F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Nearly four months removed from the feel-good finish to their 8-8 season, the New York Jets return to work Monday for the official start of the offseason -- a nine-week program that gradually increases in intensity and culminates with a mandatory minicamp, June 17-19. The offseason program is voluntary (wink, wink), although many players are required to attend to collect workout bonuses. The Jets' top storylines: 1. A new locker room culture: The Jets dumped three high-profile players, Mark Sanchez, Santonio Holmes and Antonio Cromartie, all of whom wielded considerable influence in the locker room (for better or worse). The team will experience a natural change in leadership as the new players are integrated. The most compelling dynamic will be the Geno Smith-Michael Vickrelationship and how it impacts the team. Smith won the team's respect last season with his resilience; Vick will command it as soon as he walks in the door. 2. The quarterback competition: It will take four months to decide Smith vs. Vick, but you can bet every pass, every action and every word uttered by them and their teammates will be micr0-analyzed by the media. Practices (OTAs) don't start until May 27, so prepare for five weeks of rhetoric, followed by pass-by-pass analysis on Twitter. Hey, it's New York and we love a good quarterback controversy. The pre-camp favorite? All things being equal, Smith gets the job, but Vick has a lot going for him and could outplay Smith in the preseason. Presumably, the Jets won't botch the competition this time, allowing them to -- you know -- actually declare a winner. 3. Sophs under the microscope: The offseason program always is important for second-year players because ... well, it's their first full offseason in the NFL. For cornerback Dee Milliner and guard Brian Winters, it's doubly important. Milliner was forced to sit out last year's workouts because he was recovering from pre-draft shoulder surgery, putting him behind everybody -- and it showed. For Winters, who played tackle in college, this will be his first offseason to train as a guard, where he struggled for most of his rookie season. 4. Learning MartyBall: It's a new-look offense, with possibly four new starters -- Vick, running back Chris Johnson, wide receiver Eric Decker and right tackle Breno Giacomini. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg set a foundation last season in Year 1 of his system, but he may have to circle back because there are so many new pieces -- and that number will grow after the draft. Vick's familiarity with Mornhinweg's offense will help a lot because it means every quarterback in the room knows the system, an important springboard in any offseason. 5. Blissfully quiet: A year ago, the Jets and Darrelle Revis' camp were locked in a dispute over whether the star cornerback had to work out with the team to collect bonus money. It didn't last long, as Revis was sent packing. There are no such distractions this year -- ye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Stephen Hill is getting $100K to go to the gym today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 The teams’ offseason workout programs last nine weeks and are divided into three parts, which last two, three and four weeks, respectively. This all stems from the latest collective bargaining agreement between the players and owners. The first two weeks comprise only strength and conditioning, and rehab activities. The next three weeks consist of on-field workouts – both individual player instruction and team practice, but the team practice cannot be offense versus defense, and live contact is forbidden. The final, four-week phase includes 10 total days of organized team practice activity – OTAs, as you often hear them called. Though you can’t have live contact during this time, you can do 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, pitting offensive players against defensive players. Teams are also permitted to have one mandatory minicamp for veterans, but it has to occur during the final, four-week phase of the offseason workout program. The Jets will begin offseason workouts April 21. Their OTA dates are May 27-28, May 30, June 2, June 4-5 and June 9-12. The Jets’ mandatory minicamp is June 17-19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Jets with significant bonuses tied to workouts: Ferguson ($750K), Mangold ($500K), Wilkerson, Harris, Hill & Wilson ($100K each) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Big week schedule to be announced and countdown to May 8th draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 11m Jets OLB Quinton Coples says he "worked on a lot more individual skill work" to take the next step in his development. #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Brian Costello @BrianCoz 5m Sheldon Richardson on conference call asked if he sees himself as more than a 3.5 sack DT: "Most definitely." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 4m Defensive Rookie of the Year Sheldon Richardson (@Godforshort): "You've yet to see the best of Sheldon Richardson." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Steve Serby @NYPost_Serby 4m Sheldon Richardson on Chris Johnson: He's a highlight reel waiting to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 16s Jets QB @GenoSmith7 on @MikeVick: "I look forward to working with him. I look forward to competing with him as well." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Steve Serby @NYPost_Serby 16s Geno Smith on NYJ lack of belief in him: We all believe competition at every position will make us better @nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dennis Waszak Jr. @DWAZ73 40s Geno says "no, not at all," when asked if he thought it showed some lack in confidence that #Jets signed Vick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Leger Douzable @LegerDouzable 1m Great first day with my teammates. #jetlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 1m Geno Smith on Vick: "He's a veteran with tons of exeprience.. He's played in many big games...but I look forward to learning from him" #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Kimberley A. Martin @KMart_LI 1m “I think we’re doing everything possible to make our team better.” -- Geno Smith on #Jets' moves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Steve Serby @NYPost_Serby 49s Geno Smith, asked if he still feels he'll be the starter: Yes @jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 17s Geno Smith: "With the experience I've gained... I feel like I'm more than capable of being the starter." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 38s Geno Smith on cutting down turnovers from last season: Says he watched the film "over and over and over... as painful as it is." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I really like the mentality of these younger players. Coples doing work...Geno welcoming the challenge of competition and saying they all want it...Culture change! Can't do that without a new coach THO or something...I forget the one way it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Steve Serby @NYPost_Serby 1m Geno Smith on Eric Decker: Something extra we can throw at a defense @jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dennis Waszak Jr. @DWAZ73 1m Geno won't knock last year's offense: "It all comes down to me. If I would've done things better, we would've done better as an offense" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 J.11 @JKerley_11 32s Right back at it. Coming for that #1 spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 J.11 @JKerley_11 32s Right back at it. Coming for that #1 spot! got to love that mentality coming from JK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Great work F.Chowds posting these update. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dennis Waszak Jr. @DWAZ73 2m Mangold on Vick: "I'm excited about having him here. He's a heckuva player." #Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Kimberley A. Martin @KMart_LI 42s Mangold also highlighted Michael Vick's veteran experience. "You can't discount that.” #jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Steve Serby @NYPost_Serby 2m Mangold on Vick: It'll be great to bounce ideas off of him #NYJ #jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 53s Jets center @NickMangold: "We saw some flashes last year. Especially the way we ended last year... Everyone's upbeat." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dennis Waszak Jr. @DWAZ73 36s Rex Ryan: "I feel kind of a buzz and a little pep in everybody's step as they're walking in." #Jets Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Brian Costello @BrianCoz 1m Rex says he feels a buzz and a pep in everyone's step as the team reconvenes. #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Brian Costello @BrianCoz 42s Rex: "It's time to deliver." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Steve Serby @NYPost_Serby 58s Rex: We knew we were a team that was ascending it's time to deliver #jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Rich Cimini @RichCimini 58s Rex Ryan feels "buzz" in the building, extra "pep in everybody's step." Told team can't start where left off: "It's time to deliver." #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Kimberley A. Martin @KMart_LI 46s "I know what our fans expect, and they're going to get everything we have." -- Rex Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 ich Cimini @RichCimini 36s Rex Ryan reiterates "time to deliver" mantra from league meetings. Says they want to meet fans' expectations. #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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