More proof you punter deserved the game ball

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Holmes upset about way Miami punter punting, takes self out of game.

WR Santonio Holmes said yesterday that the reason be came off the field as the punt returner Sunday against Miami was because he'd become so frustrated with how well Dolphins punter Brandon Fields was kicking he begged out of the game, giving way to CB Antonio Cromartie. "It wasn't fun because the guy was kicking it 60 or 70 yards and he didn't give me a chance to get going," Holmes said. "I was upset. I kind of got frustrated and didn't even want to return punts because of way he was punting the ball. "I got tired of him punting. Every time he got back to punt, this guy was standing on his own goal line and he's punting it to our 15-yard line. I'm like, 'Who does that?' I told 'West' (special teams coach Mike Westhoff), 'You can send someone else back there. There's no way I want to return 97-yard punts.' " Holmes will be back returning punts Sunday against his former team, the Steelers. "Those guys know how I feel about returning punts at that stadium [Heinz Field]," he said. "Those guys know if they give me an opportunity, trust me, I'm going to take advantage of it. If they give me a crease, I'm going to take it the house. Feed that to those guys."

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/scott_no_divide_in_locker_room_asA31GQtTWotVua5b82zJI

[CF DolFan]

No way he gets back in for me if he demanded out. Who's in charge over there the coaches or the players?  Next we will hear how the players ordered the coach to stick out his knee!

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

No way he gets back in for me if he demanded out. Who's in charge over there the coaches or the players?  Next we will hear how the players ordered the coach to stick out his knee!

I would trade him to a sucky team like the Raiders, Vikings or Broncos.  (e.g. The BB approach to malcontents)

[Kid Dynamite]

The Alosi incident, players on defense upset with Rex, Holmes asking and being granted to be let off the field because the opposing player is too good, two straight embarrasing loses, and Sanchez sucking ass.

Sounds like this team is ready to go down in flames.  What a great day. =)

[Fau Teixeira]

every time a jets fan cries an angel gets their wings

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

every time a jets fan cries an angel gets their wings

This been a good 2 week span for angels getting their wings.   

[Jim Gray]

I'm surprised there's not more being made of this.  A key player refusing to go onto the field because the other team is too good?  I guess Holmes should send a thank you card to Alosi for dominating the media this week.  If not for tripgate, I think NYJ fans would be seriously pissed about Holmes' unprofessional act. 

Has there been a reaction from the Jets' coaching staff?  Holmes should be punished in some way.  I know they need him over the next 3 games, but you can't let the inmates run the asylum.  Shouldn't he be benched?

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I'm surprised there's not more being made of this.  A key player refusing to go onto the field because the other team is too good?  I guess Holmes should send a thank you card to Alosi for dominating the media this week.  If not for tripgate, I think NYJ fans would be seriously pissed about Holmes' unprofessional act. 

Has there been a reaction from the Jets' coaching staff?  Holmes should be punished in some way.  I know they need him over the next 3 games, but you can't let the inmates run the asylum.  Shouldn't he be benched?

BTW - Brady also engaged in an act of mutiny this week.  When the Pats got the ball back with only seconds left on the clock at the end of 1st half, BB called for Brady to take a knee.  Brady audibled at the line and instead threw a TD pass to Branch.   

[Pappy13]

I'm surprised there's not more being made of this.  A key player refusing to go onto the field because the other team is too good?  I guess Holmes should send a thank you card to Alosi for dominating the media this week.  If not for tripgate, I think NYJ fans would be seriously pissed about Holmes' unprofessional act. 

Has there been a reaction from the Jets' coaching staff?  Holmes should be punished in some way.  I know they need him over the next 3 games, but you can't let the inmates run the asylum.  Shouldn't he be benched?

I'm wondering if the player wasn't being facetious.  I can't imagine that he actually took himself out of the game because the punter was too good.  I just can't see anyone doing that.  My gut tells me he was making light of the situation.  I don't doubt that he talked to the special teams coach and said you can put someone else in there, but most likely they just decided that having him try to run back those kicks was taking away from him playing receiver. They put in Cromartie instead.  Let a defensive player run back 60 yard kicks and then rest on the sideline.

[Pappy13]

BTW - Brady also engaged in an act of mutiny this week.  When the Pats got the ball back with only seconds left on the clock at the end of 1st half, BB called for Brady to take a knee.  Brady audibled at the line and instead threw a TD pass to Branch.   

Is a fine forthcoming? 

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Is a fine forthcoming? 

If your lucky, BB will bench Brady for three quarter of the week 17 game over it. 

[Pappy13]

If your lucky, BB will bench Brady for three quarter of the week 17 game over it. 

That sounds fair to me.

[Phishfan]

I'm wondering if the player wasn't being facetious.  I can't imagine that he actually took himself out of the game because the punter was too good.  I just can't see anyone doing that.  My gut tells me he was making light of the situation.  I don't doubt that he talked to the special teams coach and said you can put someone else in there, but most likely they just decided that having him try to run back those kicks was taking away from him playing receiver. They put in Cromartie instead.  Let a defensive player run back 60 yard kicks and then rest on the sideline.

I'm glad we have a voice of reason on this. I doubt it was anywhere near as serious as it is being portrayed.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I'm glad we have a voice of reason on this. I doubt it was anywhere near as serious as it is being portrayed.

Why should reason be any excuse not to laugh at the Jets?