joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Unless Woody invests $$$ in bleachers, Florham Park is not fan friendly for watching practice. Yes it's local but that wears off quickly when you're standing around all day They are planning on adding bleachers I believe. Dont know how they are going to add bleachers with the configuration of fields on the 2 accessible sides you are in a drainage ditch very close to the road. Great news though 20 minutes from my house looking forward to attending as many practices as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Does this mean MOAR camp reports??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Atlantic Health as currently designed, can not accommodate more than a very small crowd. A couple of hundred. They will need to make some radical changes to the grounds. Totally disagree. They already use the empty field next door for parking. And hopefully they are adding the bleachers, once they do they can comfortably accommodate thousands of fans each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 good for the fans, comfortable for the players and coaches. But I wonder if team unity and camaraderie will suffer with the players having constant access to their families and the distractions of the NYC metro area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Dont know how they are going to add bleachers with the configuration of fields on the 2 accessible sides you are in a drainage ditch very close to the road. Great news though 20 minutes from my house looking forward to attending as many practices as I can. When you walk out of the Jets building, the side where the gym is ... the turf field is right there. They don't use that field a lot, they like to practice on the grass fields. The first field, the main one they use, has space right next to it that is open. They can add bleachers right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Totally disagree. They already use the empty field next door for parking. And hopefully they are adding the bleachers, once they do they can comfortably accommodate thousands of fans each day. Where will they install bleachers there isn't any room for them to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 good for the fans, comfortable for the players and coaches. But I wonder if team unity and camaraderie will suffer with the players having constant access to their families and the distractions of the NYC metro area? That is why I like having the facility where it is. It is out of the way, but in a nice area. If they were practicing right next to the stadium, I would be afraid that the players would head into NYC with practice the next morning. That could be bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 When you walk out of the Jets building, the side where the gym is ... the turf field is right there. They don't use that field a lot, they like to practice on the grass fields. The first field, the main one they use, has space right next to it that is open. They can add bleachers right there. Only if they install bleachers on the 1 grass field and surrender the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Where will they install bleachers there isn't any room for them to do it. I believe they will install them right where there is room for them lol. There is an open space next to the first grass field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 good for the fans, comfortable for the players and coaches. But I wonder if team unity and camaraderie will suffer with the players having constant access to their families and the distractions of the NYC metro area? I agree at first but it really hasn't made a difference being in Cortland the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Only if they install bleachers on the 1 grass field and surrender the field. No there is room next to the first field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The are some great places to eat in the Morristown area when attending camp I've heard any all suggestions would be welcome this year id like to explore the area further and leave the bologna sandwich at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I believe they will install them right where there is room for them lol. There is an open space next to the first grass field. Disagree there isn't all that much room for stadium bleachers if you mean possibly small sets of bleachers like 6 rows then maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The are some great places to eat in the Morristown area when attending camp I've heard any all suggestions would be welcome this year id like to explore the area further and leave the bologna sandwich at home. Forunately I know this area very well since my son goes to school there. Also, I like to eat lol. So I will be putting together a guide to training camp. We are up there all the time taking my son out to eat after his football games. Morristown, Madison, Florham Park....so many good places to eat up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Forunately I know this area very well since my son goes to school there. Also, I like to eat lol. So I will be putting together a guide to training camp. We are up there all the time taking my son out to eat after his football games. Morristown, Madison, Florham Park....so many good places to eat up there. Thanks a lot that will enhance the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 What would be nice is if they did an actual upgrade and there were bleachers from end zone to end zone, like they had at Hofstra. They would need to make other changes for the, the road to the parking lot is in the way. I don't see them doing anything like that before July. So I guess I am in the camp that is hoping there is a nice bleacher alternative. Because I would like to go often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks a lot that will enhance the trip. We need to do a JetNation Training Camp Event as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 We need to do a JetNation Training Camp Event as well. You buy the beer and hand out free t-shirts and stickers in the lot let me know the day and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 How cool does that look #Jets .. #AppleMaps pic.twitter.com/orLwu34pat — (@TheSheikh) March 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Should've taken the opportunity to go back to Long island, where they belong. they have been in NJ much longer than they were in NY ... time for Long Islanders to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4ever Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Is