kelly Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Twenty-five games into Todd Bowles' head coaching career, his Jets are a mess. After last year's promising 10-6 debut, the Jets are 3-6 this year. Bowles just had to bench two star players, Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson, for the first quarter Sunday in Miami, reportedly because they were late to a meeting. This is habitual behavior for both players, a source told NJ Advance Media. Wilkerson reportedly just no-showed for a Saturday walk-through last month. Oh, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Brandon Marshall got into a heated exchange on the sideline Sunday in Miami, as the Jets lost again. The Jets are a team in chaos, right ? "Not at all," Bowles said Monday. "We had more turmoil going on last year when we won four or five in a row. This year is normal. Brandon and Fitz bark on the sideline all the time. That's just football talk. That goes without saying." Bowles insisted he has complete control over this locker room. "Completely, yes," he said. Why does he believe this? "I know me," he said. "I know how I address the team. I know how the team responds. I have no issues with that." He said he isn't bothered by the perception that the Jets are dysfunctional. "Not at all," he said. "I know what reality is, so we know what everything is inside this building, and we're a close-knit group." Still, Bowles said he needs to coach better. "I haven't done a good job," he said. "We're 3-6. It speaks for itself. I've got to do a lot better job coaching. We've got to do a lot better job penalty-wise. Situational football, we've got to be better. Any time there's a turnover, or a big play given up, it falls on the head coach. So I take full responsibility for everything." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/todd_bowles_says_he_has_control_over_jets_but_need.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 4 minutes ago, kelly said: Twenty-five games into Todd Bowles' head coaching career, his Jets are a mess. After last year's promising 10-6 debut, the Jets are 3-6 this year. Bowles just had to bench two star players, Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson, for the first quarter Sunday in Miami, reportedly because they were late to a meeting. This is habitual behavior for both players, a source told NJ Advance Media. Wilkerson reportedly just no-showed for a Saturday walk-through last month. Oh, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Brandon Marshall got into a heated exchange on the sideline Sunday in Miami, as the Jets lost again. The Jets are a team in chaos, right ? "Not at all," Bowles said Monday. "We had more turmoil going on last year when we won four or five in a row. This year is normal. Brandon and Fitz bark on the sideline all the time. That's just football talk. That goes without saying." Bowles insisted he has complete control over this locker room. "Completely, yes," he said. Why does he believe this? "I know me," he said. "I know how I address the team. I know how the team responds. I have no issues with that." He said he isn't bothered by the perception that the Jets are dysfunctional. "Not at all," he said. "I know what reality is, so we know what everything is inside this building, and we're a close-knit group." Still, Bowles said he needs to coach better. "I haven't done a good job," he said. "We're 3-6. It speaks for itself. I've got to do a lot better job coaching. We've got to do a lot better job penalty-wise. Situational football, we've got to be better. Any time there's a turnover, or a big play given up, it falls on the head coach. So I take full responsibility for everything." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/todd_bowles_says_he_has_control_over_jets_but_need.html#incart_river_index Routinely missing meetings is how you want the team to respond, Todd? OMG ih8 this team!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 New York Jets coach Todd Bowles is not having a great year -- he said so himself -- but he's being unfairly criticized for the Sheldon Richardson-Muhammad Wilkerson mess. Let's not lose sight of what happened: Richardson and Wilkerson broke the rules, and they were disciplined by Bowles, who sat them for the first quarter Sunday in Miami. He's a no-nonsense coach, and he got tired of their nonsense, so he sent a message to them -- and the rest of the team -- by making them sit in "timeout" for a quarter.Suddenly, there is an "inmates-running-the-asylum" perception of the Jets. Hey, it's easy to connect the dots: Two talented defensive linemen showed up late for a meeting and got benched ... Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshallargued on the sideline ... the defense lacked discipline, committing dumb personal fouls. These are red flags, no doubt, and it's on Bowles to clean up the dysfunctional image. It's hard for fans to stomach a bad team, let alone a bad team with rotten chemistry. But he took the correct approach by reprimanding Richardson and Wilkerson. They should be cast as the villains, not the coach.Richardson and Wilkerson are NFL veterans, not 22-year-old rookies. They're supposed to be team leaders, not divisive influences in the locker room. They acted selfishly, ignoring the team concept. They compounded it by refusing to speak with reporters after the game, showing no accountability for their actions. Richardson spoke to the team's radio and TV affiliates, but that was it. Fans may not care if their heroes talk to the media, but it is mandated by the league. Instead of taking a mature approach, they bolted the locker room, sulking. It's unfortunate because they're gifted players, both with a chance to go down as two of the best in franchise history. That'll never happen because the Jets almost certainly will trade the twice-suspended Richardson in the offseason. He wants to be paid as one of the top defensive lineman in the NFL, which makes his behavior all the more troubling. If this is how he acts when he's playing for a contract, how will he respond if/when he gets the big deal? It won't be from the Jets. Wilkerson got the deal he coveted -- five years, $86 million, including $37 million fully guaranteed at signing. After two years of chafing about his contract, he cashed in -- and deservedly so. But this is how he responds? Talk about a lack of gratitude.People close to Wilkerson say he's frustrated by his injury situation. His surgically-repaired ankle has flared up, causing him to miss one game and several practices. This is a murky situation that could be the root of his discontentment. Three weeks ago, he complained about playing in pain while the Jets told everyone he was fine. Perhaps not coincidentally, he blew off the Oct. 22 walk-through, the day before he sat out against the Baltimore Ravens. That happened to be his 27th birthday. There were plans to have a cake in the defensive meeting, but he never showed. The Jets got him a cake, but they took a pie in the face.Maybe Wilkerson felt mistreated by the organization. Maybe Richardson was ticked off because they dangled him in trade talks before last week's deadline. But there are no excuses for violating team rules. As Richardson like to say, "It's a business, bro." Bowles took care of business by benching them. It was the right move. Now we'll see if he can contain the brushfire. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64680/jets-coach-sends-right-message-by-benching-two-stars-but-is-it-too-late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOJ Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 On 7/18/2016 at 4:11 PM, Mainejet said: Mac SUCKS as a GM. It basically took him a f*cking lifetime to sign Mo - an excellent players and one you can build your defense around. This team will SUCK this season and that's because Mac SUCKED in the draft. WHEN is everyone going to understand that when the Jets have a LOSING record/bad seaon that is a DIRECT indictment on the GM? Mac does suck .... the CS does there is more talent on this team then in the last few years. Also, how the hell do you know if Mac has spoken to Bowles about the teams lack of performance? You don't so stop speculating about Just now, kelly said: New York Jets coach Todd Bowles is not having a great year -- he said so himself -- but he's being unfairly criticized for the Sheldon Richardson-Muhammad Wilkerson mess. Let's not lose sight of what happened: Richardson and Wilkerson broke the rules, and they were disciplined by Bowles, who sat them for the first quarter Sunday in Miami. He's a no-nonsense coach, and he got tired of their nonsense, so he sent a message to them -- and the rest of the team -- by making them sit in "timeout" for a quarter.Suddenly, there is an "inmates-running-the-asylum" perception of the Jets. Hey, it's easy to connect the dots: Two talented defensive linemen showed up late for a meeting and got benched ... Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshallargued on the sideline ... the defense lacked discipline, committing dumb personal fouls. These are red flags, no doubt, and it's on Bowles to clean up the dysfunctional image. It's hard for fans to stomach a bad team, let alone a bad team with rotten chemistry. But he took the correct approach by reprimanding Richardson and Wilkerson. They should be cast as the villains, not the coach.Richardson and Wilkerson are NFL veterans, not 22-year-old rookies. They're supposed to be team leaders, not divisive influences in the locker room. They acted selfishly, ignoring the team concept. They compounded it by refusing to speak with reporters after the game, showing no accountability for their actions. Richardson spoke to the team's radio and TV affiliates, but that was it. Fans may not care if their heroes talk to the media, but it is mandated by the league. Instead of taking a mature approach, they bolted the locker room, sulking. It's unfortunate because they're gifted players, both with a chance to go down as two of the best in franchise history. That'll never happen because the Jets almost certainly will trade the twice-suspended Richardson in the offseason. He wants to be paid as one of the top defensive lineman in the NFL, which makes his behavior all the more troubling. If this is how he acts when he's playing for a contract, how will he respond if/when he gets the big deal? It won't be from the Jets. Wilkerson got the deal he coveted -- five years, $86 million, including $37 million fully guaranteed at signing. After two years of chafing about his contract, he cashed in -- and deservedly so. But this is how he responds? Talk about a lack of gratitude.People close to Wilkerson say he's frustrated by his injury situation. His surgically-repaired ankle has flared up, causing him to miss one game and several practices. This is a murky situation that could be the root of his discontentment. Three weeks ago, he complained about playing in pain while the Jets told everyone he was fine. Perhaps not coincidentally, he blew off the Oct. 22 walk-through, the day before he sat out against the Baltimore Ravens. That happened to be his 27th birthday. There were plans to have a cake in the defensive meeting, but he never showed. The Jets got him a cake, but they took a pie in the face.Maybe Wilkerson felt mistreated by the organization. Maybe Richardson was ticked off because they dangled him in trade talks before last week's deadline. But there are no excuses for violating team rules. As Richardson like to say, "It's a business, bro." Bowles took care of business by benching them. It was the right move. Now we'll see if he can contain the brushfire. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64680/jets-coach-sends-right-message-by-benching-two-stars-but-is-it-too-late NIce cover up for a inept coach. This team has digressed NOT IMPROVED since last year so no amount of justification or explanation is going to change the fact that he is responsible for how the team plays week in and week out. they are 3-6 and going nowhere... that is the bottom line and he part of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Welcome to our Week 10 version of the New York Jets mailbag. This week, our question takes aim at the HC of the NYJ. @RichCimini #jetsmail Is Bowles another one of those excellent coordinators who is not capable of being NFL Head Coach ? 12:05 PM - 11 Nov 2016 @RichCimini: It's a fair question, Dutch. You are what your record says you are (a famous coach once said that), and Todd Bowles' record is 13-12 -- mediocre. I think it's too soon to say he can't be a success, but his performance this season -- poor -- is raising some red flags. The talent on the team is better than 3-6, and yet the Jets seem incapable of playing two good quarters in a row. The scoring defense is ranked 24th, and that's his baby. They give up too many big plays, often because they repeat mistakes. They've lost their identity on defense. Their first-quarter scoring differential is minus-22, tied for 26th -- a sign of poor preparation. They don't make proper in-game adjustments on a consistent basis. They don't play well at home. Player development is lagging. Other than Leonard Williams and Quincy Enunwa, how many players have improved from last year? I can go on and on, but you get the point. On the positive side, Bowles has done a good job of changing the culture. Despite the transgressions of Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson, the inmates aren't running the asylum. But that doesn't mean the chemistry is good. It's not, and I've had team insiders tell me they saw the warning signs as far back as training camp. Complacency struck certain segments of the locker room, which is hard to believe. After last season's crushing finish, this team should've been hungry for the postseason. The Jets haven't played that way, and it falls on Bowles. I'd be surprised if Bowles gets fired after the season, but I've covered this team long enough to know anything is possible. In the end, though, I think Woody Johnson will give Bowles a chance to get it fixed in 2017. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64770/will-jets-todd-bowles-be-the-latest-hot-shot-coordinator-to-fail-as-a-coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Mike Maccagnan's biggest hits, misses as GM of the Jets > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/mike_maccagnans_biggest_hits_misses_as_gm_of_the_j.html#0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Another Kelly ( aka Kevin) thread that tells us exactly nothing we don't already know. Yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Can we rename the thread title and remove "pay" from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 -- A few thoughts and observations on New York Jetsgeneral manager Mike Maccagnan, who met the media Wednesday for his annual State of the Union address : 1. The looming quarterback decision has cast a light on the coach-general manager dynamic. This is important because this isn't your typical quarterback situation. Maccagnan himself said it's "more complicated than some people realize."Coach Todd Bowles has "the final say," according to Maccagnan, who said he will consult with Bowles during the decision-making process. I'd give anything to be a fly on the wall during that conversation.As a coach, Bowles lives in a week-to-week world. His job is to win games, and he has said he'll pick the quarterback that gives him the best chance to win. Based on that premise, you have to think he'll select Ryan Fitzpatrick over Bryce Petty, assuming Fitzpatrick is healthy. As a GM, Maccagnan's job is to see the big picture, and the big picture is clear: Petty must play. They need to determine if he can be their starter in 2017 even if it costs them some games this season.Ideally, the coach and GM should have a checks-and-balances partnership, but Maccagnan always has been mindful about not stepping on Bowles' turf. The coach should have the final say on who plays, but Bowles needs to have an open mind and be willing to play for the future if that's what Maccagnan recommends. Stubbornness may win a couple of extra games, but it won't help the franchise in the long run. 2. Maccagnan said he has "no regrets" about re-signing Fitzpatrick for $12 million after their interminably long stalemate. In retrospect, it looks like a horrible decision, but it was the right move at the time. In my opinion, the only criticism is they didn't get it done sooner. 