Adam Schefter: "People within the Jets organization pushed for Simms to be the starter"

[Matt39]

Just reported on ESPN. Jets ultimately couldnt pull the trigger because of the apparent PR nightmare that it would have caused.

 

Said to keep an eye on Simms if Geno continues to struggle.

[jetsjetsjetss]

lol i guess public perception is more important then actual competition

[Sperm Edwards]

Interesting if true.

[Larz]

does the guy who cleans the bathroom count as "people within the organization "?

 

unless this is morningwood or lee its just more jets are a circus narrative

 

is this mcelsacks going away present ?

[Matt39]

does the guy who cleans the bathroom count as "people within the organization "?

 

unless this is morningwood or lee its just more jets are a circus narrative

 

is this mcelsacks going away present ?

 

Schefter isnt Manish Mehta.

[stoicsentry]

"People within the organization" means nothing to me. I'm sure it wasn't 100% unanimous in favor of Geno, but so what? If Rex, Marty, Lee and Idzik agreed on Geno then who cares what everyone else thought? Even if it was just Rex and Idzik that agreed, etc.

[Larz]

Schefter isnt Manish Mehta.

 

and he didn't name a source

 

same old "journalists"

[Matt39]

Who knows. We do know Geno stunk Thursday so this coming out now could make things interesting. No ones committed to Geno in the organization yet.

[The Crusher]

does the guy who cleans the bathroom count as "people within the organization "?

 

unless this is morningwood or lee its just more jets are a circus narrative

 

is this mcelsacks going away present ?

Simms mom works in the cafeteria.  Nice lady, looks fetching is a hair net.

[jetsjetsjetss]

does the guy who cleans the bathroom count as "people within the organization "?

 

unless this is morningwood or lee its just more jets are a circus narrative

 

is this mcelsacks going away present ?

 

schefter is normally if not always right

 

this isnt some beat writer trying to make a name

[kelticwizard]

"People within the organization" means nothing to me. I'm sure it wasn't 100% unanimous in favor of Geno, but so what? If Rex, Marty, Lee and Idzik agreed on Geno then who cares what everyone else thought? Even if it was just Rex and Idzik that agreed, etc.

 

People can't "push" for a player to start unless they are part of the evaluation system somehow.

 

If true, it is significant because it was understood that the competition for starter was between Mark and Geno.  Matt Simms was a scrap heap QB who couldn't keep the starting job in college and who would be lucky to beat out McElroy for third string.

 

As the preseason went on, it was made clear that the competition was still between Sanchez and Geno only, Simms might look OK against the other teams scrubs but he's not within 100 miles of starter consideration.

 

If this report is correct, then the truth is that Simms was not really out of consideration after all.  Geno might not have the team to himself all year if he doesn't show progression.

[Irish Jet]

"People within the Jets organisation" = Jetnation.com

 

**** sake Max.

[joewilly12]

[Matt39]

"People within the Jets organisation" = Jetnation.com

**** sake Max.

Shut up. They carry Adam Schedter across the pond? Christ almighty.

[BroadwayJoe12]

The only thing this tells me is that there's dumber people than I thought inside the Jets' organization.  

[Matt39]

Adam Schefter clearly making up stories to advance his career.

[flgreen]

In view of the fact that they won't commit to Smith beyond the Bills game, I have to think there is some truth to it,  that and, as Matt said, Schefter   is pretty reliable. 

[Savage69]

For years fans said Sanchez had no one to push him so why wouldn't another young QB not be a good thing to push Geno?? Or is he to be coddled like the Buttfumbler was??

[MexiRoll6]

Just reported on ESPN. Jets ultimately couldnt pull the trigger because of the apparent PR nightmare that it would have caused.

 

Said to keep an eye on Simms if Geno continues to struggle.

In a rebuilding year ANYTHING is possible. If Geno continues to throw picks at a Sanchez rate why not look at Simms? Are we trying to win games here or not? A lot of what happened in Foxborough was NOT Geno's fault, though he did do some stupid things as all rookies will. I'm just saying that if these mistakes continue why not try Simms. He has a great arm and does not appear to get spooked or happy feet like Sanchez.

