JETSfaninNE Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Agreed. But he didn't fail here because of how he handled the media, he failed because he just wouldn't improve the team in the offseason and his drafts were horrible. He was in over his head, he didn't know what he was doing. In terms of handling the media I thought he did a good job mostly, despite having Rex there who kept cracking jokes. He was trying to be all business and keep it professinal, he never really said too much, never gave out too much info. I liked that. The rest of him I hated. The thing is when Idzik did speak it never spoke confidently like he know what he was doing. Everyone gave him the benefit of the doubt the first year b/c it was a change most wanted and he was severely handcuffed with the cap. It wasn't really until last year that we saw he was a poor negotiator and apparently was a shut in and not a team player in the organization. Since Macc has come in up until his pre-draft presser he is a man that sounds like he has a definitive plan and has an actual answer for the Jets. (And he already proved his negotiating chops as well for bringing in some big time talent) Only time will tell but I do think this is a night and day difference between GMs and I'm happy we had Idzik for 2 years b/c without a GM steering the Jets into a glacier we may not have gotten the significant change we needed in the organization. I couldn't be more excited about where this org goes from here under Macc and Bowles. Edited April 24, 2015 by JETSfaninNE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 So trading down is on his mind, interesting. I just a news alert saying there're reaching out to every team ahead of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 it is so reassuring to finally have a personnel guy as gm. how different is this, i actually am not worried about who they pick. Wasn't Bradway a personnel guy? if they trade down i can't help but think they're going OL in the first, then going rb/wr later on. he just said you can get wrs in later rounds. I think earlier in the week he said you find offensive linemen in later rounds. Disturbing visual right there As long as they do it on the air, I won't have to worry about seeing or hearing it. Of course one of these mooks will post it on here and then I will be stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'll save my comments for when the article arrives here, LOL, But I think he could be more then just solid. As you pointed out, he is a 3rd or 4th round talent. Good job Yep...I like what I've seen from him and scouting reports are very good. Great instinct/effort guy...I think he should be average at the very least...could be very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinemanCT Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Idzik was a "breath of fresh air" because he wanted to build "sustainable success"...every new HC/GM we bring in is the same "breath of fresh air" until they aren't. 2 Major differences 1. Macc wouldn't have taken the job with Rex still here 2. Idzik wasn't a scout or pro personnel guy the next couple drafts are going to be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 2 Major differences 1. Macc wouldn't have taken the job with Rex still here 2. Idzik wasn't a scout or pro personnel guy the next couple drafts are going to be interesting Point is...every coach/gm the Jets have hired in the 28 years I've been a fan is always the same "breath of fresh air"...I'm not saying these guys will fail like all the others have, I just think it's funny to see it unfold the same way every time. Hopefully with Bowles and Mac it ends differently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Have you tried the website? I'm using the app. I'm sure the website is streaming as well. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 For those who missed it Maccagnan's press conference is up now: http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Mike-Maccagnan-Pre-Draft-Press-Conference/60f18a49-e17f-46e8-9f01-d85d54101934 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmat321 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What worries me are the constant public appearances with BOTH the 5 o'clock shadow AND the goatee. You got to go one way or the other. Tells me he may be indecisive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What worries me are the constant public appearances with BOTH the 5 o'clock shadow AND the goatee. You got to go one way or the other. Tells me he may be indecisive. It's a smoke scree=n. He could trade up or down....I can shave it off or let it grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What worries me are the constant public appearances with BOTH the 5 o'clock shadow AND the goatee. You got to go one way or the other. Tells me he may be indecisive. This tells me the man works too damn hard and doesn't give a poo what the media thinks of his looks. LIKE A BOSS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 The thing is when Idzik did speak it never spoke confidently like he know what he was doing. Everyone gave him the benefit of the doubt the first year b/c it was a change most wanted and he was severely handcuffed with the cap. It wasn't really until last year that we saw he was a poor negotiator and apparently was a shut in and not a team player in the organization. Since Macc has come in up until his pre-draft presser he is a man that sounds like he has a definitive plan and has an actual answer for the Jets. (And he already proved his negotiating chops as well for bringing in some big time talent) Only time will tell but I do think this is a night and day difference between GMs and I'm happy we had Idzik for 2 years b/c without a GM steering the Jets into a glacier we may not have gotten the significant change we needed in the organization. I couldn't be more excited about where this org goes from here under Macc and Bowles. For me Idzik was done when he said last year during his state of the team presser that the Jets as "currently" constituted had more than enough talent to win! That "execution" was the key problem not the lack of talent.. That for me showed that Idzik was INCOMPETENT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 ^^^ that is until the stupid jets fans run him out of town. Honestly it would of been nice to see what idzik could of done with cap space he himself created. Idzik did draft the droy when everyone hated the pick. Can't knock him for everything. I do like Mccags way better though Jesus Christ if I hear this nonsense again...... Idzik didn't clear squat, those contract were all set to clear up well before he showed up. He did nothing but execute the cuts Tanny already had set up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 What worries me are the constant public appearances with BOTH the 5 o'clock shadow AND the goatee. You got to go one way or the other. Tells me he may be indecisive. I know ! what is he, too busy to shave ? you are either a lumberjack or an executive make up your mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I know ! what is he, too busy to shave ? you are either a lumberjack or an executive make up your mind ! All I care about is he can Draft, create reasonable contracts, and runs a Professional outfit. All of which are massive upgrades on Trader Mike, John Idzik, or Terry Bradway that we've had to endure for the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Both Bowles & Mac are talking the talk. Love their communication skills, they say a lot by saying very little. Unlike Rex who expounded on every subject but said nothing of importance. So, now they just need to walk the walk. Should be a breath of fresh air to follow a team that does their talking on the field again. The false bravado of the past 3 years was stale as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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