joewilly12 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/03/jets_gm_john_idzik_we_recognize_we_have_a_need_at_cornerback.html#incart_more_sports In a wide-ranging interview on ESPN radio 98.7 on Wednesday, Jets general manager John Idzik acknowledged the team still has a hole to fill at cornerback now that all of the high-profile free-agent options are off the market. "We recognize we have a need at corner," Idzik said. "But there's plenty of road ahead of us before we get to camp." Idzik's admission was in stark contrast to the team's public stance thus far. Even head coach Rex Ryan has said he feels "really good" about the Jets' current corners, a posture no one beyond the secure confines of One Jets Drive quite buys. The Jets still have $28.7 million in cap space, per NFLPA records. Idzik's offseason to date has involved way more than thumb-twiddling and safeguarding owner Woody Johnson's bank account, however: The Jets did sign quarterback Michael Vick and wideout Eric Decker—arguably the top free agents available at their respective positions—and Idzik also replaced right tackle Austin Howard by scooping up Breno Giacomini. Yet that still hasn't stopped perceptions of incompetence (or worse) from forming, never mind that it's not even baseball season. Idzik and Ryan have talked a lot about the team having a long-term plan, but they've also been short on specifics about that plan. Then again, such reticence has been the norm since Idzik took over a little more than a year ago, and that's the way it goes. But the normally reserved GM has now made himself available for questions three times in the past week. And his interview with 98.7's Michael Kay and Don Lagreca was his most in-depth yet. We covered what he had to say about Mark Sanchez here. What follows is a quick summary of the rest of Idzik's conversation with Kay and Lagreca: • On cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who visited the Jets but signed with the Giants: "To complete a deal it has to feel right for us and it has to feel right for the player. ... You don't want to do something that doesn't fit a year or two from now." (Idzik then avoided answering a question about Darrelle Revis and the Jets' alleged lack of interest in bringing him back, especially after Revis agreed to what is essentially a one-year deal with the rival Patriots.) • On building for the long term while also doing what's necessary to win right away: "We want to win this year. But we also want to win going into 2015 and beyond." • On Michael Vick's past, which includes a prison term for a dog-fighting conviction: "We vetted that out internally. We took quite a bit of time to discuss that." • On whether Rex Ryan needs to make the playoffs this year to keep his job: Idzik refused to put "absolute benchmarks" on Ryan's job status. "We're just going to take this season and look at this season." • On reported anger within the organization because Idzik's negotiating style is allegedly too rigid: "We don't really let that affect us in any way. ... Any insinuation to the contrary I just think is inaccurate." • On whether the Jets can be a playoff team: "We're not in the business of predictions. ... We're confident in our ability to build this thing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Do you, Mr. Idzik? It sure doesn't seem like you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Do you, Mr. Idzik? It sure doesn't seem like you do. They've made it clear a few times now that they will build through the draft. We have 12 picks, I'm sure they are going to address every need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 They've made it clear a few times now that they will build through the draft. We have 12 picks, I'm sure they are going to address every need agrre, and dont rule out trades either, ,he learned from GM schneider in seattle and they traded picks for marshawn lynch and Harvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 They've made it clear a few times now that they will build through the draft. We have 12 picks, I'm sure they are going to address every need I know this is a deep draft, but can we please stop acting like 4th-7th round picks are anything other than huge gambles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Do you, Mr. Idzik? It sure doesn't seem like you do. John Idzik: YOU JUST GOT STO'D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 agrre, and dont rule out trades either, ,he learned from GM schneider in seattle and they traded picks for marshawn lynch and Harvin Yes, but you make those kind of trades in the year you really feel like you are ready to make a move. They might surprise, but I think they have next year in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundunit Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 They got 5 starters from last year's draft say they find 4 starters through this year's draft (because 5 is probably a lot). You're talking about a lot of progress in transforming your team in two years. Yes just because you draft them and start does not mean that they are all-pro, but the best way to grow into your position is experience. If we can continue to churn out 3-4 starters every year through the draft you'll see real growth and depth with the team. Unlike tannebaum philosophy of drafting 4 guys and praying they all work out and signing high priced free agents who are not as motivated to play because they got paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 They've made it clear a few times now that they will build through the draft. We have 12 picks, I'm sure they are going to address every need Awesome I'd much rather have an unproven rookie over a proven vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 agrre, and dont rule out trades either, ,he learned from GM schneider in seattle and they traded picks for marshawn lynch and Harvin ...and Leon Washington and Lendale White and Alvin Pearman and Charlie Frye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 A CB at 18 is still unappealing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Help wanted CB inquire within all the more reason to trade for DeSean Jackson solidify the WR position and go out and get Gilbert or Dennard in the 1st round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I know this is a deep draft, but can we please stop acting like 4th-7th round picks are anything other than huge gambles? Good players do slide, that seahawks defense that just won a championship was mostly built from the draft and a lot of those