[MexiRoll6]

For years fans said Sanchez had no one to push him so why wouldn't another young QB not be a good thing to push Geno?? Or is he to be coddled like the Buttfumbler was??

Looking at your avatar I can only say "Me so horny."

[Bugg]

"People within the organization" means nothing to me. I'm sure it wasn't 100% unanimous in favor of Geno, but so what? If Rex, Marty, Lee and Idzik agreed on Geno then who cares what everyone else thought? Even if it was just Rex and Idzik that agreed, etc.

It's an easy way for a reporter to present what might have been a discussion within the organization as some major disagreement. Personally think Simms did win the "open competition" but not upset he didn't ge to start. Suspect given the nature of injuries for NFL QBS he will get his shot this season anyway.

[kay_gee]

I tend to trust this, Schefter is usually legit. That said, it really depends who was doing the pushing.

[pointman]

Against the first teamers, or the third teamers... he was the most impressive, making the least boneheaded mistakes. I hope this story is true. Lets no assume he can't pay. Throw him in there and find out.

[Matt39]

I tend to trust this, Schefter is usually legit. That said, it really depends who was doing the pushing.

 

The pecking order is Glazer then everyone else....but Schefter isn't pulling stuff out of thin air to sell extinct newspapers.

[flgreen]

The pecking order is Glazer then everyone else....but Schefter isn't pulling stuff out of thin air to sell extinct newspapers.

 

I hope it's true, but I suspect they are waiting for Quinn to get caught up with the play book.

[slats]

What I like best about this story so that if Geno gets hurt, they're more likely to turn to Simms than Quinn. I think I'd still be shocked if they pulled Geno for him, though.

[flgreen]

What I like best about this story so that if Geno gets hurt, they're more likely to turn to Simms than Quinn. I think I'd still be shocked if they pulled Geno for him, though.

 

If he puts another game up against the Bills like his last two they have to do something.  Who would go to a game?  opposing fans?

[slats]

If he puts another game up against the Bills like his last two they have to do something.  Who would go to a game?  opposing fans?

Don't ask me, I'm not foolish enough to buy tickets. Lol.

[New York Mick]

Simms mom works in the cafeteria.  Nice lady, looks fetching is a hair net.

I'm hungry and nobody makes good meatballs down here.

[Greenseed4]

Simms' preseason performance was enough to have his name tossed in the hat.  I'm not surprised the higher-ups considered it; it's all we talked about here for a week or two, and the debate of Simms v. Smith even made it's way to the talking heads on TV.  

 

I like what slats said: at least this means if Geno gets hurt, it will be Simms and not Quinn. 

[jack48]

does the guy who cleans the bathroom count as "people within the organization "?

 

unless this is morningwood or lee its just more jets are a circus narrative

 

is this mcelsacks going away present ?

 

 

does the guy who cleans the bathroom count as "people within the organization "?

 

unless this is morningwood or lee its just more jets are a circus narrative

 

is this mcelsacks going away present ?

woody?

[neckdemon]

Simms mom works in the cafeteria.  Nice lady, looks fetching is a hair net.

 

 

i'm thinking you like women who wear hairnets and carry serving spoons

[cr726]

Who gives a flying F if it was discussed, Smith started. How is this newsworthy? Organizations discussing their personnel is a shocking story? If Geno Smith wa the overall #1 pick it would be a story.

[HessStation]

Fire Woody Johnson. This is absurd if true.

[HessStation]

Who gives a flying F if it was discussed, Smith started. How is this newsworthy? Organizations discussing their personnel is a shocking story? If Geno Smith wa the overall #1 pick it would be a story.

this is just another example of complete incompetence by the front office that that a story was even allowed to be made about it. If there is any truth to it at all the Jets never ever ever ever ever deserve to win sh*t as an organization.