four years or so. So I’m going to just go out and get this victory in JetLife Stadium.”
But Rex and the Jets are hoping that the first Jets-Giants game at a Green & White home stadium not bearing the name of Big Blue on the outside will help turn this very important trick for their now two-game regular season.
“This is our stadium. I’m sure they feel the same thing,” Rex said. “But the way the stadium is, you’ve got our colors, our fans and everything else. This year we’re 6-1 at home and we’re trying to go 7-1. I think that will tell you that this is our stadium and obviously it’s been a big help for us this year.”
Injury Reports
The Jets had 12 players on their first official injury report of the week, topped by rookie WR Jeremy Kerley, who was sent home for a second day with an unspecified illness and did not practice. Another WR with an illness was Burress, who was limited.
Other limited Jets included DT Mike DeVito (knee), G Brandon Moore (hip), S Eric Smith (knee), RB-KR Joe McKnight (elbow/shoulder) and CB Marquice Cole (knee). Among the full-gos was QB Mark Sanchez (neck).
Kerley and McKnight, of course, are two of the Jets’ primary returners, but Ryan was optimistic about Kerley and hopeful about McKnight.
“We feel great about having Cro [Antonio Cromartie] back there as the kick returner if McKnight can’t go,” Ryan said. “Jeremy, when I talked to the trainers, they feel like he’s going to be fine for the game. Even if he’s sick, let’s go, we’ll worry about that later.”
On McKnight, “That one I think’s going to be a gametime deal. He looked OK out there today. I think he’s getting better. But I’m not ready to say he’s going to play.”
Conspicuous by their absences on the list: C Nick Mangold had spend 12 consecutive game weeks on the I-list with his high ankle sprain suffered in Game 2 vs. the Jaguars, while LB Calvin Pace had been reported for seven straight games with a groin injury.
The “Twelve Days of Christmas” injury news from the Giants is that three tight ends, two running backs and one Umenyiora are among the 11 listed players. Among the TEs, Jake Ballard (knee) did not practice in team drills today while Travis Beckum (chest) and Bear Pascoe (ribs) were limited. The two backs are D.J. Ware (knee, DNP) and Ahmad Bradshaw (foot, limited).
Among the other DNPs were DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee), WR Mario Manningham (knee) and LB Mark Herzlich (ankle). Other limited players were C David Baas (neck), S Derrick Martin (back) and WR Devin Thomas (neck).
Tags: Garrett McIntyre, Jeremy Kerley, John Conner, New York Giants, Osi Umenyiora, Plaxico Burress, Rex Ryan
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By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
While we’re at it, how about some more green on the website?
By GaryC on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
speaking of green, everytime I see someone in the stands with a namath,maynard or klecko throwback,I say where did the jets kelly green go instead of this deep forest green they wear today,management,look at the old film clips and see what the true jet colors are.
By joe on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
PS REX out of curosity what would possess you to call Tom Coughlan out.The man is nothing but a gentleman not to mention your record pales in comparasion to his.Last SUNDAY your team got beaten like a bunch of rented mules by a 5 win EAGLE TEAM and Monday your mouth is running telling the entire world how great it is ect (.From there you progressed to basically call Coughlan out.)Bum Phillips once said it aint bragging if you can back it up.REX YOU NEVER BACK IT UP.Coughlans head coaching record includes div titles and a SUPER BOWL win against a pretty fair PATRIOT TEAM .News flash REX you have not won anything as a head coach.WHY DONT YOU TRY WINNING SOMETHING before you run you mouth
By scjoe on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
64, from earlier post re: M. Vick. You are 100% right, this is not the correct web site to air our views on the justice system, animal rights, animal cruelty, OR Michael Vick. So, I will just go on record as saying we have to agree to disagree re: a few of of those subjects and leave it right there.
By scjoe on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
Wearing your green, having the fans get in to it, getting that energy from the fans, all of that is nice, it’s cool, but it guarantees nothing! Once again, if your team plays anything like they played in Philly the 2011 NY Jets season is over Rex. I bought into all the talk in year #1, that is because you walked the walk. In year #3 the walk has slowed to a crawl, so my advice is to transform all that talk and all that energy that goes into “talking the talk” and use it to get the troops prepared and ready for the game.
By kw65fan on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
That was Parcell’s doing Gary C. After his first year he changed the uniforms back to the traditional to bring back JET pride…but changed color to Hunter Green. I agree…much prefer the kelly green.
Got to harrass Eli all day. he is just like his brother and does not like to get hit. Not the swiftest….keep him in pocket and pound him.
By Tom Spicer on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
The white jersey & white pants are the best just like Joe Willie. They should have a white out instead of a Green out.
