flgreen Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 GM John Idzik's free agency flop costs NY Jets The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014, 11:15 PM : A SEPT. 19, 2010 FILE PHOTO The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback and don’t overthink, but John Idzik didn't come through. Somewhere between the predictable generalities and catch phrases like “sustainable success,” Jets general manager John Idzik insisted Thursday that everything was going according to plan. Green-and-white Kool-Aid drinkers aside, nobody believed him. The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. Idzik, the only one of seven general managers hired last year without an extensive player personnel background, has overanalyzed free agency, leaving a cavernous hole at the defensive position that Rex Ryan values most: cornerback. “Do we feel like we missed opportunities?” Idzik said during a conference call. “No. No we don’t.” The facts suggest otherwise. The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback. Don’t overthink. For all the rhetoric about free agency preparation, budgets and player-value assessments, the Jets’ need for a veteran cornerback was elementary and the means plentiful. With a handful of quality options and an ocean of salary cap space, this shouldn’t have been an arduous task. However, Idzik reverted to his capologist roots and rigid ways to miss out on a quality corner market. Ex-Jet Antonio Cromartie signs one-year deal with the Cardinals. Ex-Jet Antonio Cromartie signs one-year deal with the Cardinals. So, Ryan was left to tell the world this comical fib: “I feel really good about our corners.” It was fitting that news of Antonio Cromartie’s one-year deal with the Cardinals surfaced minutes before Idzik and Ryan started their spin cycle on the half-hour conference call. The Jets missed out on signing cornerbacks Vontae Davis, Alterraun Verner and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie before Antonio Cromartie, who made it clear that he wanted to return, headed west. Idzik’s lack of flexibility and low-ball negotiating tactics have cost the Jets. The most grievous misstep was the GM’s inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. High-level Jets personnel wanted to sign Revis, who inked to what amounts to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Patriots after getting cut by the Buccaneers, but Idzik wasn’t interested. “It has to feel right from both ends,” Idzik said about signing any free agent. “It’s us evaluating the player, it’s us evaluating the person and how he fits into the locker room, into our organization, in our community … Then it’s us placing a value on that.” Ryan’s nose likely grew a few inches as he waxed poetic about the Jets’ Three Musketeers in the secondary: Dee Milliner, Kyle Wilson and Darrin Walls. Ryan insisted that he was happy with that bunch. The only people happier: Every wide receiver in the NFL (and some in the upcoming draft). The most grievous misstep is the John Idzik's inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. S The most grievous misstep is the John Idzik's inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. Although the Jets could theoretically trade or draft another cornerback in the coming months, Idzik’s best option was to lock up one of the top available veterans in free agency. He classifies free agency as a “need-based operation,” so why didn’t he fill the team’s biggest defensive deficiency? Idzik doesn’t have a reputation around the league as a closer. He’s not a deal-maker. He has operated more like an accountant than a GM with football instincts during this free agency period, according to people who have negotiated with him. Cornerback isn't the only position that Idzik has swung and missed on. The Jets landed wide receiver Eric Decker, but could have further strengthened the offense last week if not for Idzik’s hard-line stance. His lack of financial flexibility cost the Jets one offensive skill position player from a playoff team last year, according to a person familiar with the team’s negotiation. While the Broncos and Patriots pounced on free agents like Aqib Talib and Revis, Idzik plodded along, sticking to his top secret (INSERT INDEFINITE AMOUNT OF TIME) plan. He shouldn’t be fiscally irresponsible, but sometimes going over budget with so much cap space available is required to get a valuable commodity. However, Idzik hasn’t exhibited the ability to quickly adapt to the ever-changing landscape during free agency. “If we feel we need to add depth or we have a shortcoming,” Idzik said, “We will address it. Sometimes it takes time.” His head coach has one year to make the playoffs or suffer the consequences. The fan base has only been waiting since the ’60s. No rush. Pass the Kool-Aid and drink up. 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Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 How could anyone not follow the same plan Mehta used to build all those superbowl winners himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Grade A Bologna.. I also hate that Baloney is spelled Bologna. MEHTA!