http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3222 Recent articles about Kerry Rhodes en-us We noted this morning that Rams running back Steven Jackson had been fined $5,000 for throwing the ball in the stands after scoring a touchdown on Sunday.A reader than e-mailed us to point out that Jackson wasn't the only NFL... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:07:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kerry_Rhodes_threw_the_ball_in_the_stands_too/1673551 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kerry_Rhodes_threw_the_ball_in_the_stands_too/1673551 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Kerry_Rhodes_threw_the_ball_in_the_stands_too/1673551 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/0/8003d9e86b54ec74f4e2f6280f082a7146bd4d06/small/New_York_Jets_3f93.jpg Interesting quote yesterday from demoted S Kerry Rhodes: "We've got five games left. I'm going to play hard. When you're in a situation like this, you can't go into the tank because ... other teams look at that." Sounds like a player who's counting the days to get out of here. And if that's his wish, he just might get it. As I wrote last week, the day his demotion became public, the Jets almost certainly will try to trade Rhodes in the offseason. I&#... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:12:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hitting_the_Rhodes/1668128 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hitting_the_Rhodes/1668128 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hitting_the_Rhodes/1668128 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e5ec2815055425bf3944532ab76ccefd9616668/small/Vitaminwater_Hosts_Homers_85c4.jpg FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Kerry Rhodes said he's close to regaining his starting safety spot and actually could've been back at his old familiar position in Thursday night's game against the Bills in Toronto if not for one thing. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:16:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_I_have_one_more_thing_to_do_with_Ryan/1664197 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_I_have_one_more_thing_to_do_with_Ryan/1664197 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_I_have_one_more_thing_to_do_with_Ryan/1664197 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/0/8003d9e86b54ec74f4e2f6280f082a7146bd4d06/small/New_York_Jets_3f93.jpg More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » For the second straight game, Eric Smith will start at safety for the Jets instead of Kerry Rhodes. Eric Smith is the starting safety, but Kerry Rhodes has earned more playing time for Thursday's game against the Bills in Toronto after responding to his benching with two interceptions Sunday against the Jaguars. "Kerry's going to start in more pack... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:49:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eric_Smith_Keeps_the_Starting_Job/1660150 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eric_Smith_Keeps_the_Starting_Job/1660150 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eric_Smith_Keeps_the_Starting_Job/1660150 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b330510e25e01308943ed0d03eec5b8583d4807/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90182963.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0C53871AF2D8E6776A461064803B6EFA476E39927D394F6ED.jpg More photos » by Julie Jacobson - AP Browse more photos » Based on the good games Eric Smith and Kerry Rhodes had yesterday, the question is out there. Who starts at safety against the Bills? There's a case to be made for both. The Case for Eric Smith If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Smith played a great game as a starter. Rhodes had his finest game of the year appearing in subpackages. It seems like this ... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:45:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Great_Safety_Debate/1653793 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Great_Safety_Debate/1653793 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Great_Safety_Debate/1653793 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d81e636460c0fd2038e122040fa82ff6a1974f64/small/New_York_Jets_1d50.jpg New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes started the first 10 games of the season and didn't have a single interception.But in the first 10 games of the season, he didn't have the luxury of facing Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme.Today,... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:15:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_Revis_pick_Delhomme_twice_each_as_Jets_win/1650278 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_Revis_pick_Delhomme_twice_each_as_Jets_win/1650278 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_Revis_pick_Delhomme_twice_each_as_Jets_win/1650278 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d21c9630f16dfc590acb22e5297b2c3e26500fcf/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91880800.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0D6A8E57146751907B26F8635F50968546EF4F94FF30E413B.jpg Benched Jets safety Kerry Rhodes has met his slumpbuster: Jake Delhomme.Rhodes recorded one of three interceptions for the Jets secondary during the first half Sunday. Rhodes didn't start the game, but has played in clear passing situations.Delhomme is suffering through... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:30:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_responds_to_benching_with_pick/1649740 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_responds_to_benching_with_pick/1649740 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_responds_to_benching_with_pick/1649740 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/f/0fbf8722f6dad334778d46b092041d2bf72915f6/small/New_York_Jets_37fc.jpg More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » Here is a interesting look at one aspect of the Kerry Rhodes saga that we have not focused on here at GGN, and it comes courtesy of Jets Twit, an excellent blog by Erik Manassy that is dedicated to the New York Jets and social media and how they interact and connect. Some will know that Kerry Rhodes has been invisible from twitter since it was announced that he w... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Team_mates_Take_Shots_At_Rhodes/1640170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Team_mates_Take_Shots_At_Rhodes/1640170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Team_mates_Take_Shots_At_Rhodes/1640170 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d81e636460c0fd2038e122040fa82ff6a1974f64/small/New_York_Jets_1d50.jpg View full size photo » This week we have mainly focused on what it means to Kerry Rhodes to be heading to the bench, but hardly anyone has stopped and thought what this means for Eric Smith. Most will remember that when Rex Ryan first arrived here in the Summer, he really didn't have a favourable opinion of Eric Smith, in fact it could be said that he was well and truly in the dog house, and NJ.com reports that Rex would of been m... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:08:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Open_Window_For_Eric_Smith/1638868 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Open_Window_For_Eric_Smith/1638868 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Open_Window_For_Eric_Smith/1638868 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2ac06003b4de9ef33248318bf48f15d15f6f4a63/small/New_York_Jets_10bf.jpg The NY Daily News reports that Kerry Edwards is flat out peeved about the benching he got: Kerry Rhodes said he was stunned, embarrassed and humbled by his demotion. Asked if he expects to be back next season, Rhodes said, “I don’t know. I didn’t expect to be in this situation, so I don’t know.” Asked [...] Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:37:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_Not_Happy_About_Being_Benched/1635783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_Not_Happy_About_Being_Benched/1635783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_Not_Happy_About_Being_Benched/1635783 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d81e636460c0fd2038e122040fa82ff6a1974f64/small/New_York_Jets_1d50.jpg I'm not sure how that headline pertains to the Kerry Rhodes situation, but I felt like throwing out a little Robert Frost. Anyway, here's some of the fallout from Rex Ryan's confirmation today that Rhodes has, indeed, been demoted: 1. Rhodes will play Sunday against the Panthers. He will be in nickel and dime packages, but Eric Smith will start. Rhodes downplayed the move (he actually told reporters not to call it a "benching"), but let's look at the facts: Rhodes... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:43:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Rhodes_less_traveled/1633491 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Rhodes_less_traveled/1633491 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Rhodes_less_traveled/1633491 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2ac06003b4de9ef33248318bf48f15d15f6f4a63/small/New_York_Jets_10bf.jpg Just a quick little update here. As expected Kerry Rhodes is working with the back-ups at practise today, as well as working on the special teams scout team. Wonder what the slice of humble pie tastes likes to Mr Hollywood On another note, that was expected by some, Vernon Gholston is practising again today, and it seems like his hamstring injury has cleared up............convenient Donald Strickland and Dwight Lowery were not dressed and both remain questionable/doubtful for Sunday&#3... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:43:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Different_Look_To_Practise/1630875 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Different_Look_To_Practise/1630875 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Different_Look_To_Practise/1630875 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d21c9630f16dfc590acb22e5297b2c3e26500fcf/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91880800.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0D6A8E57146751907B26F8635F50968546EF4F94FF30E413B.jpg The Jets returned to work today with a different look on defense. As you know by now, S Kerry Rhodes has been demoted, and he was working with the backups in practice and taking part on the special-teams scout team. Ouch. How the mighty have fallen. One other note: LB Vernon Gholston (hamstring) returned to practice. CB Dwight Lowery (ankle) and CB Donald Strickland (concussion) did not participate. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:10:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_takes_reps_with_the_backups/1630554 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_takes_reps_with_the_backups/1630554 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rhodes_takes_reps_with_the_backups/1630554 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f480d86e509eda3dc6d31bc14d17bf4e25ce8887/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92206853.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01B394301E5F26874EDA52E9CA4BD297D6D89D670BC3DBF28.jpg Kerry Rhodes has become the first casualty of Rex Ryan's shake-up plan. The Jets' coach has demoted the underachieving safety, the Daily News reported in today's editions. Rhodes, who began the season with the hope of making an Ed Reed-like impact in Ryan’s defense, has failed to register an impact play in 10 games _ no interceptions, no sacks, no forced fumbles and no fumble recoveries. "I can't say I'm surprised," one player said. Ryan, perhaps t... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:28:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rex_to_Kerry_Sit_down/1629429 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rex_to_Kerry_Sit_down/1629429 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rex_to_Kerry_Sit_down/1629429 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/f/0fbf8722f6dad334778d46b092041d2bf72915f6/small/New_York_Jets_37fc.jpg More photos » by Kevin Rivoli - AP Browse more photos » Jay Glazer moments ago twittered that after talking to Jets players today, it is understood that Kerry Rhodes will be benched in favour of Eric Smith this weekend to play the Panthers. If this is indeed true, then it comes as no surprise. Rex said that he wanted a defence that was ready to intimidate, ready to make people fear lacing up. Rhodes replies with gettin... 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