Joe Namath is clearly the face that everyone applies to this organization when thinking about their history. Is there anyone else that you as a Jets fan think of as a "face" for this organization throughout it's history?
Wayne was arrogant, rude to fans, and condescending. Joe is Mr. Jet. Curtis maye. Chrebet...good riddance.
I agree with your point about Wayne... I met him a few times, and he was never at all friendly or gracious for my support... As much as I loved him on the field, we was a real dick off of it.... Even though Martin's a former Pat, I feel like he's the image of this franchise.... Just quietly doing his thing, never getting much attention, and never quite making it over the hump that leads to greatness.... He's a true Jet
True that! Martin and Namath are two great spokespeople. Both were great players but totally different personalities. Joe was the Wildman gunslinger, Curtis the professional grind-it-out 110% effort guy. I'm proud both of these players were JETS!
As much as the Chrebet legend grew...and of course he was a very solid player and gave great effort... But let's not forget he had some TERRIBLe drops and bad performances. The fumble against Chicago in 2002. The Drop against Jacksonville in 2005 in the end zone. And was he one of the 'fumblers' in the AFC championship in 1998?
As of now, it has to be Joe Namath in terms of history. There's no way it could be anyone else. The Sack Exchange and Wayne Chrebet should be runner ups. The current face of the Jets has to be Pennington though.
I guess I should go with Mickey Shuler, but... 1) Namath 2) Martin 3) Klecko Martin, because he's class personified, toughest player in the NFL and on the Jets while in the league, plus he's #4 all-time rushing leader. Klecko, because he played on one of the best d-lines of all time, he played multiple positions, went to Pro Bowls and should be in the HOF. I heard Anthony Munoz on the radio during Super Bowl week, and he said Klecko was the strongest guy he ever played against and one of the best d-linemen he ever played against. Interesting comments about Chrebet above, though it doesn't surprise me. Maybe that chip on his shoulder made him what he was -- a guy whose drive and desire enabled him to rise above his relatively inferior physical skills. I always though Wesley Walker's story was a good one too -- blind in one eye, but that cat could catch touchdowns like nobody's business.
Can I really be the first to suggestion Pennington? IMO, he has represented the Jets well following Namath with his toughness and resilience in the face of injury. Hopefully by the end of this decade, there will be a championship or two to second my nomination. I think there will be.
