JetNation Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 The following is a recap of some of the top stories surrounding the Jets: Sources say the team may not be finished acquiring veteran players: According to Roto-World, linebacker Rock McIntosh (29) was invited to pay the Jets a visit. Last season McIntosh started 8 games with 65 tackles for the Washington Redskins. CBS Sports NFL analyst Jason La Confora announced via Twitter the Jets were interested in former Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. “The Jets have been checking on Shiancoe, and want 2 mobile TE sets,” La Confora tweeted. The Jets could use some veteran help at the position since there’s little depth behind Dustin Keller. Speaking of tight ends, undrafted rookie Brian Linthicum (Michigan State) told George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press that he chose the Jets over other teams based upon his potential starting role per conversations with coaches: (Linthicum) was down to the Rams, Panthers and Jets. “The tight ends coach and the offensive coordinator that I spoke with made it very clear what I would be working for,” Linthicum said of his talks with the Jets. “I felt confident with that. “They’re wanting me to compete for the starting Y position. Every offense has a Y tight end and an F tight end. Dustin Keller is the starting F tight end, more of a receiving tight end, slot-type guy. Then every offense has a Y tight end … on the line blocking, but can also get out in space and make catches.” Legendary Jets quarterback Joe Namath recently weighed in on the Sanchez/Tebow debate at the United Way Gridiron Gala charity event, attended by Jet-Nations Courtney Aurillo. Namath made it known that Mark Sanchez was the best choice to lead the team this season: Joe Namath … left no uncertainty about which quarterback on the Jets roster he thinks is best. The legendary Jets quarterback called Mark Sanchez “sensational” and “much better” than back-up Tim Tebow. “There’s no doubt about it, there’s no doubt about it at all,” Namath said. Source: Newark Start Ledger/Jenny Vrentas Originally critical of the trade Namath now sees positives in the Tebow acquisition, although he still supports Sanchez as the starter: Joe Namath allowed that the Jets’ addition of quarterback Tim Tebow was a positive, but he did not hesitate when stating that Mark Sanchez, the incumbent starter, was new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano’s best option under center. “Bring on the competition,” Namath said of this summer’s training camp. “Tebow is a positive any way you add him to your organization.” Source: NY Daily News/Kevin Armstrong It seems as if everyone has to get “their two cents” in on Sanchez v. Tebow. This time it was Sanchez’s agent Brian Murphy taking a jab at Tebow via Twitter after it was reported Sanchez performed better in a recent team practice: No offense media, but of course Sanchez is going to out perform Tim T. Mark is a franchise quarterback and Tim is a great athlete. — Brian Murphy (@A1Murph) May 24, 2012 Murphy tried to explain that his original tweet was not a shoot at Tim Tebow in another tweet: Brian Murphy @ A1Murph Didn’t mean to create a stir nor disrespect TT who has done nothing but excel on football field. This is my opinion and time will tell. 24 May 12 It appears an old teammate is mentoring Jets rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill. Current Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas and Hill both played together at Georgia Tech. Thomas is trying to use his two years of NFL experience to help Hill transition to the pro game: When the Jets drafted Stephen Hill in the second round last month, the speedy wide receiver received a text message from Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas. “Congratulations, it ain’t going to be easy,” it read. “He’s (Hill) like my little brother,” Thomas said. Hill said Thomas and Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, another Georgia Tech alum, have served as mentors to him. Johnson did not play in Paul Johnson’s triple-option attack, though. Thomas has experienced the transition Hill is now going through. The biggest challenge for Hill will be adjusting to NFL coverages. In college, teams would load eight men in the box to stop the Yellow Jackets’ rushing attack. Now he will see zone looks that are completely different. “[He (Thomas) said] just make sure you stay in the playbook,” Hill said. “We actually have coverages in the playbook to make sure we know what’s going on. He told me to ask questions of guys in the locker room because you’ve got to find answers.” Hill has listened. He said he spends an average of 12 hours a day studying his playbook. Source: NY Post/Brian Costello For more Jets coverage check out our Jets-Nation forums. Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Good recap Dennis. I have to get these RSS feeds cleaned up. The formatting of these threads is all screwed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 CBS Sports NFL analyst Jason La Confora announced via Twitter the Jets were interested in former Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. “The Jets have been checking on Shiancoe, and want 2 mobile TE sets,” La Confora tweeted. The Jets could use some veteran help at the position since there’s little depth behind Dustin Keller. well holy cow, looks like the accountant can read a depth chart who knew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 CBS Sports NFL analyst Jason La Confora announced via Twitter the Jets were interested in former Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. “The Jets have been checking on Shiancoe, and want 2 mobile TE sets,” La Confora tweeted. The Jets could use some veteran help at the position since there’s little depth behind Dustin Keller. well holy cow, looks like the accountant can read a depth chart who knew This news makes me surprised that the Jets weren't bigger players in the Winslow sweepstakes. Maybe they were, but normally when Tanny gets involved in a trade bid, the media is all over it. Either way, I like Shiancoe better, long term. I think he will have a long productive NFL career. Can't say that about Winslow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I guess they are tired if waiting for cumberland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 The situation at Tight End is confusing. You've got Keller in ink as your starter. Beyond that: Cumberland (who the front office seems to like), Linthicum (who they said is competing for #2), and the Aussie (they gave him a multi-year deal). If you bring in Shiancoe, I guess that would spell the end for either Cumberland or Linthicum.. not sure which. That's assuming they carry 4 tight ends... more than likely it will be 3, right? If they do end up with 4, that also indicates that they probably won't be using Ducasse in his old role as an extra blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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