Jets backup quarterback Greg McElroy said Wednesday the team was hurt by a "corrupt mindset" in the locker room this season, with too many selfish players according to Mike Battaglino of the New York Post. Speaking to an Alabama radio station, McElroy said, "It's the first time I've ever been around extremely selfish individuals. I think that's maybe the nature of the NFL. But there were people within our locker room that didn't care whether we won or lost as long as they had good games individually. And that's the disappointing thing. And it's going to take a lot to come together next year. I think the fact that we struggled at times this year really led to a really just corrupt mindset within the locker room. Quite frankly, If you go down the roster this year, there's no reason we shouldn't have made a Super Bowl run. The talent, top to bottom, is pretty remarkable. The disappointing thing is, the fact is, it doesn't matter how much talent you have, if you don't come together as a group, and just figure things out and kind of withstand the difficulties of the season, you're never going to amount to anything. ...we had people that refused to buy in, and I don't know if those people are going to be here next year." Source: The Redzone
I think it's closer to being the "stupid kicker", if you will. A guy talking when he probably shouldn't be. He's a backup QB that was on IR all year. He hasn't earned the right to call guys out, especially through the media. That's never a good idea anyways.
He hasn't earned the right to speak the truth??? He's the one who has to answer the call from his teammates and his coach. He can say whatever the hell he wants.
If the Jets have any chance to be a contender next year, the list of players "who probably won't be back next year" should be a big list. lol
