HessStation Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 His job is to get people to obsessively listen to and discuss his show. We should all be so awful at our jobs. imagine a job where the better you can antagonize the consumer the bigger the profit. You missed your calling fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 imagine a job where the better you can antagonize the consumer the bigger the profit. You missed your calling fwiw. This? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 This? Which one is Shane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Jets general manager John Idzik took questions from the press today after his official introduction and while mostly “softball” questions were asked when confronted by recent news of the Jets looking to trade all-pro cornerback Darrell Revis or what might happen with quarterback Mark Sanchez, Idzik did not provide much clarity. (Note: questions are paraphrased) Q: What about the opinion that you are more of a salary/contracts specialist then a personnel evaluator? Idzik: “I think my role as a general manager is to provide some direction and develop consensus within the building, so when we make decisions there Jet decisions, now I maybe the person that hands in the card but what is on that card is a Jet decision … I’ve had a myriad of different perspectives so I think that is something I can lend to the New York Jets, various perspectives that is inclusive of personnel, that is inclusive of management, administration, operations, it is inclusive of contract and cap, so I think that will be help for the New York Jets.” Q: Woody Johnson expressed support of head coach Rex Ryan, how would the relationship work with the head coach having the support of the owner and you coming in? Idzik: “I look at Rex Ryan as a very accomplished coach, he’s very energetic, he’s optimistic, he’s engaging as well, as we all know, and he engages our players and he gets them to play hard … I look forward to our time together, I really do, I’m excited about it, so that to me was a plus.” Q: The salary cap situation was seen as an issue and how might it hamstring you in the near future or down the line? Idzik: “Every year as you enter into a new league year, much like you do with free agency, your own players, the draft, you’re going to have to develop a plans for the salary cap. We’re going to develop those plans in the days to come. I never saw the cap situation here as a hindrance or anything like that, it is something you research, you pour through, you evaluate, just like we evaluate our roster and we make the moves that we think are best for the Jets. So I’m fully confident we will be able to do that and we’ll have a fruitful offseason.” Q: How do you characterize the level of challenge to get back to a playoff caliber team? Idzik: “Every year is a challenge whether were in the playoffs or not and we’ve experience it right here in New York. You can go as far as the conference championship game, you can go to the Super Bowl, we did it in Tampa we went to the Super Bowl one year, next year we weren’t as fortunate. So every year is a challenge and you really try and wipe the slate clean.” Q: What is your thinking of a role for Mark Sanchez mindful on the guaranteed money he is owed? Idzik: “Well Mark obviously with Pete Carroll we have a little background with him coming out of school. I can’t comment really, I’m literality hours into the building … I don’t want to drill down to deeply that’s what we’re going to save for the days and weeks to come. In looking at Mark and evaluating him as a draft prospect, he’s an athletic guy, he was accomplished at SC, he’s done some nice things here but I think we need to take our time and evaluate Mark with everybody else on the roster and see how we can move forward and improve.” Q: There were several reports that there was a perception that no one wanted the Jets general manager’s job? Idzik: “Everyone is good to have their opinions and I don’t deal much with perception to be honest, I deal with reality and the reality here is I think this is one of the most fabulous football infrastructures anyone could ask for. For one we have some of the most fervent passionate fans in the National Football League … we have state of the art stadium to play in, we have state of the art facility, the people in this building are tremendous. The more I got to know about the people here, the fans here, the environment here, the facilities, I think the football infrastructure is second to none so my personal opinion it is one of the best, one of the best opportunities you can have.” Q: There are reports the team is willing to trade Darrelle Revis, would you be open to that possibility? Idzik: “It’s way premature to say anything specific, again I haven’t even had a chance to sit down and thoroughly get through our roster with Rex, his staff, our personnel staff. So I think it would be presumptuous to say anything on that vain.” Q: How important on your priority list addressing this (Revis) situation as soon as possible? Idzik: “Well not that one specifically but I’d say very important one of our first steps is to go through our roster in detail, that includes Darrelle, that includes everybody on our roster. Then develop a comprehensives plan off of that but it’s still a little premature to say.” Follow Me:View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Pretty sharp dude. Like how he didn't hand the keys to Mark, and how he handled the Revis question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 He's right. Idzik isn't going to be a strong leader and turn this franchise around. You woulda thought this was the Steelers or Ravens and not the dogsh*t laughingstock Jets from all the smoke he was blowing at the incompetents in the front office. You sound like Francessa's buttboy, laughingstock is the word that the fat focker used a number of times today. How either of you nitwits can tell what is going to happen based on a 10 minute lovefest is quite impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbanmadmike1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 