Jets Ready To Maroon Patriots On 'Revis Island'
Darrelle Revis couldn't believe Rex Ryan's latest declaration. His coach labeled him the best player in the NFL, hands down. Some lofty praise that made Revis' eyes widen.
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Darrelle Revis couldn't believe Rex Ryan's latest declaration. His coach labeled him the best player in the NFL, hands down. Some lofty praise that made Revis' eyes widen.
The 'old Rex' was on display on Monday as he talked, unfiltered, about Bill Belichick and the Patriots, displaying that unique bravado that both endears him to fans and makes him a villain.
Sure, Tom Brady is great. So are Peyton Manning and Michael Vick. But in Rex Ryan's always humble opinion, they pale in comparison to Darrelle Revis.
Strictly speaking, the New England Patriots prefer bland to brash. Let Rex Ryan and his loose-lipped New York Jets do the talking.
Some fans are worried that Rex Ryan's braggadocio will pump Tom Brady and the Patriots up to another level. What do you think about Rex's press conference?
Ding-ding-ding. Here we go again. Rex Ryan says Monday that the playoff game Sunday between the New York Jets and New England Patriots "is about Bill Belichick vs. Rex Ryan."
Tom Brady wants no part of a verbal contest with the New York Jets. "We're going to let our play do the talking as we always do," said Brady.
After Nick Folk's 32-yard field goal sailed through the uprights giving the Jets a 17-16 win over Peyton Manning and the Colts, the stage was set for a rematch with hated Patriots in Foxboro.
As Nick Folk's kick slipped inside the right upright, just five feet became the buffer between might and misery, between a coach being the class clown and toast of the town.
Next stop on the revenge tour for Rex Ryan and the Gang Green clan: Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the rest of the rough-and-tumble New England Patriots. Do the Jets stand a chance?
Rex Ryan and the Jets took care of one nemesis by edging Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Next up: Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.
The Jets coach says that "nobody" studies like the Colts' Peyton Manning, but that Patriots' Tom Brady "thinks he does."
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Michael Vick, who sat out two seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting, was voted to start for the NFC in the Jan. 30 Pro Bowl. Also starting the game in Honolulu will be the Giants' Chris Snee, and the Jets' Nick Mangold and Darrelle Revis.
Tom Brady threw three touchdowns passes in leading the New England Patriots to a 34-3 rout of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and the top seed throughout the AFC playoffs.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has set the NFL record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception.
A victory would clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs for the Patriots. A loss and a Jets win over the Bears would leave the AFC East title undecided until the final week of the regular season.
Tom Brady has overtaken Michael Vick to lead all players in the final fan voting for the Pro Bowl. The Patriots quarterback had nearly 1.9 million votes when balloting ended Monday.
The post mortems on the game (and perhaps the season) will be savage. The New York Giants lost a game they had to win and that they had won. The Giants lost the lone game in NFL history decided by a punt return on the final play.
The Patriots could clinch the AFC East and a playoff game at Gillette Stadium if they beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday while the New York Jets lose at Pittsburgh.
With Monday's win, the Giants are now tied atop the NFC East with the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams are 9-4 and will meet in the New Meadowlands on Sunday. All of that is well and good, but the big news this morning revolved around the baseball diamond.
The Patriots aren't wasting time celebrating their playoff berth. They're working hard to get even better. Yes, they insist, it is possible.
Snow, wind, ice, rain: December in the NFL. Not even indoor games are safe.
The NFL's playoff picture might be muddled in the middle. At the top, it's crystal clear, thanks to the Patriots and Falcons.
Tom Brady was unfazed by it all. He shrugged off the brutal weather, dismissed one of the league's stingiest defenses and all but yawned when someone mentioned the New England Patriots are headed back to the playoffs.