By Hans on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
GaryC, hunter green was the Tuna’s idea
By sal on Dec 21, 2011 | Reply
see what happens when you get the money and back down from tackleing a QB, you get guys like Victor Cruz? saying nobody is backing down from Revis anymore, he has to earn his money. I hope Revis shuts him up, and Eli wont back down from throwing at anyone, so he will have his chance , exspecially with a banged up run game for the Gmen, The secondary will be the key, depending on which Sacheze shows up!. With Payton you know what you will get week to week, Vote, a Manning NY!!
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Like Gil Brandt said on the NFL website yesterday, there was a lot of talk when Pierre-Paul was drafted that he was gonna be “a project” — you know, like Gholston or maybe Ellis. Brandt also said that P-P has developed as fast as anybody he’s seen in the league in a long time. I’m not as down on the Jets draft picks as some, partly because I think it’s too early to say for sure on, say, Ducasse, and because McKnight and Wilson seem to be coming along. But I will say if Rex is this D wizard that we’re told he is, the proof of it will be how fast he can unload our aging or inferior guys on D and rebuild that squad. I also hope McKnight can stay healthier than this, but this probably isn’t a representative yr for anyone given the strike.
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
From Lombardi’s piece on the NFL site about how Rex needs to talk less:”The Jets have major personnel issues on both sides of the ball. They are not the most talented team in the NFL, in spite of what Ryan says. Who among their front seven on defense do teams fear? The answer is no one. Does the threat of Shonn Greene scare opponents? The answer is no. They lack overall depth, which was exposed when center Nick Mangold missed extended time. And for some reason this offseason, the Jets believed the Patriots’ tight ends were not going to be a problem for them to cover with their current safety situation. Clearly, they miscalculated.” Yes, we did, and this is why I advocate big changes on the roster no matter what happens the next 2 wks.
By Pranit on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Talk is cheap, Rex. Play the game. Coach and have the guys play physical.
Cover the tightend, play explosive offense….and don’t worry about the fans..we’ll show up …
go jets !
By IRA on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Forget about all this color nonsense. Just go out there and roll over the Giants.
I think keller and Plax and both have huge games this game. For Plax to have only 1 catch these past two weeks is inexcusable. They have to use his height advantage all over the field this week. Its going to take 27 pts to win this game.
Jets 27- Giants 23.GO JETS!!!!
BTW the picture of the 69 preseason game brought tears to my eyes when i read the Daily News today. My dad took me to the game because he wouldn’t let me go to Woodstock. Funny to see two sets of goalposts set up. I totally forgot about that. Hope the Jets of today want this game as much as the Jets of 1969 did.
By Allan O'Dane on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
If…and I do mean IF the Jets beat the Giants does it mean we are a superbowl contending team? Really?Elite teams destroy teams that have no business being on the same field. Elite teams put their foot on the other teams throat. Elite teams don’t give up last minute touchdowns. I love my Jets…but I am just keeping it real. I believe this comes down to coaching. Look at NE..No name guys having pro-bowl type seasons. It’s coaching. Prime example..Keller, who should be the AFC top TE but he’s not coached right, not in a system maxing his skill set. Don’t believe me? ok..Imagine Keller catching passes from Brady..Imagine Dick Lebau coaching this defense not Mike P. Imagine the Saints OC coaching our offense.
By Allan O'Dane on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Don’t get me wrong we need some players to fill RT, OLB,S,RB and better back-up QB..I have been a Jet fan for 30yrs. The 98 team was my favorite. I am just so tired of being let down. So tired of watching NE who at one time were the worst of the worst winning season after season. Maybe the jets should start hiring some NE scouts and build this team up. Sanchez is young..keller is young..get a stud running back and a reciever like AJ Green start our own big three and draft some studs on the D-side of the ball. Boy..did I just say re-building?…sighhhhhh
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Agree about which sites on which to discuss what, scjoe, I only got into it because Vick is an NFL player and a damn good one who redeemed himself like few in sports ever have. As far as all of Rex’s talking, I’m starting to think that Rex is the Newt Gingrich of football. That’s not meant to be for or against Newt’s policy ideas and I don’t care whether you’re for them or against them. I mean it in terms of how quickly Rex, so taken with his own ego and ideas, speaks without thinking. Not that either Newt or Rex are the only people in politics or football who do that…
By Jersey Rich on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Wearing the Green isn’t too much to ask for! It is debateable whether it means anything in the W-L columns, but it does show support. I am not going to the game but will be wearing my Green when I go for my morning paper & cup of coffee. Let there be NO doubt who I am rooting for, here amongst the Giant & Eagles fans down here in So Jersey. Go Jets!!