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboozer Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 GM John Idzik's free agency flop costs NY Jets The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014, 11:15 PM : A SEPT. 19, 2010 FILE PHOTO The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback and don’t overthink, but John Idzik didn't come through. Somewhere between the predictable generalities and catch phrases like “sustainable success,” Jets general manager John Idzik insisted Thursday that everything was going according to plan. Green-and-white Kool-Aid drinkers aside, nobody believed him. The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. Idzik, the only one of seven general managers hired last year without an extensive player personnel background, has overanalyzed free agency, leaving a cavernous hole at the defensive position that Rex Ryan values most: cornerback. “Do we feel like we missed opportunities?” Idzik said during a conference call. “No. No we don’t.” The facts suggest otherwise. The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback. Don’t overthink. For all the rhetoric about free agency preparation, budgets and player-value assessments, the Jets’ need for a veteran cornerback was elementary and the means plentiful. With a handful of quality options and an ocean of salary cap space, this shouldn’t have been an arduous task. However, Idzik reverted to his capologist roots and rigid ways to miss out on a quality corner market. Ex-Jet Antonio Cromartie signs one-year deal with the Cardinals. Ex-Jet Antonio Cromartie signs one-year deal with the Cardinals. So, Ryan was left to tell the world this comical fib: “I feel really good about our corners.” It was fitting that news of Antonio Cromartie’s one-year deal with the Cardinals surfaced minutes before Idzik and Ryan started their spin cycle on the half-hour conference call. The Jets missed out on signing cornerbacks Vontae Davis, Alterraun Verner and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie before Antonio Cromartie, who made it clear that he wanted to return, headed west. Idzik’s lack of flexibility and low-ball negotiating tactics have cost the Jets. The most grievous misstep was the GM’s inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. High-level Jets personnel wanted to sign Revis, who inked to what amounts to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Patriots after getting cut by the Buccaneers, but Idzik wasn’t interested. “It has to feel right from both ends,” Idzik said about signing any free agent. “It’s us evaluating the player, it’s us evaluating the person and how he fits into the locker room, into our organization, in our community … Then it’s us placing a value on that.” Ryan’s nose likely grew a few inches as he waxed poetic about the Jets’ Three Musketeers in the secondary: Dee Milliner, Kyle Wilson and Darrin Walls. Ryan insisted that he was happy with that bunch. The only people happier: Every wide receiver in the NFL (and some in the upcoming draft). The most grievous misstep is the John Idzik's inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. S The most grievous misstep is the John Idzik's inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. Although the Jets could theoretically trade or draft another cornerback in the coming months, Idzik’s best option was to lock up one of the top available veterans in free agency. He classifies free agency as a “need-based operation,” so why didn’t he fill the team’s biggest defensive deficiency? Idzik doesn’t have a reputation around the league as a closer. He’s not a deal-maker. He has operated more like an accountant than a GM with football instincts during this free agency period, according to people who have negotiated with him. Cornerback isn't the only position that Idzik has swung and missed on. The Jets landed wide receiver Eric Decker, but could have further strengthened the offense last week if not for Idzik’s hard-line stance. His lack of financial flexibility cost the Jets one offensive skill position player from a playoff team last year, according to a person familiar with the team’s negotiation. While the Broncos and Patriots pounced on free agents like Aqib Talib and Revis, Idzik plodded along, sticking to his top secret (INSERT INDEFINITE AMOUNT OF TIME) plan. He shouldn’t be fiscally irresponsible, but sometimes going over budget with so much cap space available is required to get a valuable commodity. However, Idzik hasn’t exhibited the ability to quickly adapt to the ever-changing landscape during free agency. “If we feel we need to add depth or we have a shortcoming,” Idzik said, “We will address it. Sometimes it takes time.” His head coach has one year to make the playoffs or suffer the consequences. The fan base has only been waiting since the ’60s. No rush. Pass the Kool-Aid and drink up. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-idzik-free-agency-flop-costs-jets-article-1.1728901#ixzz2was6zJ3V You really need to edit the liberal spacing in these articles. Would take up half the space if you tightened that up. Just a courtesy. These "reporters" must get paid by the square inch. Sister Dorothy, my 3rd grade English/grammar teacher would be appalled by the fragmented sentence structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I don't think Idzik is taking suggestions from a guy who insuated over last summer that the Jets are secretly run by aliens but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 “Idiot. The guy’s a complete idiot," Christie said. "Self-consumed, underpaid, reporter … the only way he’s empowered is because we’re spending all this time talking about Manish Mehta this morning … Who, by the way, I couldn’t pick out of a lineup and no Jets fan gives a damn about Manish Mehta … We shouldn’t be giving this dope, you know, the amount of airtime we’ve given him already.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 “Idiot. The guy’s a complete idiot," Christie said. "Self-consumed, underpaid, reporter … the only way he’s empowered is because we’re spending all this time talking about Manish Mehta this morning … Who, by the way, I couldn’t pick out of a lineup and no Jets fan gives a damn about Manish Mehta … We shouldn’t be giving this dope, you know, the amount of airtime we’ve given him already.” Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Why do we care so much about what a guy who skips leg day thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Please exclude the links to DN articles. Let's not give this motherf*cker's employer any hits to their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 For a 1st time GM Idzik has taken complete control of the organization and put the bullet squarely on his back. For better or worse he is building the roster EXACTLY the way he wants to build it. If the Jets stay at 8-8 or take a step backward this year the bullseye will be squarely on his back. If nothing else, I applaud his balls for doing it his way and standing up to the pressure from operating in the NY media market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 For a 1st time GM Idzik has taken complete control of the organization and put the bullet squarely on his back. For better or worse he is building the roster EXACTLY the way he wants to build it. If the Jets stay at 8-8 or take a step backward this year the bullseye will be squarely on his back. If nothing else, I applaud his balls for doing it his way and standing up to the pressure from operating in the NY media market. Poor Rex though... Imagine having to coach a defense with only two first rounders at corner!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 GM John Idzik's free agency flop costs NY Jets The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014, 11:15 PM : A SEPT. 19, 2010 FILE PHOTO The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback and don’t overthink, but John Idzik didn't come through. Somewhere between the predictable generalities and catch phrases like “sustainable success,” Jets general manager John Idzik insisted Thursday that everything was going according to plan. Green-and-white Kool-Aid drinkers aside, nobody believed him. The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. Idzik, the only one of seven general managers hired last year without an extensive player personnel background, has overanalyzed free agency, leaving a cavernous hole at the defensive position that Rex Ryan values most: cornerback. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-idzik-free-agency-flop-costs-jets-article-1.1728901#ixzz2was6zJ3V Don"t you love his sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Poor Rex though... Imagine having to coach a defense with only two first rounders at corner!?!?! The horror! And its not like we have 12 draft picks to get another corner or something. The offseason is over and we don't have a 3rd starting corner yet! F*ck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 “Idiot. The guy’s a complete idiot," Christie said. "Self-consumed, underpaid, reporter … the only way he’s empowered is because we’re spending all this time talking about Manish Mehta this morning … Who, by the way, I couldn’t pick out of a lineup and no Jets fan gives a damn about Manish Mehta … We shouldn’t be giving this dope, you know, the amount of airtime we’ve given him already.” I do not read his articles unless they are posted here, on a reputable news reporting blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 GM John Idzik's free agency flop costs NY Jets The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014, 11:15 PM : A SEPT. 19, 2010 FILE PHOTO The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback and don’t overthink, but John Idzik didn't come through. Somewhere between the predictable generalities and catch phrases like “sustainable success,” Jets general manager John Idzik insisted Thursday that everything was going according to plan. Green-and-white Kool-Aid drinkers aside, nobody believed him. The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. Idzik, the only one of seven general managers hired last year without an extensive player personnel background, has overanalyzed free agency, leaving a cavernous hole at the defensive position that Rex Ryan values most: cornerback. “Do we feel like we missed opportunities?” Idzik said during a conference call. “No. No we don’t.” The facts suggest otherwise. The mission was relatively simple: Sign a cornerback. Don’t overthink. For all the rhetoric about free agency preparation, budgets and player-value assessments, the Jets’ need for a veteran cornerback was elementary and the means plentiful. With a handful of quality options and an ocean of salary cap space, this shouldn’t have been an arduous task. However, Idzik reverted to his capologist roots and rigid ways to miss out on a quality corner market. Ex-Jet Antonio Cromartie signs one-year deal with the Cardinals. Ex-Jet Antonio Cromartie signs one-year deal with the Cardinals. So, Ryan was left to tell the world this comical fib: “I feel really good about our corners.” It was fitting that news of Antonio Cromartie’s one-year deal with the Cardinals surfaced minutes before Idzik and Ryan started their spin cycle on the half-hour conference call. The Jets missed out on signing cornerbacks Vontae Davis, Alterraun Verner and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie before Antonio Cromartie, who made it clear that he wanted to return, headed west. Idzik’s lack of flexibility and low-ball negotiating tactics have cost the Jets. The most grievous misstep was the GM’s inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. High-level Jets personnel wanted to sign Revis, who inked to what amounts to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Patriots after getting cut by the Buccaneers, but Idzik wasn’t interested. “It has to feel right from both ends,” Idzik said about signing any free agent. “It’s us evaluating the player, it’s us evaluating the person and how he fits into the locker room, into our organization, in our community … Then it’s us placing a value on that.” Ryan’s nose likely grew a few inches as he waxed poetic about the Jets’ Three Musketeers in