FFS - what the hell did he do to show he had learned his lesson in ANY way? That pathetic tackle attempt in the last game alone should have condemned him to another week on the bench. How does this send a message about accountability to the rest of the team? And what must Smith think? He played some good football, way better than Rhodes has been this year. Bullshit.
Listen to the press confrence...Rex baically says it doesn't matter who runs out as the starter they all play....He said if it makes Kerry feel better he can run out as the starter and take Douglas with you. It starts around 10:30 in http://www.newyorkjets.com/
Come guys, who knows the reasons behind this. Maybe he showed in training that he learned the lesson... or maybe it's Rex giving him a final chance to take his place back, otherwise he'll get benched till the end of the season. Let's not forget the contract situation also... E. Smith is a FA and if he becomes the starter for all the final games he will demand more money... while, if you want to trade Rhodes, you have to make him play against shitty teams to keep his value up.
Ryan and Rhodes both said that Rhodes would have to show him something this week in practice. My guess would be that he showed him whatever that was (his penis?). If you listened to Ryan's press conference, he basically made the "Who is starting?" question a moot point. Everyone is going to play. Smith will see his playing time and who gives a shit about titles?
How did that work out for the Packers? They have Aaron Rodgers, a #6 ranked offense (total yards), and a #1 ranked D (total yards)?
please guys, relax. You don't think Rex is going to have Eric Smith in there on running downs? What does start mean- Kerry is on field first play of game. I am not gonna question decisions Rex makes on the defensive side of ball. I will be shocked if Eric Smith does not play alot. If he is not involved alot then I will be pissed. To say he is throwing in towel is nuts though.
thank you and Amen. You said it perfectly. I do think Ryan is sending a message. One that points to how you prepare during the week!!
OKAY----------if guys and the coaches want to dismiss his bad play up until now ,thats fine BUT should RHODES show up as a spectator for one play on Sunday than I want to see him taken out of the game directly after------I agree with "what message is it sending " to the other guys ESPECIALLY SMITH!!!!
