Case in Point

Yesterday, I made a post discussing Rex Ryan's coaching style and how that isn't the prototypical championship style. And while a commenter did point out that Bill Parcells operated in a similar style, Parcells last won a Super Bowl in 1991. So, to be clear, I meant that the overwhelming majority of football coaches set a more strict and no-nonsense precedent with championship football teams. Can Rex break the mold? Possibly. But I digress. A Darrelle Revis interview on ESPN last night told me all I need to know about why the New York Jets aren't built for championships, starting from the leadership positions on the squad.

Chris Berman asked Revis, "What would a win over the Patriots mean for the New York Jets?" What did the Jets' superstar corner reply?

"It would mean that we accomplished everything we want this year."

Coincidentally, Tom Brady just got through saying in an interview that the Patriots "haven't accomplished anything yet" being 9-2 and tied for the AFC East lead. Because the Patriots know that the goal is to win championships. I just get that feeling about the Jets organization that they're so concerned with their image, with the media hype, with Week 2 Super Bowl victories and with trash talking that their vision of the ultimate goal is foggy. It was a smashing success to make it all the way to the AFC Championship game last season with a rookie quarterback. The standard was set from the start in New England, who won their first title with a guy who -- for all intents and purposes -- was a rookie. Super Bowl or bust. That's our mindset. Is it the Jets' mindset? Maybe. But it seems like Revis is more concerned with making people into slouches and winning regular season hype. You absolutely never hear a Patriot say that they have accomplished everything they wanted to accomplish by Week 13. Period. Just saying.