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Report: Jets wanted Irvin, not Coples


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The thing that doesn't add up is that unless the Jets thought there was almost no chance that Coples made it to them, what sense would it make for Rex to promise him that he'd be the pick at #16 if they truly had their heart set on a "sleeper" who they had to think would almost definitely be available at their draft slot?

jets tried to trade out so they were not 100% sold on coples, i have a feeling Cimini was right, they wanted irvin just to rush the passer

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jets tried to trade out so they were not 100% sold on coples, i have a feeling Cimini was right, they wanted irvin just to rush the passer

Tried, or listened to offers. There is a difference.

At the end of the day, the Jets chose Coples, and any of this speculation after the fact is just that-speculation.

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Let's be real here-NO team is EVER 100% on ANY draft choice they take. It is not that easy, and the draft is a known crap shoot.

Does anyone believe that the Jets lacked for suitors on the #16 spot, if they in fact did not like Coples there, or did not like Coples as a Jet?

The amount of action, prior to the Jets pick, and after the Jets pick, makes it sound they should not have lacked for an opt out, if they did not like where they stood.

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Really can't put this together eh? They tell coples, coples tells 2 people, they tell 2 people, etc..

the real question is, if the Jets were dead set on Coples, why would they tell HIM that??? You have it reversed

No, I completely understand the gamesmanship and misinformation involved, but I'm trying to take the positive (read: anti-RJF) viewpoint that they weren't just trying to throw off the scent from Irvin, only to have miserably misread the situation.

What I don't get is why leak Coples name when he's a guy you clearly liked enough to draft? If you're going to be completely full of ****, why not throw Ingram's name out there instead to try to get Coples through to you?

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What I don't get is why leak Coples name when he's a guy you clearly liked enough to draft? If you're going to be completely full of ****, why not throw Ingram's name out there instead to try to get Coples through to you?

Because you have a coach with a big mouth, who more than anything wants to be loved by players, and does not understand the nuances of these parlor games.

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Because you have a coach with a big mouth, who more than anything wants to be loved by players, and does not understand the nuances of these parlor games.

Again, part of the reason why I would speculate that the guarantee to Coples was not merely gamesmanship to deflect attention from Irvin.

Obviously, it's all conjecture at this point. For all we know, the Jets could've been on the phone with someone like San Diego, to see if they wanted to move up to select Ingram, or with the Browns to make sure nobody scooped up Weeden.

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No, I completely understand the gamesmanship and misinformation involved, but I'm trying to take the positive (read: anti-RJF) viewpoint that they weren't just trying to throw off the scent from Irvin, only to have miserably misread the situation.

What I don't get is why leak Coples name when he's a guy you clearly liked enough to draft? If you're going to be completely full of ****, why not throw Ingram's name out there instead to try to get Coples through to you?

If we're to believe the Jets were targeting Irvin all along story.. i'd imagine you'd want a few leaks.. we know there was heavy rumors about Jets and Ingram.. false... maybe they were hoping Coples would spill to some other teams talking to him, like seattle..

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If we're to believe the Jets were targeting Irvin all along story.. i'd imagine you'd want a few leaks.. we know there was heavy rumors about Jets and Ingram.. false... maybe they were hoping Coples would spill to some other teams talking to him, like seattle..

Regardless, I much prefer how things worked out, even if the Jets outsmarted themselves.

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Not for nothing but the Seahawks GM is also claiming that at least 2 teams called him to cuss him out for taking Russell Wilson in addition to the Jets cussing him out for taking Irvin.

This reeks of a GM trying to play CYA after being hammered for a bad draft.

Do NFL GMs really cuss each other out for taking players they wanted like we do in a fantasy draft?

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Regardless, I much prefer how things worked out, even if the Jets outsmarted themselves.

Completely agree with this. Can't really be too worried about what the Jets may have wanted when I'm much happier with the outcome that occurred than the rumors of what may have been. I'm still not convinced how in love the Jets could have been with Irvin given them not making a move for him, something they've never shown a hesitation to do for a guy they really want.

