[Elvis]

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ ... d4bed.html

Hochman: Selfish Janoris Jenkins tweets accomplishments after loss

Benjamin Hochman

MINNEAPOLIS • It takes a special type of teammate to show off about his personal accomplishments after his team loses a game.

The Rams' Janoris Jenkins did as such Sunday, following the Rams' 21-18 overtime loss at Minnesota. The cornerback tweeted “Numbers don't lie.. #ClampSeason..” in reference to his ability to clamp down on a receiver. Below was a photo of the Vikings' receiving stats, and Stefon Diggs' numbers were highlighted in bright yellow – three catches for 42 yards on five targets.

Yes, Jenkins was proud of his defense. Played hard, all that stuff. And maybe he was tweeting in response to some digs by Diggs or trash talk from trolls. But Jenkins looks so bad here – he looks like he cares more about his personal play than the team's play .... as if he's cool with the loss, as long as he clamped down.

Jenkins then tweeted: “I can only do my job.. Hahahaha #Clamps.”

Shortly after, St. Louis radio host Joe Roderick forwarded that sentiment to numerous Super Bowl Rams greats, asking how something like this would've played in their locker room. Kurt Warner tweeted back: “We never had to worry about that stuff #AllAboutTheTeam”

So this is all just great.

As for Jenkins' day, he had a big pass breakup on a third down in the fourth quarter, but also committed pass interference in the first. He totaled four tackles, one for loss. He got beat a couple times and missed a tackle too, which led to a first down.

And his team LOST.

Perhaps the best tweet I saw in response to all of this was from @CFurtado92, who said: “Can we just send Janoris Jenkins to LA?”

[Stranger]

media is just looking for stuff. I have no problem with JJ whatsoever.

[RamsFanSince82]

media is just looking for stuff. I have no problem with JJ whatsoever.

I agree. They're trying to make a big deal about an innocent tweet. It wasn't like JJ was calling out any of his teammates. I prefer players that give their opinion instead of the boring clichés.

Next year, they won't be able to complain about JJ when the Rams are playing in LA.

[OldSchool]

Is this really a story? haha I agree with you guys this is just grasping at straws. After the offenses performance I'm sure worse is said in the locker room.

[BuiltRamTough]

Lol what a joke. Who gives a shit the guy is playing just as good as any corner in the league.

This Hocham fellow just wanted to bash Jenkins bc of the LA video months ago. This says it all..


Perhaps the best tweet I saw in response to all of this was from @CFurtado92, who said: “Can we just send Janoris Jenkins to LA"

[Elvis]

Then it's agreed: Janoris should be in L.A. ...

[bluecoconuts]

Clamps?!

[dieterbrock]

I say good on him.
Defense plays great, and the offense gives the game away.

[Elvis]

Clamps?!

That's what i think of too...

[Hacksaw]

Benjamin "He Mad" Hochman works for a butt hurt StL newspaper.