the secondary: Dee Milliner, Kyle Wilson and Darrin Walls. Ryan insisted that he was happy with that bunch. The only people happier: Every wide receiver in the NFL (and some in the upcoming draft). The most grievous misstep is the John Idzik's inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. S The most grievous misstep is the John Idzik's inexplicable decision to not even entertain the possibility of reacquiring Darrelle Revis. Although the Jets could theoretically trade or draft another cornerback in the coming months, Idzik’s best option was to lock up one of the top available veterans in free agency. He classifies free agency as a “need-based operation,” so why didn’t he fill the team’s biggest defensive deficiency? Idzik doesn’t have a reputation around the league as a closer. He’s not a deal-maker. He has operated more like an accountant than a GM with football instincts during this free agency period, according to people who have negotiated with him. Cornerback isn't the only position that Idzik has swung and missed on. The Jets landed wide receiver Eric Decker, but could have further strengthened the offense last week if not for Idzik’s hard-line stance. His lack of financial flexibility cost the Jets one offensive skill position player from a playoff team last year, according to a person familiar with the team’s negotiation. While the Broncos and Patriots pounced on free agents like Aqib Talib and Revis, Idzik plodded along, sticking to his top secret (INSERT INDEFINITE AMOUNT OF TIME) plan. He shouldn’t be fiscally irresponsible, but sometimes going over budget with so much cap space available is required to get a valuable commodity. However, Idzik hasn’t exhibited the ability to quickly adapt to the ever-changing landscape during free agency. “If we feel we need to add depth or we have a shortcoming,” Idzik said, “We will address it. Sometimes it takes time.” His head coach has one year to make the playoffs or suffer the consequences. The fan base has only been waiting since the ’60s. No rush. Pass the Kool-Aid and drink up. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-idzik-free-agency-flop-costs-jets-article-1.1728901#ixzz2was6zJ3V Name-calling and labeling--the first refuge of liberal media scoundrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 For a 1st time GM Idzik has taken complete control of the organization and put the bullet squarely on his back. For better or worse he is building the roster EXACTLY the way he wants to build it. If the Jets stay at 8-8 or take a step backward this year the bullseye will be squarely on his back. If nothing else, I applaud his balls for doing it his way and standing up to the pressure from operating in the NY media market. Well said. However, I think all of us would have wanted to get one of the corners mentioned in the article.so I am not sure I would totally dismiss the points made. That said, ultimately I agree with you. Idzik is not bowing to media pressure, or trying to make a splash with the fan base by making a plethora of flashy moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 For a 1st time GM Idzik has taken complete control of the organization and put the bullet squarely on his back. For better or worse he is building the roster EXACTLY the way he wants to build it. If the Jets stay at 8-8 or take a step backward this year the bullseye will be squarely on his back. If nothing else, I applaud his balls for doing it his way and standing up to the pressure from operating in the NY media market. Only until the draft, where Rex is really the one running the whole franchise, any time we take a defensive player in the first 3 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundunit Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I mean who cares about what he writes at this point. We all know it is going to trash the Jets, possibly with made up sources, and is only meant to get people to react to it. I'm sure Mehta has Idzik crying himself to sleep wondering about what Mehta thinks since he is undoubtedly a football guru....that is why he writes for the Daily News isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 While not panicking about this obvious failure because frankly I don't have real high expectations for this Jets team anyway. WTHBS, no one can look at this and shrug their shoulders and say "Oh well, so what" because NOTHING has gotten done, except to re-sign a couple of JAGs (let's be honest and NOT be the usual Jets fans who always overrate our player) and to sign one WR who is no better than any of the starters we had last year except Stephen Hill, who SHOULD be gone this summer. I think what might have happened is that somebody must have told our GM that the free agency period starts APRIL 4th instead of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 It's pretty simple. He knows no one takes his football opinions seriously, so the only way to get anyone to notice him is to attempt to stir up controversy. It's a cry for attention. It could be a late-onset Oedipal Complex as well, and putting down others is an attempt to divert his own thoughts from being occupied this shame. Sad, really. If only girls would have talked to him who knows how things might have turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The sentiment in NFL circles from executives and agents is that Idzik whiffed on free-agent targets after misreading the market. And this is based on........... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 It's pretty simple. He knows no one takes his football opinions seriously, so the only way to get anyone to notice him is to attempt to stir up controversy. It's a cry for attention. It could be a late-onset Oedipal Complex as well, and putting down others is an attempt to divert his own thoughts from being occupied this shame. Sad, really. If only girls would have talked to him who knows how things might have turned out. Unfortunately for him, girls tend to look for a real man as opposed to one who is simply manish. Or so I've been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And this is based on........... ? Agents??? Lol. I'll go out on a limb and guess these are agents of players that the Jets didn't sign, want, or want at the numbers they wanted for their clients. Nah, that's crazy. "Hi there [Cromartie's agent]. Do you think Idzik valued your clients appropriately?" Ground breaking stuff there. What a petty little boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Unfortunately for him, girls tend to look for a real man as opposed to one who is simply manish. Or so I've been told. Sources say his nickname in high school was Manish Smegma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Poor Rex though... Imagine having to coach a defense with only two first rounders at corner!?!?! I think the issue people have is with the UDFA at the other spot. Hopeful about Milliner Wilson is "good enough" Walls is ___________ God forbid anyone suggest we could have done better with 40 million in cap space, let alone the coach of the team. Do me a favor and only flame me if you think it's an outragreous idea. Because my point is that its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sources say his nickname in high school was Manish Smegma. I thought it was Girlish Gay-tah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I thought it was Girlish Gay-tah. Lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Lame. Well... it was a high school nickname, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Well... it was a high school nickname, after all. Lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Do me a favor and only flame me if you think it's an outragreous idea. Because my point is that its not. Flame you? Maybe it's time for a day or two off. Your shell-shocked or something. Take a breath, dude. No intention of "flaming" you, whatever that even means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 While not panicking about this obvious failure because frankly I don't have real high expectations for this Jets team anyway. WTHBS, no one can look at this and shrug their shoulders and say "Oh well, so what" because NOTHING has gotten done, except to re-sign a couple of JAGs (let's be honest and NOT be the usual Jets fans who always overrate our player) and to sign one WR who is no better than any of the starters we had last year except Stephen Hill, who SHOULD be gone this summer. I think what might have happened is that somebody must have told our GM that the free agency period starts APRIL 4th instead of March. Do you really think Decker is no better than what the Jets trotted out last year? Really? I'm disappointed with FA so far, too, but that seems a little out of whack to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Rex Ryan: I feel really good about our cornerbacks http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/20/rex-ryan-i-feel-really-good-about-our-cornerbacks/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs So far this offseason the Jets have released cornerback Antonio Cromartie and missed out on several cornerbacks in free agency. And perhaps most galling, one of coach Rex Ryan’s all-time favorite players, cornerback Darrelle Revis, signed with the rival Patriots. So how does Ryan feel about that? Ryan says he feels great. Speaking to reporters today, Ryan downplayed any concerns about the Jets lacking talent at cornerback. “I feel really good about our corners,” Ryan said. “Obviously Dee Milliner, he’s a young man that we had a lot of high expectations for, and he started to fulfill those expectations later in the year. We kind of predicted that he would go through some growing pains and then come out of it and that’s exactly what he did. . . . Obviously we have Kyle Wilson who has been in that nickel role for us for a while. We were willing to get Ellis Lankster back, who is an outstanding special teams presence for us, but will maybe have more of a chance in different roles. Darrin Walls is kind of like our relief pitcher, he filled in for us, so we’re comfortable there. [They are] guys that have been in our system a while. And there’s another guy, Ras-I Dowling, a guy that we really thought a lot of. . . . I’m happy with the guys that we have.” But while Ryan might like the guys he has, none of those guys is nearly as good as Revis, or even as good as Cromartie. There’s been some talk that Ryan is unhappy with Jets General Manager John Idzik for getting rid of Revis and Cromartie, but Ryan says that’s not the case. “As far as ever being upset with John, know that there can’t be anything further from the truth than that. We are in this together. We have a great plan,” Ryan said. So far, that plan has not included acquiring a cornerback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Flame you? Maybe it's time for a day or two off. Your shell-shocked or something. Take a breath, dude. No intention of "flaming" you, whatever that even means. So, you read my state of mind from a phrase you don't even know the meaning of. I'm breathing, EY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 If the Jets signed Verner or DRC or Revis or any other CB they still aren't a playoff team. So they haven't lost anything really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 If the Jets signed Verner or DRC or Revis or any other CB they still aren't a playoff team. So they haven't lost anything really. Who do you like in the seventh at Aqueduct today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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