F.Chowds Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Eric Decker spent some time on the Jets practice fields back in January, when the Broncos used the Jets’ training center to practice for the Super Bowl. Now, he’s out there as a Jet, and beside the change of uniform, there is one more obvious difference — Peyton Manning is no longer throwing him the football. Decker, the Jets’ big free-agent acquisition this offseason, has to adjust to life with Geno Smith and Michael Vick throwing him the ball instead of Manning, one of the greatest quarterbacks ever. “There’s only so many greats that do play the game. He’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer. We all know that,” Decker said of Manning. “My opportunity to play with him was tremendous. I took so much away from having that experience. “I see a lot of talent in this quarterback room. I’m excited about growing with them. I still feel like I’ve got a lot of football to play.” The Jets hope so. They gave him a five-year, $36.25 million contract in March, hoping he will be the go-to receiver this team has been searching for. Decker had 87 catches for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns last year, his second season posting huge numbers. That also happens to be how long he had Manning as his quarterback. When the Jets evaluated Decker, they weighed the Peyton factor into the decision. How much was he a product of Manning? The Jets came away convinced Decker’s numbers might be slightly inflated, but they were getting a top receiver. “Clearly, he’s going to be a go-to guy,” Jets coach Rex Ryan said. “This is going to be a guy that you can get him the ball in critical situations. You can get him the ball in the red zone. I think you can see that. Obviously, the numbers everybody can say are skewed a little bit. You had Peyton Manning. That might be true, but I do think he had eight touchdowns when [Tim] Tebow was the quarterback [in 2011]. I think that’s pretty impressive.” Decker actually only caught four touchdowns from Tebow. The other four that season were from Kyle Orton. Playing without Manning is not the only adjustment for Decker. The 27-year-old also must get used to being the No. 1 receiver after being a complementary piece in Denver. “I don’t see [it as] ‘I’m No. 1, he’s No. 2, he’s No. 3,’ ” Decker said. “All of us have to be on the field to make plays. It takes all 11 guys to have a successful offense I came here knowing I could help out in different facets whether it’s on the field or off the field. I’m just excited about this opportunity. This is honestly the best I’ve felt any offseason coming in. I’ve been telling people I feel like a rookie all over again, which is nice because I’ve got to prove myself.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Translation: "I was once young and possessed a future, then I got married and now I have nothing. Nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Translation: "I was once young and possessed a future, then I got married and now I have nothing. Nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. Yeah, ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. They have a pill now if you have that problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. They have a pill now if you have that problem Pills won't help - Shane simply don't swing that way. Now post a picture of Canning Tatum and you're barking up T0m's tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. This might be the greatest meatball pitch in the history of Jetnation. Everyone, take a number, this is going to be like the deli counter at Waldbaum's on a Saturday morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Since when does a #2 receiver know anything about scouting QB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 decker apparently thinks very highly of tajh boyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I think he meant "the Jets have a lot of QBs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. Your doing it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Your doing it wrong. Hot chicks don't stay hot for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Pills won't help - Shane simply don't swing that way. Now post a picture of Canning Tatum and you're barking up T0m's tree! Tatum is filthy good-looking though. Come on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hot chicks don't stay hot for long. They only stay as hot as you keep them. DCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 OMGosh there's like really offensive, really chauvinistic, misogynistic like language in this thread. I just want an apology for it, I find some of these words hurtful and offensive. I'm suffering from like...emotional trauma reading some of this stuff. As hot as you keep them? OMGosh that's super sexist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 OMGosh there's like really offensive, really chauvinistic, misogynistic like language in this thread. I just want an apology for it, I find some of these words hurtful and offensive. I'm suffering from like...emotional trauma reading some of this stuff. As hot as you keep them? OMGosh that's super sexist. Worthy of a groin kick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Worthy of a groin kick? That's a little grody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. You know, there is a possibility that he actually likes her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 You know, there is a possibility that he actually likes her. I actually never even considered that possibility, and that saddens me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'm sure they all have huge talents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That's a very good picture of her. She is not really that hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 You know, there is a possibility that he actually likes her. That works for approximately two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Well this thread went sideways quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That works for approximately two weeks. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Having seen an interview with both of them, they don't strike me as the smartest couple. Yes, it could be they have that in common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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