You sound like Francessa's buttboy, laughingstock is the word that the fat focker used a number of times today. How either of you nitwits can tell what is going to happen based on a 10 minute lovefest is quite impressive If you don't see that the Jets were a laughingstock this season you wern't paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sanchez put on notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Anyone check it out? Thoughts? LOVED it Phil, especially his last 'new sheriff in town beat writers' answer that was in reference to all those idiotic he is a cap guy only stories.. Idzik basically said reference Cap Guy rep, thats BS, I came into league as a Scout. Ask who I work with before writing stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sanchez put on notice. agree, but would go farther. CEO type GM, everyone is on notice. Nothing personal, but if someone out there (free agent, draft, waivers etc) is better than you (even if u r a veteran) we will improve team. This is is area where Rex faltered. Too much allegiance to players and would only replace if huge upside. NFL is full of parity. 3% better may win you a game. With Vets, Rex had Union mentality (job for life basically). Doesnt work in NFL, have to be cold and efficient. Sheriff Idzik in town now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbanmadmike1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sanchez put on notice. That should've happened in 2011, it's time to get him off the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 agree, but would go farther. CEO type GM, everyone is on notice. Nothing personal, but if someone out there (free agent, draft, waivers etc) is better than you (even if u r a veteran) we will improve team. This is is area where Rex faltered. Too much allegiance to players and would only replace if huge upside. NFL is full of parity. 3% better may win you a game. With Vets, Rex had Union mentality (job for life basically). Doesnt work in NFL, have to be cold and efficient. Sheriff Idzik in town now Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Footnote: It's January 24th and Mike Tannenbaum is still unemployed. Employment: it's a process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Do you really think that this is the guy who's going to put the clowns to ran this franchise into the gutter and who are still with the team, in their place and do whats right? I don't. Who are the "clowns that are still with this team", and what do you mean by "clown"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Whats different from when Tannenbaum was here? What does that mean? It's been less than a month since Tanny got the axe, and the GM just physically walked into the building this week. Personnel has changed. How WOULD anything besides that be different yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I like the insightful answers that the new GM provided in his presser. He could have just shown up and said GFY to the entire media. Which is what the JETS media deserves! Like the non answer answer's so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbanmadmike1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Who are the "clowns that are still with this team", and what do you mean by "clown"? Rex, Woody and the entire personnel department who have no idea what they are doing when it comes to picking good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yes there is a rumor that Idzik is going to fire Woody Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Employment: it's a process. lol nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If Idzik came in as a scout, why did no one think highly enough of him to make him a scouting director? Proof is in the pudding. He never ran a draft, therefore he barely has any idea of what goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 agree, but would go farther. CEO type GM, everyone is on notice. Nothing personal, but if someone out there (free agent, draft, waivers etc) is better than you (even if u r a veteran) we will improve team. This is is area where Rex faltered. Too much allegiance to players and would only replace if huge upside. NFL is full of parity. 3% better may win you a game. With Vets, Rex had Union mentality (job for life basically). Doesnt work in NFL, have to be cold and efficient. Sheriff Idzik in town now SJ - excellent analogy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If Idzik came in as a scout, why did no one think highly enough of him to make him a scouting director? Proof is in the pudding. He never ran a draft, therefore he barely has any idea of what goes on. At one point in every GMs life they never ran a draft - to say he barely has any idea is farcical - you build a foundation from experience and then you run your 1st draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 A lot of you guys are over-thinking this, probably only so you can bitch and moan. That's fine, I've bitched and moaned about the Jets for close to 50 years. I like Idzik's background -- he has what appears to be a balance of skills required to be a good all-around GM. I also like the way he came across at the presser, and the way he handled the usual inane questions. I am not prone to optimism, (only the paranoid survive), but I have a feeling this is going to turn out to be a very good hire -- I like substance over empty swagger. The team is a real rats nest and Idzik looks like the kind of guy to clean it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 That is exactly what he is - few words but he means everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 At one point in every GMs life they never ran a draft - to say he barely has any idea is farcical - you build a foundation from experience and then you run your 1st draft. I bet he doesn't even know what the difference between a kicker and a punter is and will over/under value both when he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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