3. I came away from the 30-minute sitdown thinking Darrelle Revis is playing his final six games as a Jet. Maccagnan wasn't critical of the declining Revis, but it wasn't hard to read between the lines. He said there have been "glitches in his play," and he gave only lukewarm responses when asked about Revis' overall effort. I asked Maccagnan, point blank, if he considers Revis a top-five corner, and he replied with a non-answer, saying they have to evaluate it after the season. The GM declined to commit to Revis for 2017, a rather stunning non-endorsement when you consider they owe him a fully guaranteed $6 million. 4. Maccagnan made a curious comment about Bowles: "He's going to be a very good head coach in this league." Going to be? That quote jumped out. Asked to assess the current Bowles, Maccagnan said simply, "I think Todd is going to be a very good head coach in this league and I think he's doing a good job right now." His word choice was interesting. Maccagnan doesn't control Bowles' fate -- both men report to owner Woody Johnson -- but the GM's words certainly carry weight. 5. Deon Simon should feel pretty good about himself. Maccagnan offered unsolicited praise of the backup nose tackle -- a seventh-round pick in 2015 -- mentioning him prominently among a group of young players on the rise. In fact, Simon got more love than any other player. Perhaps trying to squash the perception that the Jets are an old, broken-down team, Maccagnan emphasized the promise of their young players -- Darron Lee, Lorenzo Mauldin, Devin Smith, Juston Burris, Robby Anderson, Jalin Marshall and Charone Peake. He also praised Ben Ijalana and Wes Johnson. He had me until he complimented Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who has made no impact whatsoever. 6. So, Mike, about those efforts to trade Sheldon Richardson ... crickets. He declined to confirm or deny that he shopped Richardson before the trading deadline. Translation: He shopped him hard. Chances are, those efforts will resume after the season. 7. Maccagnan on Christian Hackenberg: "We like Christian. .... We see a lot of potential in him. We knew, going in, there are things he needs to improve upon." He said Petty made "quite a bit of improvement" from Year 1 to Year 2, and he expects the same from Hackenberg. 8. Maccagnan's update on Erin Henderson was ominous. You may recall the linebacker, who has a history of alcohol-related issues, was placed on the non-football injury list last month. "He's taking some time to deal with a few things," the GM said. "We'll address that at the end of the season." > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64942/todd-bowles-has-final-say-on-jets-qb-decision-but-questions-emerge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd71 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Please fire Bowles. No clue as a head coach, He's lost the locker room. I don't care what his record was last season. He's soft and doesn't have any control of his team. When players start to dictate who the starting QB should be, then the coach has completely lost control and respect. I would retain Macc though. But Bowles needs to go - immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 As was expected, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan didn't say much of anything at his midseason press conference Wednesday.He didn't want to make headlines, so the headlines he made (see here, here and here) were based off cliche answers to routine questions. Was that really what Jet fans wanted to hear? Probably not, but it's what they got.But have no fear, because I'm here to give you exactly what Maccagnan wouldn't: The point-by-point plan of how he's going to turn this sad team around. OK, so this isn't everything the Jets need to do, but it's where they should start : Release LT Ryan Clady, OT Breno Giacomini, CB Darrelle Revis, K Nick Folk Why? The Jets are set to be $1 million over the salary cap this offseason, per OTC. Maccagnan is going to have to make a few moves if the team wants to spend in free agency.Clady struggled before the Jets placed him on the season-ending injured reserve. Giacomini has struggled since his activation off the physically unable to perform list. Revis isn't worth his $15.3 cap hit, and frees $9 million if released. Folk has struggled this season (one missed kick, two missed extra points) and frees $3 million if released. Making these moves takes the Jets from $1 million over, to $25 million under. Trade Sheldon Richardson and second-round pick to Colts in exchange for No. 11 pick in NFL Draft Why? The Jets made every effort to trade Richardson at the deadline, but no team was willing to part with a first-round pick. Now that it's known Richardson has an issue with tardiness (although he refuted NJ Advance Media's report), his value has taken a hit. Which free agents should Jets target? So the Jets are going to have to sweeten the pot. They need another first-round pick (you'll see why below). So package Richardson, and this year's second, to move back into the first round and get the No. 11 pick. The Jets would also free another $8 million (get to $33 million under) in cap space by trading Richardson. Talk to receiver Brandon Marshall, let him know this will be a rebuild Why? Marshall is going to be 33 in March. He has never played in a playoff game. The Jets are clearly a team entering a rebuild, and Marshall doesn't have many years left.Maccagnan needs to talk to Marshall and find out if he would like to be traded to a contender. If he does, do good by Marshall and move him. If he doesn't, keep him on the roster. He only has a $7.5 million cap hit, so he's not breaking the bank. But the right thing to do is what Marshall wants at this point in his career. Trading Marshall would bring increase the Jets available cap space (including moves outlined above) to $41 million. Sign Nick Perry (Packers OLB), Michael Floyd (Cardinals WR), Terron Armstead (Saints LT)/ Cordy Glenn (Bills LT), Brian Hoyer (Bears QB) Why? This assuming these players are neither re-signed or franchise tagged. On the first day of free agency, Maccagnan needs to make a splash for the future. Outside of Hoyer, Perry, Floyd, Armstead and Glenn will all be under 28 years old when the 2017 season begins.Perry gives the Jets a pure edge rusher. Armstead or Glenn a young, proven left tackle for years to come. Hoyer a veteran quarterback to help groom Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg. Floyd is a player that should be signed only if Marshall is moved (as outlined above). He's young (26), physical (6-2, 220 pounds), and having a down year (he'll be cheap). He's the perfect low-risk, high-reward type signing. Draft Michigan CB/S Jabrill Peppers (first first-round pick), Alabama OT Cam Robinson (second first-round pick) Why? The Jets need playmakers in their secondary. Period. They don't have any true difference makers back there now. Marcus Gilchrist, Marcus Williams and Buster Skrine are solid, but not game-changers. Calvin Pryor is a bit of a one-trick pony.Peppers would give the team a true X-factor, similar to Tyrann Mathiu in Arizona.And who was the guy to design Mathiu's role with the Cardinals? Todd Bowles(Arizona's defensive coordinator 2013-2014). Peppers can also return punts and kicks. As for Robinson, this is why the Richardson trade makes sense. By letting go of both Clady and Giacomini, the Jets need to find themselves two new tackles. Signing Glenn or Armstead in free agency gets them their left tackle, selecting Robinson gives them a right. Imagine that offensive line for a second? Amrstead and Robinson outside. Brian Winters (having a huge season) and James Carpenter at guard. Nick Mangold at center. The unit would have the potential to be the best non-Cowboys front in the league. Robinson is projected to go top-20 right now, so the Jets can't really wait to see if he's there in the second. They'd essentially be giving up a second-round pick and a player of excess (Richardson) for an extra $8 million in cap space and Robinson. You have to sign up for that. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/fixing_the_jets_how_mike_maccagnan_can_turn_this_t.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 9 hours ago, kelly said: As was expected, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan didn't say much of anything at his midseason press conference Wednesday.He didn't want to make headlines, so the headlines he made (see here, here and here) were based off cliche answers to routine questions. Was that really what Jet fans wanted to hear? Probably not, but it's what they got.But have no fear, because I'm here to give you exactly what Maccagnan wouldn't: The point-by-point plan of how he's going to turn this sad team around. OK, so this isn't everything the Jets need to do, but it's where they should start : Release LT Ryan Clady, OT Breno Giacomini, CB Darrelle Revis, K Nick Folk Why? The Jets are set to be $1 million over the salary cap this offseason, per OTC. Maccagnan is going to have to make a few moves if the team wants to spend in free agency.Clady struggled before the Jets placed him on the season-ending injured reserve. Giacomini has struggled since his activation off the physically unable to perform list. Revis isn't worth his $15.3 cap hit, and frees $9 million if released. Folk has struggled this season (one missed kick, two missed extra points) and frees $3 million if released. Making these moves takes the Jets from $1 million over, to $25 million under. Trade Sheldon Richardson and second-round pick to Colts in exchange for No. 11 pick in NFL Draft Why? The Jets made every effort to trade Richardson at the deadline, but no team was willing to part with a first-round pick. Now that it's known Richardson has an issue with tardiness (although he refuted NJ Advance Media's report), his value has taken a hit. Which free agents should Jets target? So the Jets are going to have to sweeten the pot. They need another first-round pick (you'll see why below). So package Richardson, and this year's second, to move back into the first round and get the No. 11 pick. The Jets would also free another $8 million (get to $33 million under) in cap space by trading Richardson. Talk to receiver Brandon Marshall, let him know this will be a rebuild Why? Marshall is going to be 33 in March. He has never played in a playoff game. The Jets are clearly a team entering a rebuild, and Marshall doesn't have many years left.Maccagnan needs to talk to Marshall and find out if he would like to be traded to a contender. If he does, do good by Marshall and move him. If he doesn't, keep him on the roster. He only has a $7.5 million cap hit, so he's not breaking the bank. But the right thing to do is what Marshall wants at this point in his career. Trading Marshall would bring increase the Jets available cap space (including moves outlined above) to $41 million. Sign Nick Perry (Packers OLB), Michael Floyd (Cardinals WR), Terron Armstead (Saints LT)/ Cordy Glenn (Bills LT), Brian Hoyer (Bears QB) Why? This assuming these players are neither re-signed or franchise tagged. On the first day of free agency, Maccagnan needs to make a splash for the future. Outside of Hoyer, Perry, Floyd, Armstead and Glenn will all be under 28 years old when the 2017 season begins.Perry gives the Jets a pure edge rusher. Armstead or Glenn a young, proven left tackle for years to come. Hoyer a veteran quarterback to help groom Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg. Floyd is a player that should be signed only if Marshall is moved (as outlined above). He's young (26), physical (6-2, 220 pounds), and having a down year (he'll be cheap). He's the perfect low-risk, high-reward type signing. Draft Michigan CB/S Jabrill Peppers (first first-round pick), Alabama OT Cam Robinson (second first-round pick) Why? The Jets need playmakers in their secondary. Period. They don't have any true difference makers back there now. Marcus Gilchrist, Marcus Williams and Buster Skrine are solid, but not game-changers. Calvin Pryor is a bit of a one-trick pony.Peppers would give the team a true X-factor, similar to Tyrann Mathiu in Arizona.And who was the guy to design Mathiu's role with the Cardinals? Todd Bowles(Arizona's defensive coordinator 2013-2014). Peppers can also return punts and kicks. As for Robinson, this is why the Richardson trade makes sense. By letting go of both Clady and Giacomini, the Jets need to find themselves two new tackles. Signing Glenn or Armstead in free agency gets them their left tackle, selecting Robinson gives them a right. Imagine that offensive line for a second? Amrstead and Robinson outside. Brian Winters (having a huge season) and James Carpenter at guard. Nick Mangold at center. The unit would have the potential to be the best non-Cowboys front in the league. Robinson is projected to go top-20 right now, so the Jets can't really wait to see if he's there in the second. They'd essentially be giving up a second-round pick and a player of excess (Richardson) for an extra $8 million in cap space and Robinson. You have to sign up for that. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/fixing_the_jets_how_mike_maccagnan_can_turn_this_t.html#incart_river_index I would do this . I would also release Mangold and look for a youngster at OC in the draft . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Jets Spotlight : GM Mike Maccagnan Jets GM Sits Down with Senior Reporter Eric Allen for a Mid-Season Update on the Green & White > http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Jets-Spotlight-GM-Mike-Maccagnan/5d722257-7c12-43b3-a43e-da5d1f71e516 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Grading Mike Maccagnan's Jets draft picks so far.. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/grading_mike_maccagnans_jets_draft_picks_so_far.html#0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback, coach Todd Bowles announced Monday. A few quick thoughts : 1. Bowles will take a lot of heat from fans and media for this decision -- deservedly so. For the greater good of the franchise, he should've named Bryce Petty the quarterback. While Fitzpatrick makes them a better team in the short term, who cares about the short term? The Jets are 3-7, so making the playoffs isn't realistic. The remainder of the season should be devoted to a Petty audition, finding out whether he can be their starter in 2017. This makes Bowles look like he's worried about his job, trying to squeeze every last win out of this lost season. 2. This tells us the organization -- Bowles, in particular -- isn't as high on Petty as the fan base. It's a sad commentary on the state of the quarterback position. Fitzpatrick is having arguably the worst season of any Jets quarterback in the past 40 years (check the stats), and yet he's deemed a better bet than a young player with upside. The only conclusion we can draw is that Bowles believes there's a considerable gap between Fitzpatrick and Petty. You have to think he'd have rolled with the kid if he felt it was close. 3. The upside for Bowles is that it shows consistency. A few days before the last game he said Fitzpatrick gives them the best chance to win now. Nothing that happened in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams changed that, so Bowles is showing he's a man of his word, which might score a few points in the locker room. Other people might call it stubbornness. 4. You have to wonder whether general manager Mike Maccagnan is onboard with this choice. Maccagnan doesn't have final say on lineup decisions -- Bowles does -- but Maccagnan said last week he'd be consulted. Most GMs in this situation would be thinking about the future, not the present. