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I’m a Jets fan. This call was just wrong.
At some point when reviewing plays, the league should consider adding a speed threshold for anything involving the element of time.
When you slow plays down to 1/100th the speed, it distorts what actually happened and makes it look like, in this case, Cooks possessed the ball for seconds prior to losing it. The game is not played in slow motion or frame by frame.
For a catch:
A) Secure control of the ball ✅
B) Two feet down in bounds ✅
C) After (a) and (b) have been fulfilled, clearly performs any act common to the game (e.g., extend the ball forward, take an additional step, tuck the ball away and turn upfield, or avoid or ward off an opponent), or he maintains control of the ball long enough to do so.
C is where there is a judgement needed since A and B are clearly met. Now consider this note to the rule:
If a player, who satisfied (a) and (b), but has not satisfied (c), contacts the ground and loses control of the ball, it is an incomplete pass if the ball hits the ground before he regains control, or if he regains control out of bounds.
Because Cooks did lose control of the ball when he contacted the ground and the ball never contacted the ground, it was ruled an interception by Denver.
Mark Fish retweeted
The New York Jets: America’s Franchise of Perpetual Ineptitude
Dear Jets Twitter,
Let’s cut the delusions: the New York Jets aren’t just bad—they’re the gold standard of NFL futility. A franchise built on one fluke miracle in 1969, clinging to Joe Namath’s Super Bowl III guarantee like it’s yesterday’s news. Since that upset over the Colts—57 years ago—the Jets have been a masterclass in sustained incompetence. One Super Bowl appearance. One win. And absolutely nothing since. They’re one of only two teams (along with the Saints) to win their lone Super Bowl and never return. Meanwhile, they’ve racked up the longest active playoff drought in the NFL: 15 excruciating seasons as of 2025, with no end in sight.
Over 66 seasons, the Jets’ all-time regular-season record sits at a pathetic 436 wins, 572 losses, and 8 ties—a winning percentage that screams mediocrity at best, embarrassment at worst. They’ve made the playoffs just 14 times, going 12-13 in postseason games. That’s it. Fourteen appearances in 66 years. For context, that’s fewer playoff trips than the expansion Texans have managed in half the time.
The current drought? It started after the 2010 AFC Championship loss and has ballooned into the league’s longest active streak—15 years of irrelevance. In that span, they’ve posted losing records in most seasons, including a dismal 3-14 in 2025 under “defensive genius” Aaron Glenn. They became the first team in NFL history (since interceptions were tracked in 1933) to go an entire season without a single pick. Zero. In 17 games. That’s not defense; that’s surrender.
And 2025? A season for the ages—in all the wrong ways. Traded away stars like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams mid-tank. Started 0-7. Finished with one of the worst defenses ever assembled. Backup QBs and practice-squad scrubs carved them up weekly. They capped it with a 35-8 humiliation by the Bills’ backups, including Mitch Trubisky treating their secondary like traffic cones.
This isn’t a “down period.” This is the Jets’ identity: perpetual ineptitude.
They’ve cycled through 16 starting QBs in the drought alone, ruined promising talents, and watched rivals like the Patriots build dynasties while they chase ghosts. The longest championship drought among New York’s major pro teams—surpassing even the Rangers’ old curse. Owners meddling, coaches failing, fans coping with “next year” since Broadway Joe hung up his fur coat.
Jets Twitter, embrace it. Your team isn’t rebuilding—they’re redefining rock bottom. Year after year, hope springs eternal… only to crash into the same green wall of failure.
Stay hopeless. The drought hits 16 in 2026
I can’t believe I’m saying this but bring back “the same old Jets.” The decision making today was atrocious.
Probably true. Big George would have fired Aaron Boone years ago. Yankees are now about making $$$$. That’s why he and Cashman will stay.
What's next for the Yankees if they lose in the ALDS?
BK and @Feinsand discuss on the #MLBNowShowdown.
Mark Fish retweeted
In honor of #ClementeDay, we have a Roberto Clemente @Topps Gilded card to give away!
Repost and reply for a chance to win.
ALT 2022 Topps Chrome Gilded Cooperstown Collection Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates (28/99)
After watching today I suppose morale victories look good @nyjets I am glad they focused on discipline and accountability in the pre- season. Can you imagine if they didn’t 🤮
Mark Fish retweeted
On September 11, 2001, New York — and the nation — faced the unimaginable. Now, 24 years later, the spirit of unity that helped us recover and rebuild can inspire a whole new generation.
Each anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect and affirm our promise to never forget. This year, our Chairman @MikeBloomberg will personally match every gift to The Never Forget Fund— doubling your tribute.
The Never Forget Fund supports educational programs that have already reached nearly five million students, teachers, and professional audiences across the country and around the world.
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No morale victories for the @nyjets A loss is a loss. Seems the @nyjets can always find a way to lose. 9 point lead erased in 50 seconds. I will believe when the W’s pile up.
Mark Fish retweeted
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