flgreen Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 W2W4: A minicamp with major issues June, 10, 2013 Jun 10 3:06 PM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com The Jets are ready for the next phase of the offseason, their mandatory minicamp -- three practices (no pads) from Tuesday to Thursday in Florham Park. A note to fans: Wednesday's practice (11:45) is open to the public. What we'll be covering throughout the week: 1. Distribution of QB reps: Mark Sanchez and rookie Geno Smith shared approximately 90 percent of the reps in the OTAs (based on practices open to the media), but Sanchez received most of the work (call it a 60-40 split) and stayed predominantly with the first team. That's not a major surprise, considering he's the veteran, but now it'll be interesting to see if there's a shift in the plan. Neither quarterback was lights-out in OTAs, so the competition will go into the preseason, as expected. Minicamp is the last team activity until training camp (July 25), a chance to leave a positive impression during the hiatus. 2. Calling all receivers: The wide-receiving corps was so decimated by injuries last week that Sanchez said he didn't know the names of some of the fill-ins. Funny, yet not-so-funny. Stephen Hill (knee), Jeremy Kerley (heel) and Clyde Gates (hamstring) are expected back this week, according to Rex Ryan, so that should help with the overall efficiency of the offense. Maybe now they'll be able to run a successful two-minute drill. Santonio Holmes (foot) still isn't close and may begin training camp on the PUP list. Holmes, who has avoided the media this offseason, is expected to speak to reporters. Actually, it's mandatory, so expect a State-of-the-Tone address. 3. From courtroom to huddle: Mike Goodson, arrested last month on drug and weapons charges, has a court appearance, 9 a.m. Wednesday in Morristown, N.J. This is a pre-trial hearing in which the prosecution may or may not offer a plea bargain. If there's no deal, the case will be forwarded to the grand jury. Goodson may have received a break last week. His attorney said a report by the New Jersey State Police includes an admission from Goodson's co-defendant that the confiscated gun belongs to him, not Goodson. Police say ownership still hasn't been determined. The embattled running back, whose future with the team could be resting on the gun charge, may address the media this week for the first time since the arrest. 4. Casting call: Two veteran free agents, TE Kellen Winslow Jr., and WR Mike Sims-Walker, will participate in the minicamp on a tryout basis. Hey, why not? The Jets are thin at both positions, so there's no harm in a little look-see. No doubt, Winslow will draw a lot of eyes. He was a stud when he came out of Miami in 2004 (sixth overall pick), but his career got knocked sideways for a variety of reasons. The Jets' tight-end position doesn't look great on paper, but you have to admire Jeff Cumberland's attitude. "I feel like I can be one of the premier, elite tight ends," he told the Star-Ledger of Newark. Forget elite; the Jets would be happy with just premier. 5. Class of 2012: The four defensive players from Mike Tannenbaum's last draft will be under the spotlight -- DE/OLB Quinton Coples, LB Demario Davis, S Josh Bush and S Antonio Allen. Coples and Davis are slated for starting positions, while Bush and Allen are battling for the safety spot opposite Dawan Landry. The job is wide open. Meanwhile, Coples is making the transition to linebacker and Davis is trying to prove he has what it takes to be a stout run defender. If Coples and Davis can be productive starters, it'll help Ryan's defense stay in the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 sad, sad state of affairs when you are anxiously awaiting the return of Clyde Gates......Clyde freaking Gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge o8 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 braylon please or my eyes will bleed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Jets: Many questions linger heading into minicamp Tuesday, June 11, 2013 BY J.P. PELZMAN STAFF WRITER The Record Well, at least the Jets won't be the national center of attention when they hold their three-day mandatory minicamp at their Atlantic Health training facility in Florham Park. That "honor" will go to the New England Patriots, who are going to sign former Jet and perennial lightning rod Tim Tebow. But even if the Jets won't draw as many reporters as their rival to the north, these practice sessions should be no less interesting. The Jets have numerous starting positions still up for grabs on both sides of the line of scrimmage after mass defections during the off-season, including the most glamorous position on the field. QB BATTLE CONTINUES: Rex Ryan made it clear last week that neither incumbent Mark Sanchez nor second-round pick Geno Smith has taken the lead in this derby, and the fifth-year coach hinted the competition could stretch into the preseason games in August. Neither player has been particularly impressive in Organized Team Activities, although there are several factors working against both signal callers. Not only are the Jets installing a new offense under new coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, they have two new guards on the offensive line and the entire wide receiver corps has been plagued by injuries during the spring. That means Sanchez and Smith often have been throwing to rookie free agents. OFFENSE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Because of all those aforementioned issues, the defense has had the upper hand during the spring. And despite the turnover on defense, with the loss of seven starters from last season, at least the holdovers there haven't had to learn a new system. The Jets' offense struggled throughout training camp last season, and it was a harbinger of a punchless regular season. That cannot happen again if the Jets hope to better last year's 6-10 mark. Ryan blew off the last of the team's 10 allotted OTA practices last week for a day of bonding, with the players playing paintball. Don't look for a repeat of that this week. The Jets need every practice snap they can get. LAND OF OPPORTUNITY: The Jets have invited several tryouts to minicamp, including former Pro Bowl tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. Winslow is trying to resurrect a fading career and, if he still has some talent, he could provide the Jets with a productive option at a position of need. Winslow was released by Tampa Bay and New England last season. However, the coaches of those teams, Greg Schiano and Bill Belichick, respectively, run tight ships. Perhaps the outspoken Winslow could be a better fit under the more laissez-faire Ryan. BUSY TIME FOR MIKE GOODSON: The embattled running back is expected to participate after missing an OTA last week because of a stomach virus. However, he will have to be in court Wednesday for a pretrial hearing stemming from pending charges of drug and weapons possession. It will be interesting to see if Goodson can put aside his off-the-field problems and perform well. The Jets have stuck by him because his outside speed is something they don't have in abundance. Email: pelzman@northjersey.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 cimini is doosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 laissez-faire Ryan. I like that nickname for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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