Lizard King Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Muhammad Wilkerson isn’t keeping his feelings about the Jets close to the vest. Whatever leverage the Pro Bowl defensive lineman might have had in his ongoing contract talks appeared to go right out the window Thursday when Wilkerson told The Post he had informed the team in January he wants to be “a Jet for life.” “I told them at the end of the year last year that I want to be a Jet — a Jet for life,” Wilkerson said at a Play 60 appearance at the team’s headquarters. “I’m from the area [Linden, N.J.], I’m a local guy, so I would love to be here and finish my career here.” Wilkerson also reiterated he will not hold out this summer if the Jets — as expected — pick up the cheaper fifth-year option in his current contract instead of signing him to a more lucrative long-term deal. Wilkerson told The Post talks about a long-term contract are ongoing between his agent and the Jets, but the slow pace set by general manager John Idzik doesn’t worry him. “That’s what I have an agent for,” Wilkerson said. “I’m not holding out. My agent is talking with Idzik, and that’s all I can say. I have nothing to do with that. I’m just going to let him take care of that. That’s his job. I’m just here to play ball. “It is what it is. If [a long-term deal] happens, it happens. I don’t control what goes on upstairs.” Wilkerson, in fact, praised Idzik and defended him against fan base grumbling about the GM’s relative inactivity in free agency. “I’m all about all the moves they’ve made here,” Wilkerson said. “We have a great GM here in Idzik, and he’s a man with a plan. We’re going to rally behind him and do what we have to do.” One of Idzik’s few moves this offseason was the signing of Michael Vick, another move that has Wilkerson smiling. Wilkerson insisted Vick would help second-year quarterback Geno Smith instead of be a threat to Smith’s development. “[Vick’s] a veteran leader, and I’m looking forward to him coming in here and helping out the offense as well as the organization,” Wilkerson said. “His résumé speaks for itself in the league. He was with [offensive coordinator] Marty [Mornhinweg] in Philly, so I think that’ll help. He’s used to the system, and I think that he’ll definitely help Geno move forward at this young stage in his career.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 I've been waiting since Vilma for the jersey I was going to buy. Found it. BTW Wilk actually said this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Can't help but love this guy's attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I get with the CBA we dont technically need to resign him til 2015...but I'd say a few players deserve negotiations in good faith. Wilkerson being one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I get with the CBA we dont technically need to resign him til 2015...but I'd say a few players deserve negotiations in good faith. Wilkerson being one of them. Developing through the draft along with keeping some of that cap money handy will allow us to do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Wilkerson also reiterated he will not hold out this summer if the Jets — as expected — pick up the cheaper fifth-year option in his current contract instead of signing him to a more lucrative long-term deal. SOMEONE TELL THIS GOD DAMN AGENT ABOUT EFFICIENT BREACH RIGHT NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Good to hear a player professing loyalty - we need to take care of him financially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Good to hear a player professing loyalty - we need to take care of him financially Hopefully the organization remembers this because ownership is rarely ever given sh_t for being business oriented but usually players who don't just leave everything up to their agents and are very business minded are more often looked at as disloyal or money grubbers. This is one of areas that I never got upset at Revis about though as a fan I obviously wanted him on the field and in training camp. I hope the Jets dont take advantage of this loyal gesture by Wilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Umm, virtually every player on every team says that when new contracts are being negotiated. Wouldn't put too much stock into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 man crush ******* love this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Fat chance as long as cheapass Izdick is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I've been waiting since Vilma for the jersey I was going to buy. Found it. BTW Wilk actually said this BTW, Revis also said it. Now he's playing for a bitter rival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 man crush ******* love this guy That would be the correct order of the word choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Would be nice if he remains a Jet for life, he seems to be getting better every year. Tough to match talent with work-ethic, which both he and Sheldon seem to have. Granted, Revis said that very thing about wanting to be a Jet for life, sans the holdout part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman81 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Love Mo Wilk. Def have to get one of his jerseys. Haven't worn a jersey since I refuse to wear my Revis one anymore. Might pick up a Richardson one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'm gonna ban anyone who gets a Mo Wilk jersey. Have you not recognized that that's the ultimate jinx? Get a Joe Klecko, instead. He already won nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Translation: I want to get paid now. The JETS can wait two more seasons before signing him to a long term contract. Most players from his draft class will have to try this tactic. The "I want to play for my team for life" so get me a big contract now. I am a Mo Wilk fan but Idzik can go slow on the talks till he hears something he likes that weighs in good on the risk/reward scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'm gonna ban anyone who gets a Mo Wilk jersey. Have you not recognized that that's the ultimate jinx? Get a Joe Klecko, instead. He already won nothing. This is so true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 "I want to be a Jet for life." - Darrelle Revis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfanincanada Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Idzik should be in Canton for drafting Wilk and getting him to want to be a Jet for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Idzik should be in Canton for drafting Wilk and getting him to want to be a Jet for life! Idzik didnt draft Mo... And im not willing to give TannenBUM a golden jacket for that s#!t either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drums Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Can't help but love this guy's attitude. Night and day with Revis and a lot of other players. This is the kind of guy we need around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJETSFAN Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 He will be a jet for life if the pay him ! Everyone should realize this by now he's not signing for less. And nobody in his draft class has signed yet either and the CBA really doesn't let them hold out . The better question is what will it take to sign him. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Poor bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Fat chance as long as cheapass Izdick is here Plus they'll have to pay a QB one day. Poor bastard Settling for the evil he knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfanincanada Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Idzik didnt draft Mo... And im not willing to give TannenBUM a golden jacket for that s#!t either! Three words.... Idzik Canton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Three words.... Idzik Canton Lol...fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShow Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Good to hear a player professing loyalty - we need to take care of him financially Definitely a breath of fresh air after all the years of dealing with Revis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Everyone wants to whine about stuff like Vick but if the Jets ever lost Mo to free agency THAT would make me hate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 "I want to be a Jet for life." - Darrelle Revis At the risk of sounding like a real sh*t heel, I don't want ANY Jet to be a Jet for life, unless his life is very short. All that means to me is that whoever it is will be sucking the salary cap dry in the last two years of their career. Oh wait, maybe Tanner Purdum. Is he eligible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Every player says this when its time to renegotiate. It would be just plain dumb to say anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 It'll be sad when they cut Mo Wilkerson before the announced terms of his contract are up, particularly since he'll probably restructure a couple times to help out. It's cool THO since that has no effect on the world whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 It'll be sad when they cut Mo Wilkerson before the announced terms of his contract are up, particularly since he'll probably restructure a couple times to help out. It's cool THO since that has no effect on the world whatsoever. No way. Not this guy. Franchise cornerstone material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 He's a DL they mostly have a long careers. Mo is not the same as Revis, May be in they are both talented, but what Mo has is integrity. He's not got no a uncle Shaun in the back ground. He will get payed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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