That Joe quote was from last season.
But what else should they say, that they expect to lose in the 2nd round?
Don't you want your team to believe they can win a Title? Wouldn't you want Melo or any Knick to say the same thing?
If someone asks them the question I don't have an issue with players saying they are going for the title. Like when Eli was asked if he felt like he was top 5 and he said yes and people lost their shyt over it.
But when it's unprovoked like Rex Ryan every summer that's when it's

to me