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Not for nothing but the Seahawks GM is also claiming that at least 2 teams called him to cuss him out for taking Russell Wilson in addition to the Jets cussing him out for taking Irvin.

This reeks of a GM trying to play CYA after being hammered for a bad draft.

Do NFL GMs really cuss each other out for taking players they wanted like we do in a fantasy draft?

Well duh, why do you think the Jets REALLY took so long to make their pick? They were too busy bullsh*tting on the phone with the Seahawks while on the clock.

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Again, part of the reason why I would speculate that the guarantee to Coples was not merely gamesmanship to deflect attention from Irvin.

Obviously, it's all conjecture at this point. For all we know, the Jets could've been on the phone with someone like San Diego, to see if they wanted to move up to select Ingram, or with the Browns to make sure nobody scooped up Weeden.

I thought for sure when the pick didnt come in right away that the Jets had a player in mind, that was going to be available a couple of picks later and they were talking with someone who they thought coveted Ingram but probably told them they'd be fine with Coples. So the Jets basically got told, take Ingram, we'll take Coples or Jones or whoever...hence the delay even though the Jets knew if they were picking at 16 it would Coples if they could trade out of the spot.

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Well duh, why do you think the Jets REALLY took so long to make their pick? They were too busy bullsh*tting on the phone with the Seahawks while on the clock.

I want to make some kind of JFK joke but its too late to use a magic bullet theory or second shooter theory 40+ posts (at least a couple mine).

DAMMIT.

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that's my point... did you read the post i was responding to?

The reason Rex told him, is that Rex wants to be buddy buddy with players-he thinks he is a part of their fraternity. He can't separate leadership from friendship.

He has a big mouth. Just like when he tells the press that Coples and Hill are starters immediately. He does not know when to shut up.

No mystery-just more of what we have witnessed.

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No, I completely understand the gamesmanship and misinformation involved, but I'm trying to take the positive (read: anti-RJF)

I'm not so much negative as I am fed up analytically. Just once this offseason I'd like to objectively look at something Tannenbaum has done and say "wow." But if our GM can't outwit the great Pete Carrol then I've officially going Duran on this front office. Then again I think I had already reached that point with Tebow. I like Coples, but the only other narrative that compares to the homeristic drivel on the board this week is Santorum actually denying the Lohan incident. Considering 'zomg 0-16' is the best retort I've seen to anything, yeah, I'd say that might give off a negative vibe when you skew someone's words that way; particularly when it couldn't be more irrelevant.

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I'm not so much negative as I am fed up analytically. Just once this offseason I'd like to objectively look at something Tannenbaum has done and say "wow." But if our GM can't outwit the great Pete Carrol then I've officially going Duran on this front office. Then again I think I had already reached that point with Tebow. I like Coples, but the only other narrative that compares to the homeristic drivel on the board this week is Santorum actually denying the Lohan incident. Considering 'zomg 0-16' is the best retort I've seen to anything, yeah, I'd say that might give off a negative vibe when you skew someone's words that way; particularly when it couldn't be more irrelevant.

Being "fed up analytically" may be one of the most comical retorts I have ever heard a fan mutter.

Lat's get ourselves into lather, over pure speculation with any known grounds in reality.

Fandoms really make me laugh at times. with this stuff.

EDIT-You can't spell "analytically" without "anal"

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I'm not so much negative as I am fed up analytically. Just once this offseason I'd like to objectively look at something Tannenbaum has done and say "wow." But if our GM can't outwit the great Pete Carrol then I've officially going Duran on this front office. Then again I think I had already reached that point with Tebow. I like Coples, but the only other narrative that compares to the homeristic drivel on the board this week is Santorum actually denying the Lohan incident. Considering 'zomg 0-16' is the best retort I've seen to anything, yeah, I'd say that might give off a negative vibe when you skew someone's words that way; particularly when it couldn't be more irrelevant.

You should check out the Knicks thread.

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