picks were late in the draft, OH and Idzik helped make that defense when he was with seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good players do slide, that seahawks defense that just won a championship was mostly built from the draft and a lot of those picks were late in the draft, OH and Idzik helped make that defense when he was with seattle John Idzik begins his sixth season with the Seahawks after joining the club on February 16, 2007. With Seattle, Idzik oversees player negotiations, the team’s compliance with the NFL salary cap, player personnel transactions, all football operations budgets, staff and team contracts, team travel and most aspects of the day-to-day football operations while also remaining active in player evaluations. In addition, he serves as the club’s primary liaison to the NFL Office and represents the club at League meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 • On reported anger within the organization because Idzik's negotiating style is allegedly too rigid: "We don't really let that affect us in any way. ... Any insinuation to the contrary I just think is inaccurate." Mehta's head just exploded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Sorry Idzik is not going to be the headline grabbing wheeler dealer- deal with it- attack him after we evaluate him after a couple of drafts and personnel decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I just hope Idzik ignores Woody's trashy headline grabbing nature. I mean besides Vick i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Jet Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 "We recognize we have a need at CB, but we're going to let them all leave.... So our team was torched over the top nonstop last year. No need to fill any of those wholes." Idzik is the master of the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77DRAFT Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Do we always have to draft a corner at 1, hopefully we grab a couple of corners 4-6 and hope they can play. And by the way, our secondary was awesome the last few games of the season, we shut down Miami for 3 quarters and shut them out the second half with them playing for the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Two first round cbs not enough for defensive genius to work with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Do you, Mr. Idzik? It sure doesn't seem like you do. He just said he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 "We recognize we have a need at CB, but we're going to let them all leave.... So our team was torched over the top nonstop last year. No need to fill any of those wholes." Idzik is the master of the obvious. Whores or holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 A CB at 18 is still unappealing to me. Same here. I'm quietly praying Taylor Lewan falls and makes it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Jet Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Whores or holes? Holes.... good catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Did I miss something? I dont see where idzik admits we need a corner. My feeling on the corner thing is that our DL should allow our defense to blitz less and play more coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Did I miss something? I dont see where idzik admits we need a corner. "We recognize we have a need at corner," Idzik said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I will wait and see where we are at when camp starts. So far plugged a few holes, opened a major hole at CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetknowledge Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 A CB at 18 is still unappealing to me. I want a safety or 2, if we get pryor or haha in the 1st then thats enough. But im hoping 1st. Mike evans 2nd. Bradley roby 3rd. Dion bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetknowledge Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Did I miss something? I dont see where idzik admits we need a corner. My feeling on the corner thing is that our DL should allow our defense to blitz less and play more coverage. Agreed, and let our safeties play coverage instead of in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 ...and Leon Washington and Lendale White and Alvin Pearman and Charlie Frye... pretty sure you mean whitehurst, not frye. Frye was on somebody else's watch - holmgren i think. I always thought that based on the Seattle model the Jets would have been players for Cousins or Gabbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Good players do slide, that seahawks defense that just won a championship was mostly built from the draft and a lot of those picks were late in the draft, OH and Idzik helped make that defense when he was with seattle idzik was practically calling the defense himself during the super bowl run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Did I miss something? I dont see where idzik admits we need a corner. My feeling on the corner thing is that our DL should allow our defense to blitz less and play more coverage. In a wide-ranging interview on ESPN radio 98.7 on Wednesday, Jets general manager John Idzik acknowledged the team still has a hole to fill at cornerback now that all of the high-profile free-agent options are off the market. "We recognize we have a need at corner," Idzik said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenoandtheJets Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Idzik has no relative idea on how to be a good general manager. It's still questionable on why the jets hired this guy to be the general manager when he has done mostly nothing significant. Idzik must of convinced the jets he knew what he was doing when he knew he didn't have what it takes to pick and sign good players for a team to succeed. This is a true case of the Jets being gullible and clueless and of course Same Old. Then If Idzik knew what he was doing then where is the signing of a #1 WR & a cornerback he is supposed to replace Cromartie with? Their nowhere to be found. If George Costanza was a real person he would probably be a better general manager then John Idzik that would probably be the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Does he recognize we still need a QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 John Idzik: YOU JUST GOT STO'D. I bet when you typed this, you thought "I'm sure to get reps for this". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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