dbatesman Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 After years of searching, after years of reading trash by Ckmini and Mehta and Cannizzaro and all the rest, I've discovered the worst article ever written about the Jets. Without further ado, I give you... Maccagnan is the 'Godfather' to settling the Jets business Time to start calling Mike Maccagnan "The Godfather" after a Friday that changed the trajectory of the New York Jets. He may be quiet and even painfully shy, clearly uncomfortable in his own skin when he is the center of attention. But the new Jets general manager has a Michael Corleone penchant for sitting back then acting with clarity and decisiveness, such as he did on Friday when he sent a fifth round pick to the Chicago Bears for Brandon Marshall. Then an hour later, he finalized a deal for linebacker David Harris, a move that brings stability and continuity to the defense while ensuring that one of the most prominent players on the team this decade will likely retire a Jet. In one day, he settled much of the business for his new Jets family, allowing him to go into free agency with some clear-cut priorities and an agenda to return this team to the postseason. It was a big day for Maccagnan and just the start as he begins to consolidate the resources of his team. And don't forget to kiss the ring. Or better yet, bring the cannolis. What Maccagnan did on Friday was exactly what the doctor ordered for this ailing Jets team. He thought bold, he thought big. And he wasn't afraid to take a risk. After two years of John Idzik as general manager, what the Jets needed was someone willing to think with bold masterstrokes. The move for Marshall may not work, after all he is now on the wrong side of 30-years-old and has had a checkered past at his previous stops. But unlike his predecessor, Maccagnan was willing to take that risk and was willing to take a chance at making his team better. He knew what his team needed and he saw the chance to address that need with a low-risk trade. No sitting on his war chest of salary cap space. No holding onto every precious draft pick. Maccagnan weighed the options and looked at the upside. He saw the glaring need on his team for a dynamic wide receiver, a real playmaker who could make one of the worst passing offenses in the league click. And now with Brandon Marshall to put on billboards, Maccagnan can go out and try to entice a free agent quarterback to sign-up so that this team can finally start putting up some points for a change. It will be an offer that Brian Hoyer likely can't refuse. Now, with among the most wiggle room in the league under the salary cap, Maccagnan can do some damage. He still has his top picks, including the No. 6 selection in the first round. And he has some depth on a team that just needs to be augmented by some high-end quality talent, some of which he addressed on Friday with the trade for Marshall. It's the kind of deal that the Jets made in 2009 and then the season after as they built the most successful Jets team in the past quarter-century. Those teams had plenty of big names and lots of young talent, enough to lift the Jets to consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances. This time around, it will be Maccagnan thinking big and acting big. It might be enough to make those pesky New England Patriots to the North finally sleep with the fishes. That last line. Drink it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 the G Spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Great article. Very well written and thought out. Thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 After years of searching, after years of reading trash by Ckmini and Mehta and Cannizzaro and all the rest, I've discovered the worst article ever written about the Jets. Without further ado, I give you... Maccagnan is the 'Godfather' to settling the Jets business That last line. Drink it in. Real light touch with the motif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully28 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 every line was cringe worthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Now big mac is taking the revis or bust approach to FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Is this real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 there is a reason why metro is free. i prefer AM New York anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Lov'in It. It's got the eloquence of a T0m Shane, with the subtlety of a Pat TX, a modern masterpiece.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 After years of searching, after years of reading trash by Ckmini and Mehta and Cannizzaro and all the rest, I've discovered the worst article ever written about the Jets. Without further ado, I give you... Maccagnan is the 'Godfather' to settling the Jets business That last line. Drink it in. My nephew wrote that for his elementary school newspaper. He's friggin' 11 years old so GFY you elitist jerkface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Is this real That had to be written by DWC or RahRah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Can't help but hate the Jets a bit more after reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I don't find Mac to be that shy. He answers questions yet gives you nothing at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 laugh if you want but I'm glad our painfully shy godfather thinks in bold masterstrokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 laugh if you want but I'm glad our painfully shy godfather thinks in bold masterstrokes. I sure hope he returns to the village of Corleone (Houston) and confronts Don Ciccio (Rick Smith) and then savagely murders him to avenge the death of his father (acquires J.J. Watt), eh guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Terror Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He makes offers you can't refute! #genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 And what's the deal with this Bill Belichick guy? He's a regular Sollozzo, amirite??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Terror Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He's gonna break your heart Fredo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 This is still the most bizarre line ever written General manager John Idzik, the CFO of Starship 7 Enterprises, won’t be handing out Smith jerseys in the MetLife Stadium parking lot, but he’ll have a clear rooting interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 This is still the most bizarre line ever written General manager John Idzik, the CFO of Starship 7 Enterprises, won’t be handing out Smith jerseys in the MetLife Stadium parking lot, but he’ll have a clear rooting interest. True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I just want to start a blog and produce bizarre Jets articles every day, just to watch the distribution patterns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I just want to start a blog and produce bizarre Jets articles every day, just to watch the distribution patterns And that would differ from your current life how... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 And that would differ from your current life how... I would be branching out into long form. Think of the possibilities...featured columnist Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTL Jet Fan Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 That guy makes Serby blush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Whoops, wrong thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Jeez, the Mob is awarding families to Irishmen these days. Don Mac likely gets his spaghetti sauce out of a jar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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