there a Dave and Buster's nearby for team camaraderie building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You buy the beer and hand out free t-shirts and stickers in the lot let me know the day and time. Awesome! And looking at the map that JoeC just posted, Field One looks to be the best place for the bleachers. That still gives them two grass fields and one turf field. And they are really close to the facility. I think field one could become bleachers, that would be the path of least resistance...don't have to do much in the way of improvements to make that happen. I know the camp schedule usually comes out in July, definitely interested in seeing what the schedule looks like with a new coaching staff. Can't wait for Jets football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenoandtheJets Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 This is the best decision the Jets have made in years. It's easy to get to. I have been there to see training camp in past seasons. It's a state of the art facility. The Jets are technically NJ's team because are now going to hold training camp, practice during the season and play in a stadium all located in the garden state. I'm surprised the name hasn't been changed to NJ yet for both Jets & Giants. I guess they get more revenue through using NY. It would make geographic sense if both teams changed to NJ Jets and Giants. Maybe someday that will happen. Both Giants and Jets do infact train in NJ now which should hopefully convince them to make them NJ named teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Florham Park seems like it was the plan all along. Then Rex said he wanted to go away for camp. I know people want it in Long Island. But doing camp at home will actually be a selling point for the players in future years. And bigger crowds should mean the practices are filled with energy. Not to mention this must save Woody a small fortune... food, lodging, paying off the police to not give breath-a-lizer to Rex. Security, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not to mention this must save Woody a small fortune... food, lodging, paying off the police to not give breath-a-lizer to Rex. Security, etc. I never really thought about the cost savings, I guess that makes sense. Just seems like a good idea to practice where they have their nicest facility. And close to me. Both of those things make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I never really thought about the cost savings, I guess that makes sense. Just seems like a good idea to practice where they have their nicest facility. And close to me. Both of those things make sense. That's why I'm here Max.....I complete you! Since Woody just sold his 5th Ave. Penthouse for $77 million..... the Florham Park savings probably didn't even cross his mind!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 good for the fans, comfortable for the players and coaches. But I wonder if team unity and camaraderie will suffer with the players having constant access to their families and the distractions of the NYC metro area? Dont NFL camps have lights out policies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 That's why I'm here Max.....I complete you! Since Woody just sold his 5th Ave. Penthouse for $77 million..... the Florham Park savings probably didn't even cross his mind!! By nature I tend to be very incomplete. So I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Totally disagree. They already use the empty field next door for parking. And hopefully they are adding the bleachers, once they do they can comfortably accommodate thousands of fans each day. I've attended nearly every open practice and events there. The main practice fields are elevated on a berm. There is a very small bleacher there now and about six feet of space between the drop and the fence. Most of the perimeter to the fields can only accommodate about two or three deep. They will need to elevate the surrounding areas to those fields and widen them to avoid people falling down the hill. It was not designed for thousands of fans to view. The open practices that they have had to date have been uncomfortable for the fans who were not there early enough to line up along the fence. The entire area immediately around the practice fields needs to be changed. It was impossible for young kids to see anything unless they were right on the fence. Last year they roped off a small patch for children only, which was very much appreciated. To make it suitable, much work needs to be done. Parking not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Dont NFL camps have lights out policies? i'm not sure if the players actually stay on premesis at night at Florham Park. Do they have dorms or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 booooooooooooooooooo I like the idea of getting away from everything and bonding as a team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO DRUNKEN CAMP REPORTS FROM JERSEY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've attended nearly every open practice and events there. The main practice fields are elevated on a berm. There is a very small bleacher there now and about six feet of space between the drop and the fence. Most of the perimeter to the fields can only accommodate about two or three deep. They will need to elevate the surrounding areas to those fields and widen them to avoid people falling down the hill. It was not designed for thousands of fans to view. The open practices that they have had to date have been uncomfortable for the fans who were not there early enough to line up along the fence. The entire area immediately around the practice fields needs to be changed. It was impossible for young kids to see anything unless they were right on the fence. Last year they roped off a small patch for children only, which was very much appreciated. To make it suitable, much work needs to be done. Parking not an issue. They can't change much theres drainage and a road in the area you are talking about. I dont think those fields are lighted either so no "family night" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO DRUNKEN CAMP REPORTS FROM JERSEY? Good luck with that there aren't any bushes to hide behind and you won't get any beer or alcohol in that facility, you could sit in your car and get smashed and then try to enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO DRUNKEN CAMP REPORTS FROM JERSEY? you can stay with me Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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