kelly Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The New York Jets have 17 free agents as they enter the 2015 offseason. The new league year opens at 4 p.m. ET March 10, when unrestricted free agents can sign with any team. The Jets will enter free agency with tremendous flexibility because they will have more than $40 million in cap space and only two key players poised to hit the market -- linebacker David Harris and nose tackle Damon Harrison (restricted). Harris, 30, won't command nearly as much as he did on his second contract, when he landed $9 million a year. No player on the list is worthy of a franchise or transition tag. Running back Bilal Powell and Jaiquawn Jarrett are young role players with some value, but the Jets won't shed any tears if they lose any of their unrestricted free agents, with the exception of Harris. Here's a list of the Jets' unrestricted and restricted free agents :Unrestricted:Phillip Adams, CBNick Bellore, LBWillie Colon, GJohn Conner, FBJermaine Cunningham, LBLeger Douzable, DEKenrick Ellis, DT David Harris, LBBen Ijalana, OTDawan Landry, S Bilal Powell, RBTanner Purdum, LSGreg Salas, WRMichael Vick, QBKyle Wilson, CBRestricted: Damon Harrison, NT Jaiquawn Jarrett, S > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48231/2015-new-york-jets-free-agents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 ooops , sorry...computer issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 The sole focus of the New England Patriots is currently on the playoffs. Soon enough, we'll shift our attention to the offseason, and this entry can serve as a handy guide. The Patriots have 13 free agents as they enter the 2015 offseason. The new league year opens at 4 p.m. ET March 10, when unrestricted free agents can sign with any team. Here’s a list of the Patriots' unrestricted and restricted free agents, as well as a few notes that could be relevant in this snapshot :Unrestricted:Danny Aiken, LSAkeem Ayers, DE/LBAlan Branch, DTJonathan Casillas, LBPatrick Chung, SDan Connolly, GStephen Gostkowski, KSteve Maneri, TEDevin McCourty, SStevan Ridley, RBShane Vereen, RBChris White, LBRestricted:Brandon Bolden, RBMiscellaneous:Danny Amendola, WR (Scheduled to earn $4 million base salary and count $5.5 million against cap, which could be targeted for renegotiation based on 40 percent playtime in 2014.)Jerod Mayo, LB (Scheduled to earn $6.25 million in base salary, which could be targeted for renegotiation as he's landed on IR early in each of the past two seasons.)Darrelle Revis, CB (Has $25 million salary cap charge for 2015 that will likely result in team releasing him with the hopes of re-signing him.)Nate Solder, LT (Patriots have declared intention to pick up his fifth-year option at $7.4 million.)Vince Wilfork, DL (Has $4 million bonus due that activates final two years of a three-year pact.) > http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/157280/2015-new-england-patriots-free-agents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg3 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The sole focus of the cheater New England Patriots is currently on the playoffs. Soon enough HOPEFULLY NLT SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER THEY GET THEIR SORRY CHEATING BUTTS BLASTED OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS BY THE RAVENS, they will shift their attention to the offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I think Ellis would be a loss. And he is likely to get more money from another team, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The New York Jets have 17 free agents as they enter the 2015 offseason. The new league year opens at 4 p.m. ET March 10, when unrestricted free agents can sign with any team. The Jets will enter free agency with tremendous flexibility because they will have more than $40 million in cap space and only two key players poised to hit the market -- linebacker David Harris and nose tackle Damon Harrison (restricted). Harris, 30, won't command nearly as much as he did on his second contract, when he landed $9 million a year. No player on the list is worthy of a franchise or transition tag. Running back Bilal Powell and Jaiquawn Jarrett are young role players with some value, but the Jets won't shed any tears if they lose any of their unrestricted free agents, with the exception of Harris. Here's a list of the Jets' unrestricted and restricted free agents : Unrestricted: Phillip Adams, CB Nick Bellore, LB Willie Colon, G John Conner, FB Jermaine Cunningham, LB Leger Douzable, DE Kenrick Ellis, DT David Harris, LB Ben Ijalana, OT Dawan Landry, S Bilal Powell, RB Tanner Purdum, LS Greg Salas, WR Michael Vick, QB Kyle Wilson, CB Restricted: Damon Harrison, NT Jaiquawn Jarrett, S > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48231/2015-new-york-jets-free-agents Douzable, Purdum, Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Douzable, Purdum, Harrison I'd add Ellis, but yeah, pretty much this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiepapa Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Douzable, Purdum, Harrison I think it's fair to think purdum will be back..can't remember the last mega deal for a long snapper..I think these guys stick around until they retire...snacks and douzable are quite serviceable but snacks might get a decent deal somewhere else and walk..would be a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Harris is the key to this defense, though its not popular to say that around here. He's been rock solid and leads the team in tackles every year. Lose Harris and this team takes a huge step back defensively. Harrison is also a nice piece and makes Douzable and Ellis expendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Harris is the key to this defense, though its not popular to say that around here. He's been rock solid and leads the team in tackles every year. Lose Harris and this team takes a huge step back defensively. Harrison is also a nice piece and makes Douzable and Ellis expendable. ~ ~ I'm hoping we re-up harris cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think you have to bring back Bilal Powell. That's a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think you have to bring back Bilal Powell. That's a no brainer. ~ ~ agreed !.. @ the right price cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The team really is in pretty good shape next year.... Not a whole of free agents that matter - They have a huge amount of cap space and the 6th pick in every round of the draft... Of course QB is a mess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Harris is the key to this defense, though its not popular to say that around here. He's been rock solid and leads the team in tackles every year. Lose Harris and this team takes a huge step back defensively. Harrison is also a nice piece and makes Douzable and Ellis expendable. TJ Barnes should be able to step in for Ellis as a backup to Harrison. A mountain of a man. I liked Douzable and he could re-up with the Jets on the cheap. He turns 30 this year and is loved by his teammates. If Rex ends up elsewhere you may see him follow Rex. Agree with bringing back Powell. Hope CJ500 is sent packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 saw this... Re : Free Agents ...I think ~ ~ Quarterback Mark Sanchez... Brian Hoyer Christian Ponder Michael Vick Jake Locker Shaun Hill Running Backs DeMarco Murray Justin Forsett Knowshon Moreno Mark Ingram Shane Vareen Ryan Matthews Darren McFadden Frank Gore Wide Receivers Dez Bryant Demaryius Thomas Reggie Wayne Randall Cobb Michael Crabtree Jeremy Maclin Tight Ends Jermaine Gresham Owen Daniels Jordan Cameron Charles Clay Julius Thomas Offensive Lineman Doug Free Bryan Bulaga Michael Roos Stefen Wisiniewski Linebackers Lance Briggs Brooks Reed Justin Houston Jason Worilds Brandon Graham Malcolm Smith Brian Orakpo Brandon Spikes Rey Maualuga Rolando McClain David Harris Mason Foster Cornerback Antonio Cromartie Darelle Revis Tramon Williams Brandon Flowers Byron Maxwell Safeties Louis Delmas Devin McCourty Antrel Rolle Charles Woodson Will Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 just an fyi ; ~ ~ Perhaps the most attractive aspect of the New York Jets' general-manager vacancy is the team's salary-cap situation. The Jets are well-positioned to spend a lot of money to fix the roster. We're talking about roughly $40 million in projected cap space.The Jets have $98.75 million committed to the 2015 cap, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Right now, the league projects the cap to be $138.6 million to $141.8 million -- and it could go even higher. By rule, they're not allowed to be cheap, as they were under former GM John Idzik. The collective bargaining agreement requires teams to spend 89 percent of the salary cap in cash over four-year periods, from 2013 to 2016 and 2017 to 2020. In 2014, the Jets were 30th in spending ($106.295 million) and below the 89-percent threshold since 2013 at 84.56 percent, according to CBSSports.com. A look at the Jets' 10 highest cap charges for 2015 LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson -- $11.7 million WR Percy Harvin -- $10.5 million C Nick Mangold -- $10.4 million DE Muhammad Wilkerson -- $6.97 million WR Eric Decker -- $6.5 million RT Breno Giacomini -- $5.1 million CB Dee Milliner -- $3.45 million LB Quinton Coples -- $2.8 million RB Chris Ivory -- $2.75 million DT Sheldon Richardson -- $2.74 million > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48384/jets-have-favorable-salary-cap-situation-for-next-gm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Giacomini should buy his agent a new Mercedes every year for that contract. Good Lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg3 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Harris is the key to this defense, though its not popular to say that around here. He's been rock solid and leads the team in tackles every year. Lose Harris and this team takes a huge step back defensively. Harrison is also a nice piece and makes Douzable and Ellis expendable. Which describes a major reason it needs to be fixed We have one LB maybe two fast enough to play in the NFL and Pace and Harris two of the slowest in history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Giacomini should buy his agent a new Mercedes every year for that contract. Good Lord! yup !.. cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 just an fyi ; ~ ~ Darrelle Revis, the Jets' former star cornerback, returns to the NFL playoffs Saturday afternoon, when his Patriots host the Ravens. Even deep into Revis's first season in New England, it still feels odd to see him wearing a Patriots uniform, though he has fit in quite well there.Revis hasn't been in the postseason in four years, since the Jets made their second of two straight runs to the AFC Championship Game, following the 2010 season. He has two career playoff interceptions -- one each in his first two playoff games, in 2009, at the Bengals in a wild card game, and then at the Chargers in the divisional round. On Friday, Jackie MacMullan published a fascinating piece about Revis on ESPNBoston.com. You can check it out here. It's worth your time, as most stories written by MacMullan are. The story addressed all the details that make Revis one of the NFL's best cornerbacks. MacMullan caught up with retired NFL safety Jim Leonhard, who played for the Jets from 2009-11, to gather a few interesting anecdotes about Revis. Here's one of them, which highlights Revis's burning competitiveness: "When I was with the Jets, we'd have a big game coming up and the [national] broadcasters were watching our practice on Fridays," Leonhard said. "We'd run a play and if Darrelle didn't feel like the receiver gave him the look a certain way that he wanted it, he'd be in that receiver's face. He would demand he got it right, and if he didn't, they'd come to blows sometimes. "It was critical in his mind to get it right during the week so when we got out there in a game he wasn't seeing a route for the first time live." The most entertaining afternoons, Leonhard said, were when Braylon Edwards or Santonio Holmes would burn Revis for the occasional big gain. "If they got him early in practice, it was going to be a long day for them," Leonhard said, "because he was set on beating them up the rest of practice." Former Jets coach Rex Ryan used to talk a lot about how Revis ran a receiver's route for him, because Revis studied so much film that he could predict the receiver's route based on the pre-snap look the offense showed. In the part of her story that touches on Revis's film-studying acumen, MacMullan has Leonhard address this very topic. Here's MacMullan again: "It's interesting," Leonhard said. "I've seen him do this so many times. We're in formation, the ball is snapped and he's running the route before the receiver does. I'd watch him sometimes and think, 'He's guessing,' but he's never wrong." Revis capitalizes on nuances of his opponent: Some receivers lean ever so slightly in one direction when their number is called; others crouch a little lower when they are preparing to run a route underneath and some show their hand by assuming one stance for a run play and a slight variation for a pass play. Eight years into his NFL career, after spending the first six with the Jets and last year in Tampa Bay, Revis shows no signs of slowing down. Pro Football Focus rated him as the league's fourth-best overall corner this season, including fourth in coverage. Revis was a first-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press, along with Seattle's Richard Sherman. Revis was also a first-team All-Pro from 2009-11 with the Jets. Speaking of the Jets, might Revis return to them after this season, when he could hit free agency for the second straight year? Revis isn't saying where he wants to play next season. He is technically under contract with the Patriots for 2015, but his salary cap figure is insanely high ($25 million) for the final year of his deal. Jets owner Woody Johnson had a loose-lips moment recently, when he said he would "love" for Revis to return to the Jets. It would be quite a coup, considering the Jets used a first-round draft pick acquired in the Revis-to-Tampa Bay trade to select Defensive Rookie of the Year Sheldon Richardson. Revis's next move -- staying with the Patriots or hitting free agency -- is a couple months away. For now, he is continuing to pursue his first ever trip to the Super Bowl, with his own unique style. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/01/darrelle_revis_used_to_come_to_blows_with_jets_teammates_when_they_screwed_up_at_practice_per_report.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 just an fyi ; ~ ~ Perhaps the most attractive aspect of the New York Jets' general-manager vacancy is the team's salary-cap situation. The Jets are well-positioned to spend a lot of money to fix the roster. We're talking about roughly $40 million in projected cap space.The Jets have $98.75 million committed to the 2015 cap, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Right now, the league projects the cap to be $138.6 million to $141.8 million -- and it could go even higher. By rule, they're not allowed to be cheap, as they were under former GM John Idzik. The collective bargaining agreement requires teams to spend 89 percent of the salary cap in cash over four-year periods, from 2013 to 2016 and 2017 to 2020. In 2014, the Jets were 30th in spending ($106.295 million) and below the 89-percent threshold since 2013 at 84.56 percent, according to CBSSports.com. A look at the Jets' 10 highest cap charges for 2015 LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson -- $11.7 million WR Percy Harvin -- $10.5 million C Nick Mangold -- $10.4 million DE Muhammad Wilkerson -- $6.97 million WR Eric Decker -- $6.5 million RT Breno Giacomini -- $5.1 million CB Dee Milliner -- $3.45 million LB Quinton Coples -- $2.8 million RB Chris Ivory -- $2.75 million DT Sheldon Richardson -- $2.74 million > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48384/jets-have-favorable-salary-cap-situation-for-next-gm Your wrong about the jets over the last 4 years, over those years the jets were amortizing previously spent money, How can you be in cap hell and be spending 85%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Your wrong about the jets over the last 4 years, over those years the jets were amortizing previously spent money, How can you be in cap hell and be spending 85%? you're.. ...well , why don't u e-mail the author.. http://search.espn.go.com/rich-cimini/ cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 you're.. ...well , why don't u e-mail the author.. http://search.espn.go.com/rich-cimini/ cheers ~ ~ The jets were not cheap. The author was wrong. He confused cash spending with spending towards the cap and you repeated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 The jets were not cheap. The author was wrong. He confused cash spending with spending towards the cap and you repeated it. no,.. i just posted the article. cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's Cimini guys... really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I think you have to bring back Bilal Powell. That's a no brainer. Yeah, I don't see the need to let him go. He'll be cheap, hopefully. The talent is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Potential free-agent targets, with an Arizona/Houston flavor Recommend0 Tweet0 Comments0 Email Print With new leadership comes new possibilities in terms of player procurement. The New York Jets' new general manager, Mike Maccagnan, came from the Houston Texans. The soon-to-be-named coach, Todd Bowles, arrived from the Arizona Cardinals. So, naturally, when free agency begins in March, they probably will look to sign familiar players. A look at the most notable free agents from the Cardinals and Texans : Quarterback: Ryan Mallett (Texans) Offensive tackle: Derek Newton (Texans) Cornerback: Antonio Cromartie (Cards), Kareem Jackson (Texans) Defensive line: Dan Williams (Cards), Tommy Kelly (Cards) Linebacker: Sam Acho (Cards), Brooks Reed (Texans) Cards wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald isn't a free agent, but his enormous cap charge for 2015 ($23.6 million) has fueled speculation that he could be a cap casualty. Arizona has said it plans to keep Fitzgerald. But if it doesn't work out ... well, he now has a friend with the Jets. Hey, just throwing it out there. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48591/potential-free-agent-targets-with-an-arizonahouston-flavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 A look at what's going on around and inside the New York Jets:1. Glutton for punishment? The quarterback question is sure to come up this week at Todd Bowles' introductory news conference. Why did Bowles pick Geno Smith over Matt Ryan? If he had a shot at the Atlanta Falcons' job, as some believe, Bowles could've walked into a stable quarterback situation. Now he steps into quarterback uncertainty, and we all know what happens to coaches in that situation: They get fired. Ask Rex Ryan. Bowles has told friends he's not worried because, as one league source said, "He's used to being on teams without quarterbacks" -- meaning good quarterbacks who stay healthy. In his last six seasons as an assistant coach, covering time with the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, Bowles had nine different starting quarterbacks, from Chad Pennington to Ryan Lindley. The wildest year, of course, was 2014. Because of injuries, the Cards started Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton and Lindley. The only normal year was 2013, when Palmer started every game. This should prepare Bowles for the inevitable quarterback controversy. He'll feel right at home. 2. The anti-Rex: It's not that he was down on Ryan's disciplinary methods, but owner Woody Johnson wanted a coach who could raise the level of accountability in the building. He believes he found that coach in Bowles. Let's be clear: Bowles is no dictator, but he's said to be more serious and low-key than the excitable Ryan. I think Ryan got a bad rap because I don't think the inmates ran the asylum, but there were a few instances last season in which he looked the other way -- most notably when Smith missed a team meeting on the eve of a game and when Sheldon Richardson called an offensive timeout from the sideline. One opposing coach told me he was stunned how many times the coaching staff let Percy Harvin return kickoffs that were 8 or 9 yards deep in the end zone. Little stuff like that adds up. Obviously, Johnson noticed.3. Don't pull an Idzik: Memo to new GM Mike Maccagnan: Get your new coach some cornerbacks. Bowles runs a blitz-heavy defense, predicated on the corners being able to hold up in man coverage. Right now, the Jets don't have the personnel.4. A place for Ivory? Curious to see how (or if) Chris Ivory fits into Chan Gailey's one-back, spread offense -- if he decides to install the same system he used in his last coaching job. Because of his punishing, downhill running style, Ivory has been described as a poor man's Marshawn Lynch, which is interesting because Gailey had the real Lynch while with the Buffalo Bills -- briefly. Lynch was traded to the Seattle Seahawks a few weeks into Gailey's first season in Buffalo in 2010. Ideally, you want a running back who can make plays in space in a spread attack. That's not Ivory's strength. That's why the Bills' C.J. Spiller, who enjoyed his best season under Gailey, probably will be an attractive free agent.5. A sounding board: Gailey should be good for Bowles because he has a lot of head-coaching experience -- and Bowles doesn't. Gailey was a head coach with the Dallas Cowboys, Georgia Tech and the Bills spanning 11 seasons. Bill Cowher knows what it means to have a seasoned coach. During his early days with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he leaned on graybeards Dick Hoke and Ron Erhardt. "Things come up that you're dealing with, and it's nice to go to someone to lean on, and talk to, someone who has been there before," said Cowher, who had Gailey on his staff from 1994 to 1997. "I think Chan is that type of guy. He's selfless, loyal and he'll be a great resource for Todd."6. Not to be confused with Geno Smith: The Jets are poised to hire former Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith for a front-office position, probably working closely with Maccagnan. Smith had an inglorious run as the Jaguars' boss, drafting quarterback Blaine Gabbert (brutal) and a punter in the third round (Bryan Anger, 2012), but at least one longtime executive thinks he'd be a good fit for the Jets. "His record wasn't great as the top guy, but he's a good bricklayer, a hard worker," the executive said. "I think he'd be a good assistant GM. I think he'd be good for Mike."7. Dee-fense! So much for the theory that offensively challenged teams (see: Jets) should hire offensive-minded head coaches. Five of the seven head-coaching vacancies have been filled by defensive coaches -- Bowles, Ryan (Bills), Jack Del Rio (Oakland Raiders), Jim Tomsula (San Francisco 49ers) and John Fox (Chicago Bears). It should be noted that all five teams ranked in the bottom third in total offense. Hey, if you can't beat 'em, stop 'em. The Denver Broncos could break the trend by hiring Gary Kubiak.8. It's a small world, after all: The Jets' new QB guru (Gailey) has something in common with the old one (David Lee). In 1970, they were the most highly recruited quarterbacks in the South, Gailey from Americus, Georgia, Lee from Pensacola, Florida. Florida State recruited them both. The recruiter was Dan Henning, who met his lifelong friend -- Bill Parcells -- when they were both