By scjoe on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Every team has hits and misses in the draft, including the great NE Patriots. The Jets misses are more magnified because we as Jets fans follow them much closer then we do the other 31 teams. That is a fact, not an excuse.As for the three guys you referred to 64? Ducasse will probably never be a starter, if there were any promise in him at all you would think he would be inserted at RT where we have a great big empty hole right now. Wilson and McKnight are still up and down. I think both their careers at this point can go either way. April 2012, OT, RB,safety, WR (if not addressed in FA) and OLB.
By GaryC on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Kudos to Hans and kw65,did not know that was parcells idea about changing the color,maybe that is why Parcells didn’t stay long,he was a giant through and through and just wanted to change jet history.
By GaryC on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
It is funny how you remember games growing up,the 69 game at yale bowl,I was over at my aunts and uncles in hicksville listening to it on radio and 5 years earlier in 64 I am watching Jim Bunning no hitting the mets also on a Sunday,over at my aunts and uncles,Ah,memories.
By GaryC on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Two years later, Ducasse is still on the bench,this year Ellis hardly plays,these are second round picks,not seventh rounders or free agents,when is somebody held accountable,Tanny,Rexy or Clinkscales.
By Karan on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
The yapping was nice the first two years, now it’s just annoying.
By scjoe on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
64Tom, just to clarify. You mentioned in previous posts that “this is not the site to get into it” IT, I presume meaning the whole M Vick incident, animal cruelty, the justice system etc.etc. etc. You also stated I come on this site to talk football, let off some steam etc. That is why I posted that I agree 100% this is not the site to get into the whole Vick fiasco and those associated topics. No other reason intended.
By joe on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
Allan Tom you guys are exactly correct.The entire team is turning into an embarrassment.(MAINLY BECAUSE OF REXS MOUTH.EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS TEAM IS NO WHERE NEAR AS GOOD AS IT THINKS IT IS )The draft has become a debacle Yes teams (with the possible exception of PITTS )miss on draft picks .BUT for the past how many years how many times. TYPICAL JETS HISTORY DICTICTATES very few teams ever draft a guard in the 2nd rounds (Way too valuable to draft a guard so high esp since a team can get one later on .We draft a guard from a D2 SCHOOL and to add insult to injury HES NOT AN A TAXI SQUAD PLAYER.Kyle Wilson with a NUMBER 1 Hes from a wac school traditionally WAC PLAYERS are terrible in the NFL =NO COMPETITION in college.
By joe on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
ps THIS years no diff REX BRAGGED how he stole these 2 DLINEMAN (TWIN TERRORS )I DONT SEE EITHER ONE OF THEM MAKING ANY ALL ROOKIE TEAMS.Tom i guess you saw M Lombardis piece NFL NETW as i said esarylier were becoming the NFL LAUGHINGSTOCKS .Gary as far as accountability theres absolutely none .EVERY DRAFT REX tell the entire league how great we did (then again every year REX TELLS THE ENTIRE LEAGUE WERE GOING TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL )and it really getting to the point its a flat out insult to our intell
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
I can tell you exactly where I was when Bunning threw the last pitch, GaryC. scjoe, I like that draft order and while I’m all for Vick because of his rehabilitation, I don’t want to get into every social issue that springs from his situation on this site or even anywhere else. GaryC, I feel much the same way about Wilkerson and K Ellis, not that I’m ready to give up on them but when you draft anybody that high up they’re supposed to be impact players almost immediately. Same for Wilson though I think Rex’s expectations his 1st yr — actually saying that it wouldn’t be too much of a step down if Wilson had to start in Revis’ place! — were beyond ridiculous, really delusional or maybe just dishonest in the sense that Lombardi was saying.
By ColoJetfan on Dec 22, 2011 | Reply
This is a sign that you are not confident you can win against the G-men. Don’t ask your fans to help you win ask your players to help you win. They need to step up their game and not make those stupid mistakes that have cost them all season agaist some of the weaker teams in the league. The Giants will be up for this game. Jets I’m not so sure.
By Jimmer on Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
I predict Revis gets 2 pick 6′s. Eli thinks he’s Rodgers, so he’s gonna force it. QB’s stay away from Cro, cause he will return it for a TD. We can’t cover a TE to save our lives, but the Giants can’t field a good TE this week. Their B/U TE will make us look high school, but we’ll get past that. Jets win, cause there is no TE to make us look pitiful.
By joe on Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
Lol if one looks at our draft history REVIS BRICK MANGOLD were no brainers OTHER THAN THAT ITS BEYOND TERRIBLE We absolutely never score antyhing in the late rounds OR VIA FREE AGENCY(HELL WE CANT SCORE ANYTHING IN THE EARLY ROUNDS )How many years can it go on without accountability