assistants at Florida State. Later in coaching, Parcells became close with Lee. Parcells also became a mentor to Bowles, who's letting Gailey run his offense. You get all that? P.S.: Henning didn't land either recruit. Gailey and Lee went to Florida and Vanderbilt, respectively.8a. Florham Park to Orchard Park: Lee is expected to join Ryan's staff as the quarterbacks coach, becoming the latest former Jets assistant to head north. This is hardly a surprise. So Lee goes from Smith to EJ Manuel. Good luck. Manuel's alma mater? Florida State.9. Terry's tout: Former GM and scouting executive Terry Bradway, fired Friday by Maccagnan, took a lot of heat during his 14-year run with the Jets, but give him credit for this: He recognized that Russell Wilson would be a special player. Leading into the 2012 draft, he lobbied hard for the Jets to pick Wilson. Bradway was such a Wilson supporter that his nickname at One Jets Drive became Russell Bradway. As it turned out, Wilson was taken 75th overall, two spots ahead of where the Jets selected linebacker Demario Davis in the third round. Imagine how things would've been different if they had listened to him.10. Championship game predictions: I like an upset in the AFC -- Indianapolis Colts 24, New England Patriots 21. I think the Colts' corners can neutralize the Patriots' wide receivers with press-man coverage, allowing them to double Rob Gronkowski in the middle of the field. In the NFC, I'll go with the chalk pick -- Seattle Seahawks 31, Green Bay Packers 21. It's too bad Aaron Rodgers isn't healthy. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48686/sunday-notes-todd-bowles-not-intimidated-by-jets-qb-situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Giacomini should buy his agent a new Mercedes every year for that contract. Good Lord! That is the premium paid when your QB is Geno Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 we need to upgrade the teams football IQ I'm sure all these guys are strong, fast and tough lets get some big brains in here I want to see the scouting report of all the new jets at some point say "smart player with good instincts..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 we need to upgrade the teams football IQ I'm sure all these guys are strong, fast and tough lets get some big brains in here I want to see the scouting report of all the new jets at some point say "smart player with good instincts..." ^ ^ "smart player with good instincts..." ~ ~ & can play qb better than tom brady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mike Maccagnan says Jets will be 'very active' in free agency Recommend44 Tweet42 Comments18 Email Print Unlike his predecessor, Mike Maccagnan is planning to take an aggressive approach in free agency. "Building through the draft is ideally what I'd like to do, but we'll be very active in free agency," the New York Jets' new general manager said Tuesday via the team. Maccagnan, who will be formally introduced with Todd Bowles in an 11 a.m. news conference Wednesday, touched briefly on his team-building philosophy. He said his objective is to fill "some" needs in free agency, allowing him to take a best-available-player approach to the draft -- basically, the Mike Tannenbaum model. John Idzik tried it a different way, emphasizing the draft and using free agency as a supplement. That didn't work out so well.Before we anoint Maccagnan as Spender Mike, it's important to note that he's required to dole out a lot of money. There's something called the "89 percent Rule." The collective bargaining agreement requires teams to spend 89 percent of the salary cap in cash over four-year periods, from 2013 to 2016 and 2017 to 2020. In 2014, the Jets were 30th in spending ($106.295 million) and are below the 89-percent threshold since 2013 at 84.56 percent, according to CBSSports.com. In other words, the Jets probably will have to spend a good chunk of the projected $40 million in cap space to remain on track for compliance.Maccagnan didn't have too much to say about his quarterback situation. Asked if he likes Geno Smith, he said, "I do like Geno in terms of aspects of his play," adding that he hasn't had enough time to form a definitive evaluation. Maccagnan said he's looking forward to getting acquainted with Smith. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48736/mike-maccagnan-says-jets-will-be-very-active-in-free-agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 The New York Jets begin a new era at 11 a.m. Wednesday, when they introduce general manager Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles in a press conference at One Jets Drive. Technically, they've been on the job for a week, but logistics -- travel, packing up their old offices, new job demands, etc. -- caused the delay. The Jets wanted a combined presser to present Maccagnan and Bowles as an equal partnership, starting out together -- a departure from the John Idzik-Rex Ryan regime. A few things to watch for :1. Don't expect fireworks: Unlike the blustery Ryan, who blew into town six years ago promising Super Bowls and everything else, Bowles and Maccagnan won't provide many memorable sound bites, if any. They're both reserved, low-key men -- and there's nothing wrong with that. As we've learned over the years, outlandish statements make headlines, but don't win games. The objective is to fuel hope for a frustrated fanbase, and they can do that by presenting a clear and confident vision for the organization. Memo to both: Don't pull an Idzik; avoid a long, rambling opening statement.2. Buddy system ? We're not exactly revealing a dirty little secret here, but there was a disconnect in the Ryan-Idzik relationship. It drove Ryan crazy that Idzik dragged his feet through free agency despite a ton of cap space. They had conflicting agendas, but that's what happens with an arranged marriage. Bowles and Maccagnan will try to change the perception of the team's coach-GM dynamic, so you can expect to hear an emphasis on "we" throughout the presser. But the fact is they never met until last week, when Maccagnan picked up Bowles at the airport for his second interview. The Jets were well into the head-coaching search when Maccagnan was hired, so this, too, has an arranged feel to it. But at least they're starting side by side.3. The Bowles role : It'll be interesting to learn whether Bowles plans to call the defensive plays and what role, if any, he will have in the offense. His new offensive coordinator is Chan Gailey, who was hired Tuesday. As we all know, Ryan ran the defense, letting Marty Mornhinweg handle the offense. It allowed Ryan to work in his comfort zone, but it also created a split-squad perception. Owner Woody Johnson handled the coaching search with the hope of finding someone "to manage the offense, defense and special teams" -- an indication he wants a new approach from his head coach.4. Big Macc Attack: Unlike Idzik, Maccagnan isn't a bean counter/paper pusher. He's an actual football guy, with roots in scouting and personnel. You can bet Johnson, who fell for Idzik's act two years ago, will emphasize Maccagnan's football background. He already has made changes, firing the top college scouts, Terry Bradway and Jeff Bauer. The new GM said he doesn't anticipate making any additional changes for now; he will evaluate everyone through the draft. Maccagnan, who inherits the sixth pick in the draft and more than $40 million in cap space, has said he will be "very active" in free agency.5. The quarterback question (of course) : Contractually, Maccagnan has control over the 53-man roster, but it's Bowles who decides who plays. In other words, he'll get hit with most of the quarterback queries. He inherits two quarterbacks under contract -- returning starter Geno Smith and Matt Simms. What does he think of Smith? Will it be an open competition? Those questions will come up immediately. It'll be his welcome-to-New York moment. The over-under on quarterback questions over the next 11 months is 500. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48723/w2w4-get-ready-for-mike-todd-show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Jets mailbag: How would Demaryius Thomas look in green ? The general manager and coach are in place, but questions remain on the New York Jets. Here we go: @RichCimini: It's an intriguing thought, isn't it? You might or might not know that Demaryius Thomas played one year (2007) at Georgia Tech under Chan Gailey, the Jets' new offensive coordinator. A possible reunion in New York? Fuhgeddaboudit. Yes, Thomas will be an unrestricted free agent, but the Denver Broncos won't allow him to hit the open market. If they don't sign him before the start of free agency, they will exercise the franchise tag. Eric Decker can do all the recruiting he wants, but his old buddy isn't coming to New York. rest of above article : > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48830/jets-mailbag-how-would-demaryius-thomas-look-in-green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo69 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Top targets: Qb: none if the scrubs in FA please, TB will be looking to trade Glennon after they draft Winston Rb: Marshawn Lynch (after Seattle cuts him) Wr: Crabtree ( has statistically come down but alot of that is on karpernick who was horrible last year) TE: Charles Clay, Matt Spaeth (for blocking skills) Guard: Iupati Cb: revis, Culliver Safety: Mccorty Lb: Sam Acho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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