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65011/jets-todd-bowles-resembles-desperate-coach-after-picking-ryan-fitzpatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 43 minutes ago, kelly said: Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback, coach Todd Bowles announced Monday. A few quick thoughts : 1. Bowles will take a lot of heat from fans and media for this decision -- deservedly so. For the greater good of the franchise, he should've named Bryce Petty the quarterback. While Fitzpatrick makes them a better team in the short term, who cares about the short term? The Jets are 3-7, so making the playoffs isn't realistic. The remainder of the season should be devoted to a Petty audition, finding out whether he can be their starter in 2017. This makes Bowles look like he's worried about his job, trying to squeeze every last win out of this lost season. 2. This tells us the organization -- Bowles, in particular -- isn't as high on Petty as the fan base. It's a sad commentary on the state of the quarterback position. Fitzpatrick is having arguably the worst season of any Jets quarterback in the past 40 years (check the stats), and yet he's deemed a better bet than a young player with upside. The only conclusion we can draw is that Bowles believes there's a considerable gap between Fitzpatrick and Petty. You have to think he'd have rolled with the kid if he felt it was close. 3. The upside for Bowles is that it shows consistency. A few days before the last game he said Fitzpatrick gives them the best chance to win now. Nothing that happened in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams changed that, so Bowles is showing he's a man of his word, which might score a few points in the locker room. Other people might call it stubbornness. 4. You have to wonder whether general manager Mike Maccagnan is onboard with this choice. Maccagnan doesn't have final say on lineup decisions -- Bowles does -- but Maccagnan said last week he'd be consulted. Most GMs in this situation would be thinking about the future, not the present. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65011/jets-todd-bowles-resembles-desperate-coach-after-picking-ryan-fitzpatrick Good job Woody, you've managed yet again to create an environment where the GM and Coach have competing interests. God forbid the goals be uniform throughout the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 -- Say this for Todd Bowles: He's a man of his convictions. He's not worried about public opinion and he's certainly not concerned about winning a popularity contest in his own locker room. The New York Jets' coach said he picked Ryan Fitzpatrick over Bryce Petty because he wants to win games, but not because he's worried about his job. "No, not at all," Bowles said Monday. "You know the life span of a coach and a player when you get in this business." Personally, I think he made the wrong decision, but, hey, it takes two opinions to create a quarterback controversy. The bigger story is this: If Bowles doesn't find a competent quarterback for 2017, he'll end up like his predecessor, Rex Ryan. Out of a job, doomed by sub-standard quarterback play. From 2009 to present, spanning Ryan and Mark Sanchez to Bowles and Fitzpatrick, the Jets are tied for the league lead with 140 interceptions. They're tied with the Arizona Cardinals, Bowles' previous employer, which means he has witnessed a lot of shabby quarterback play.In Arizona, Bowles rose above it as a defensive coordinator because his side of the ball was excellent, landing him the top job with the Jets. He won't rise above it again unless Petty or Christian Hackenberg develop quickly or general manager Mike Maccagnan finds a gem in the offseason quarterback dumpster. Clearly, Bowles doesn't see Petty in the same light as the fan base. If he thought he could win with Petty, he'd have picked him over Fitzpatrick, the lowest-rated passer in the NFL. The way Bowles described it, Petty needed to deliver a Tom Brady-like performance in the last game to claim the starting job, and we all know that didn't happen. In Bowles' mind, there's a significant gap between Petty and Fitzpatrick. There are two ways to look at that : That's a really sad commentary on the state of the position. Or maybe Bowles doesn't know what he's talking about. He has spent his entire career on the defensive side of the ball, so where does his quarterback expertise come from? You'd like to think he solicited input from offensive coordinator Chan Gailey and Maccagnan before making the call to stick with Fitzpatrick. "We have discussions, but he's with me whatever I decide -- and he understands why I did it," Bowles said, referring to Maccagnan. Historically, the Jets aren't known for making smart decisions at quarterback. They've drafted poorly and they've developed poorly, resulting in decades of mediocre play at the game's most important position. Part of the reason is because they haven't had an offensive-minded head coach since Rich Kotite in the mid-1990s. The last Jets quarterback to make the Pro Bowl was Brett Favre in 2008, and that was a gift because he was Brett Favre. The future of the Bowles-Maccagnan partnership could be determined by how they handle the next four months. They already botched one decision by sticking with Fitzpatrick, a lame duck. The next question: Do they give Petty a legitimate audition at some point or do they fly blind into the offseason? Do they make a big splash in the offseason (perhaps Tony Romo or Jay Cutler) or do they bring in a stop-gap (Brian Hoyer?) to compete with Petty and Hackenberg ? Maccagnan's reputation is riding on Hackenberg, a second-round reach who has yet to win the trust of the organization -- unless you count carrying the clipboard. In the scouting community, Maccagnan was in the minority on Hackenberg, gambling he could re-create the promise he showed as a Penn State freshman. That's a mighty big gamble in the second round. The Dallas Cowboys waited until the fourth round, and they found Dak Prescott. "That's great for Dallas -- the guy is doing a great job -- but that's not our situation," Bowles said. "Some people," he added, "it takes longer." Bowles probably will survive this season, no matter how badly he mismanages his quarterbacks, but it'll catch up to him eventually -- unless the next Prescott falls into his lap. The question is, would he know it ? > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65023/todd-bowles-is-doomed-unless-jets-start-making-smart-qb-decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Thanksgiving is over, and it's the homestretch -- a critical time for New York Jets coach Todd Bowles. Our question of the week focuses on his future : #jetsmail @RichCimini Put a percentage on the chance Bowles is the #Jets coach in 2017. I say it's 60% and dropping quick... #firebowles 1:57 PM - 25 Nov 2016 @RichCimini: Obviously, it's dropping because they're 3-7, but I'm sorry, Sell, I don't think it's as low at 60 percent. I'd put it at 80 percent to 90 percent, based on the assumption they'll win two or three more games against a favorable schedule.If they go 5-11 or 6-10, I think he's safe. At 6-10, he'd be 16-16 over two seasons, which would warrant another chance, in my opinion. It'll be a different story if they lose the rest of the way because an eight-game losing streak would be inexcusable and damning. When owner Woody Johnson evaluates Bowles, he'll consider all factors, not just the won-loss record. Such as : Did he have control of the locker room? This is a big deal, especially in light of the recent Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson transgressions. Those situations didn't reflect well on Bowles, who must show his boss -- and everyone -- he's still the sheriff.Was the team competitive or did it get blown out of games? Did the defense -- his bread and butter -- finish the season with the arrow pointed up? Did he develop enough young players who can contribute in 2017? Does he have a good working relationship with general manager Mike Maccagnan? Johnson doesn't want to fire Bowles because the lack of continuity will make the Jets look like the Cleveland Browns. They don't want to go there. Bowles has had his share of hiccups, no doubt, but I think he'll get the benefit of the doubt unless something wacky happens -- i.e. more disciplinary issues, a falling out with Maccagnan or a "Fire Bowles" banner flies over the stadium. I say that only half-jokingly because we know Johnson can be swayed by public sentiment. Ask John Idzik. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65099/assessing-todd-bowles-chances-of-surviving-jets-disastrous-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Firing Bowles means eating 2 years of contract. That is reason enough for Woody not to do that. My view is that you give Bowles another shot, but if an experienced successful head coach frees up (McCarthy, or even McDaniels), you bail. Not worth otherwise cutting Bowles for another project, but project means development-Bowles needs head coach school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Grading Mike Maccagnan's 2016 Jets signings, trades, including Muhammad Wilkerson > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/11/grading_mike_maccagnans_2016_jets_signings_trades.html#0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Devin Smith was a Maccagnan pick just saying.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxAF Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 My O My. How things can change...including my mind. Thought Bowles was going to be great for the Jets. Not so much now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 23 hours ago, varjet said: Firing Bowles means eating 2 years of contract. That is reason enough for Woody not to do that. My view is that you give Bowles another shot, but if an experienced successful head coach frees up (McCarthy, or even McDaniels), you bail. Not worth otherwise cutting Bowles for another project, but project means development-Bowles needs head coach school. Eating 2 years worth of his salary means nothing for Woody if he can get better production. He ate a year worth with area at a higher rate. HC salaries not being a part of salary cap gives you that flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Curious personnel moves raise questions about Jets' coach, GM A look at what's happening around the New York Jets : 1.: Head-scratchers: General manager Mike Maccagnan's job is to find players. Todd Bowles' job is to coach them. Sometimes you wonder if there's a disconnect, based on some in-season personnel moves that have fizzled. Consider : * Jeremy Ross : Cut twice, the veteran punt/kickoff returner was re-signed this week to replace the ineffective Jalin Marshall. Some felt Ross should've been given the job coming out of the preseason, but Maccagnan, who has control of the final 53, opted for the undrafted rookie. Ross returned for two games in early October, but only because Marshall was hurt. Now, finally, common sense has prevailed. Too bad it took 12 weeks and a handful of mental mistakes and yips by Marshall. * Austin Seferian-Jenkins : Maccagnan took a calculated risk, claiming Seferian-Jenkins on waivers a few days after a DUI arrest. He figured the athletic tight end would add something to the passing game, but the coaches haven't found a role for him. He dressed, but didn't play a single snap in the most recent game because of concerns about his blocking. His slow development can be attributed, in part, to a three-week ankle injury, but you still get the feeling the coaches don't know what to do with him. * C.J. Spiller: The Jets didn't need a No. 3 running back, but Maccagnan moved a small mountain named Knile Davis to sign Spiller. Many figured they got him to return kickoffs, but Bowles said that wasn't the plan. To the surprise of many, he debuted as a kickoff returner. Spiller has played only 11 snaps at running back in two games -- 11 snaps that should've gone to Matt Forte or Bilal Powell. Now Spiller may lose his kickoff-returning gig to Ross, who should've had it in the first place. * Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Bryce Petty: During his bye-week meeting with reporters, Maccagnan explained the dynamics of the looming quarterback decision, calling it a "complicated" matter. He confirmed that Bowles had the final say, but also said he'd consult with the coach during the process. Announcing his choice a few days later, Bowles didn't make it sound all that complicated, also leaving no doubt it was his call. I don't know this for sure, but my hunch is that Maccagnan preferred Petty. Owner Woody Johnson changed the organizational power structure when he hired Maccagnan and Bowles, setting it up so they both report to him. They're equals. There are inherent flaws in a system like that, and it bears watching in the future. 2. Mind-blowing stat of the week: Fitzpatrick's passer rating is a league-low 67.6. Peyton Manning won a Super Bowl last season with a 67.9 rating. Crazy, huh? 3. The Patriots' sneak attack: The Belichicks, who visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday, had their eye on Forte during free agency. In fact, Forte was at the Jets' facility for a recruiting visit when his agent received a call from the Patriots, who requested a meeting in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Forte was in a holding pattern at One Jets Drive. The Jets were awaiting test results on an old knee injury, and they were "getting the [contract] language right with my agent," he said. As an aside, I'm told they had some concern about his knee. Forte said his agent informed the Patriots' of the Jets' offer (three years, $12 million). The Patriots wouldn't make a counter offer by phone. "My agent said, 'They want you to be in the building,'" Forte said. Did the Patriots' late interest create more leverage for Forte? Probably. In the end, it's a good thing the Jets made the deal because he has been one of their most productive players. 4. Mind-blowing stat, part II: New York Giants safety Landon Collins has five interceptions in the past four games. The Patriots and Jets have five and six, respectively, for the entire season. 5. Belichick's easy goodbye: Bill Belichick looks like a genius for parting ways with Darrelle Revis after the 2014 Super Bowl season, but there really wasn't much of a decision. The Patriots declined to exercise a cap-busting, $20 million option -- a no-brainer -- and they never got a chance to make another proposal because the Jets swooped in with a five-year offer that included $39 million fully guaranteed. Adios, Darrelle. The Jets probably regret it, considering Revis' decline. "I personally like Revis, liked coaching him," Belichick said this week. "In the end, he had to make a decision that he felt was best for him, and I respect that. It's not the first player that we've lost in free agency, and it won't be the last." The Patriots replaced Revis with Malcolm Butler, who's making $600,000. I'd say it worked out nicely for them. 6. Hoodie-isms: It's always interesting to check out Belichick's comments about the Jets during the run-up to a game against them -- specifically, the players he singles out for praise. He gave glowing assessments of Leonard Williams, Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson and even special teamer Josh Martin. He said Enunwa is "whatever you want to call him. You can call him a tight end, you can call him a wide receiver. He's a combination of both. He's definitely a problem." Belichick compared Williams to former Patriots great Richard Seymour -- high praise.In past years, Belichick's comments have been received with skepticism inside the Jets' locker room, with some players suggesting there's always an ulterior motive behind the compliments. Translation: Look for the Patriots to pursue Martin in free agency. 7. Explaining salty Pepper: Defensive line coach Pepper Johnson initially declined to fulfill his media obligation because the losing has put him in a cranky mood. It's no excuse to break the rules, but you can kind of understand his mindset. In 29 seasons as a player and assistant coach, he has experienced only six losing seasons, the last occurring in 2000 -- the first of 14 seasons as a Patriots assistant."I'm used to winning; I'm not used to losing," he said. "Losing ballgames and still coming to work and trying to figure out ways how to muster up a win is kind of difficult, being an assistant coach. It's hard kissing my grandkids and being happy because I've always ate, drank and slept football. During the season, that's what it's all about. Losing games is not good. It affects my life." 8. Old man Brady: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, 39, was preparing for his senior year at Serra High School in San Mateo, California, when Jalin Marshall, 21 -- the youngest player on the Jets -- was born. Even if you're not a Brady fan, you have to admire the man's durability. Fitzpatrick, who turned 34 on Thanksgiving, said: "It’s amazing to see a guy like that, that just looks better than ever." > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65107/curious-personnel-moves-raise-questions-about-jets-coach-gm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 "8 moves Jets' Mike Maccagnan should make after 2016".. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/12/xx_moves_jets_mike_maccagnan_should_make_after_201.html#0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Jets are really bad, and it's time to turn up the heat on Todd Bowles -- One ... two ... three ... four ... five ... six. Six straight years out of the playoffs for the New York Jets. Shame on them. Not that there was much suspense, but they were mathematically eliminated from contention on Monday night, losing 41-10 to the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. It ties the second-longest postseason drought in the team's post-merger history, equaling the 1992-1997 slump but still well short of the 11-year dry spell from 1970-1980.Instead of fading quietly to also-ran status, the Jets crashed loudly into irrelevance with a performance that should put coach Todd Bowles on the hot seat. Yeah, it was that bad. It was the Jets' most lopsided loss under Bowles, whose career record dropped to 13-15. "For the first time this year, we got our ass handed to us," said Bowles, adding it was "very troubling." The Jets (3-9), losers of four straight, weren't ready to play, not at all. There were busted coverages, three interceptions, three personal-foul penalties, dropped passes, offensive-line breakdowns, you name it. Bowles tried to create a spark by benching ineffective QB Ryan Fitzpatrick at halftime, but the bullpen call to Bryce Petty didn't accomplish anything but placate a small but angry crowd. After the game, Bowles announced Petty will start the final four games. Nothing worked. The only thing missing was a Butt Fumble. In two Monday night appearances this season, the Jets have been outscored, 69-13. They're a prime-time laughingstock. Bowles always says they must learn how to finish games. This week, they forgot to start -- a stinging indictment of Bowles, who admitted, "I don't think we had a lot of effort." Whoa, that's a pretty harsh assessment for a coach to make, but Bowles was disgusted by this performance, threatening lineup changes. Other players echoed his sentiment, questioning effort. That's never a good sign. "All of it falls on me," Bowles said. "I'm the head coach." Owner Woody Johnson, who watched from his private suite with vice president-elect Mike Pence, must be wondering if Bowles is the right man to lead his team. Johnson, who fired Rex Ryan only two years ago, is looking to create continuity. The owner probably doesn't want to dump Bowles, a good man with a strong football pedigree, but Bowles is giving him the ammunition.The Jets have a short week to prepare for the woeful San Francisco 49ers (1-11). Bowles needs a win in the worst way, although he insisted he's not worried about his job. "You know your job is in jeopardy when you take one of these jobs," he said, repeating his stock answer. The defensive-minded Bowles presided over a unit that allowed four touchdown passes by Andrew Luck, who had open receivers all night. The Jets didn't bother to cover tight end Dwayne Allen, who scored on 7- and 21-yard receptions to give the Colts a 14-0 lead.Luck began the week as the NFL's most-sacked quarterback but was sacked only once by the Jets, who failed to generate heat with their front four. The high-priced defensive line was a no-show. Blitz? Bowles has turned into an overly cautious play-caller this season, and he didn't blitz nearly enough. The defense has underachieved from Day 1. Bowles also has mishandled the quarterback situation, deciding too late to sit down Fitzpatrick (5-for-12, 81 yards, one interception). He kept saying Fitzpatrick gave them the best chance to win, but here's the thing: They weren't winning. Fitzpatrick is 2-8 as the starter.As ESPN analyst Jon Gruden noted a few times during the telecast, Petty isn't ready for the starting job. He proved it, throwing two interceptions on bad decisions. He was thrown into a tough spot, trailing 24-3 at halftime. He threw almost every down -- good experience -- managing one touchdown pass. He showed his inexperience, finishing 11-for-25 for 135 yards. He was victimized by a few drops, but managed a 40-yard scoring pass to Robby Anderson. That made it 41-10. "This was a stomping, a beat down, insert any other synonym -- ass-whupping," tackle Ben Ijalana said. "It's like we got jumped." > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65366/jets-are-really-bad-and-its-time-to-turn-up-the-heat-on-todd-bowles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Yessss we got our asses kicked what more can I say we got our asses kicked did I mention we got our asses kicked......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Jets' solid rookie class overshadowed by ghost of Christian Hackenberg This offseason will be critical for Christian Hackenberg's development. Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports 9:17 AM ET Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment All seven draft picks remain on the New York Jets' 53-man roster, two of whom are starting linebackers -- Darron Lee and Jordan Jenkins. The draft also produced punter Lachlan Edwards and backup wide receiver Charone Peake. General manager Mike Maccagnan's second draft has a chance to get better with age, but it's short on star power. The wild card is quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Many outside talent evaluators believe he'll never validate his second-round status. Grade: B-minus Best rookie: This is a tough call, but Lee rates a slight edge over wide receiver Robby Anderson. Lee, their first-round pick, has the speed and athleticism to be a special player. His ceiling is high, but there have been rough patches. He admittedly played an awful first half Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. His development was disrupted by a three-game ankle injury. Now that he's healthy, Lee is playing every down, no easy task for a rookie. He has leadership traits that will emerge as he gets older. Most improved rookie: Anderson, undrafted out of Temple, has gone from long shot to starter. The season-ending injury to Eric Decker opened a spot in the three-receiver offense, and Anderson has capitalized on the opportunity. He's long (6-foot-3) and lightning fast, capable of blowing the top off any defense. To reach the next level, he needs to refine his route running and add muscle to his thin frame. Most disappointing rookie: The Jets traded a 2017 fourth-round pick to select tackle Brandon Shell in the fifth; that's how much they liked him. Despite upheaval at both tackle spots -- four different starters -- Shell hasn't been able to crack the lineup. That could change this week because of injuries. His future probably is on the right tackle, but he needs to improve his foot speed and technique. The jury is still out on ... Hackenberg: He's the definition of a project. Chances are, he will go through the entire season without ever seeing the field. He has yet to dress for a game and there are no plans to play him, not even in garbage time. Hackenberg has the size and arm strength you want in a pocket quarterback, but his accuracy is poor and his mechanics need to be rebuilt. This will be a critical offseason. He has no chance of being the opening-day starter in 2017, so his shot could happen in 2018. Undrafted rookie check in: The scouts did a nice job of uncovering three potential gems -- Anderson, wide receiver/kick returner Jalin Marshall and defensive end Lawrence Thomas (injured reserve). Thomas would have cracked the defensive-line rotation if it weren't for an early-season shoulder injury, but he's still held in high regard. Marshall had everyone buzzing in training camp. The excitement has faded, but he's still an intriguing player. His No. 1 priority: Improve ball-security skills. > http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/65436/jets-solid-rookie-class-overshadowed-by-ghost-of-christian-hackenberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 The pre-draft Jets QB madness is starting, with UNC’s Mitch Trubisky Posted by Darin Gantt on December 15, 2016, 12:26 PM EST Getty Images The Jets season went off the rails early, primarily because their old quarterback wasn’t able to match last year, and their young ones weren’t ready to help. So of course, here comes the stories about their next big move at the position. Via Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Jets management reportedly “has the hots” for North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky.“They got their eyes set on the North Carolina quarterback,” a rival scout told the Daily News. “The Jets are all over this kid. All over him. They’ll probably deny it if you ask, but they love that kid. That’s their guy. They’re not going to get him though, because I think that kid is going to get over-drafted.”OK, let’s go through this one in order, beginning with Mehta’s brilliant use of “has the hots,” which I haven’t heard since a Happy Days rerun a few decades ago. Then comes the notion that this comes from a rival scout, who might have observed a pattern of behavior, but has no obligation to do anything other than help his team’s position. Or perhaps they don’t like him at all. Or maybe the guy is just making something up because he knows people will print it, and he just wants to mess with the Jets.And then there’s the fact the Jets would pick sixth overall if the season ended today (and maybe it should if we’re already into this), so not being able to get to Trubisky seems to be an unreasonably strong opinion this early.And then there’s the fact that Mehta points out that Trubisky’s a junior, hasn’t even declared for the 2017 NFL Draft, and that the Jets haven’t even had organizational meetings to discuss underclassmen yet. That said, Trubisky is a solid prospect with a strong arm, who is coming along in a year without a glut of solid options at the position. And with Ryan Fitzpatrick not inspiring confidence and 2016 second-rounder Christian Hackenberg unable to get a uniform on game day and Bryce Petty not really making a strong case as a franchise quarterback, there’s certainly an opportunity for someone to be their next savior. So maybe it turns out Trubisky and the Jets are a match.And if they end up at Inspiration Point or going steady like Richie and Lori Beth, then we can look back to this point and realize someone saw the future. > http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/15/the-pre-draft-jets-qb-madness-is-starting-with-uncs-mitch-trubisky/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 " What's the Jets' biggest need this offseason ? " > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/12/whats_the_jets_biggest_need_this_offseason.html#0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Ironically, petty is going to save Bowles job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Joe W. Namath said: Ironically, petty is going to save Bowles job. cool ! cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanWithNOPSL2017 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 cool ! cheers ~ ~ Nice job with the articles Kel. And with being able to even overcome joewilly12's unfunny attempt to do another of his derailments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 -- Todd Bowles stood there, stern-faced and emotionally drained. His Jets, which talked of playoffs and a Super Bowl run just months ago, losers again. Proud owners of a record now reading 4-10. This week's chapter in dysfunction? A 34-13 beatdown by the Matt Moore-led Dolphins, fueled by a four-minute, 20-point deficit inflation in a third quarter from Hell. Everyone wanted answers. How could this happen again? Bowles supplied one: "It's all on me," he said. "It's a big reflection on me. I take full responsibility for it." But is it really? There's no denying Bowles deserves some of the blame for this horrendous, awful, nauseatingly bad season. He has been brutal with roster management, and even worse with in-game decision making.He routinely botches and mishandles his players, and the Jets' slow starts and tendency to look unprepared falls directly on his shoulders.But the Jets aren't hindered by Bowles and Bowles alone. The issue with this team stems from ownership, trickles down to management, and eventually infects the staff, players and everything in between. Bowles isn't the Jets problem. He's just one of the many impacted by the virus. "It's everybody," said Muhammad Wilkerson, who had two tackles against the Dolphins. "As a coach, you want to take the blame. This is on the coaches and the players. They're coaching, but we're the ones out there playing." Wilkerson is right. Bowles isn't the one blowing coverages on game day, giving up on plays, turning it over on others.He didn't give a king's ransom to a 30-year-old cornerback on the tail end of his career, re-sign Wilkerson with depth already at the position, or draft a quarterback in the second round who can't play. Bowles deserves one of several failing grades. His performance is just amplified by last year's faux success."You guys do remember a couple of years ago, he was probably the most coveted coach out there," receiver Brandon Marshall said last week. "All of a sudden, he lost it?" No, he hasn't. Maybe he's a victim of situations he can't control? Maybe he is just a little over his head? Maybe his mistakes are embellished by the Jets other issues? Here's the truth: The Jets are a mess of a franchise represented by a clumsy decision-making owner, poor managemangemenet, and underperforming so-called playmakers.Pointing the finger at Bowles is easy, to say he has to go. It's honestly hard to build an argument against it at this point. But the grass isn't always greener on the other side. As bad as this season has been, Bowles deserves a season to turn this around. If he doesn't, no one can blame the Jets for making a change following the 2017 season.But Bowles doesn't deserve to be the scapegoat and sacrificial lamb for this tumultuous campaign. The Jets, not just Bowles, are horrible. And a second coaching change in as many years isn't going to solve any problems. It'll just create more. "When we're not winning ball games, it starts with me," Bowles said. "I take full responsibility. I will be a damn better coach, and we'll be a better team." > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/12/todd_bowles_shoulders_blame_for_jets_horrendous_se.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 JETS TAUGHT US AGE ISN'T JUST A NUMBER A year ago, Mike Maccagnan's spending spree looked brilliant, as New York went 10-6 thanks to a wealth of expensive veteran additions. As Bill Barnwell notes, Father Time intervened this season. Lessons from 2016 > http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets ~ ~ You get old really fast. Just ask the Jets, whose free-agent spending spree was lauded last year after it led them to a 10-6 record and the league's fifth-ranked defensive DVOA. The centerpiece of that spending spree was Darrelle Revis, who looked to have lost a half-step at times but otherwise seemed to be a viable top cornerback. The Jets imported veterans like Ryan Clady and Matt Forte, re-signed Fitzpatrick and aimed to take advantage of the wild-card picture in the AFC. The plan has failed spectacularly. Revis has been below average, the centerpiece of the league's worst pass defense by DVOA, a figure which was calculated before Matt Moore rode on them for four touchdowns Saturday night. Fitzpatrick was on the bench watching Bryce Petty. Forte was limited by injuries at the end of an anonymous campaign, and Clady was eliminated by ailments as well. Brandon Marshall has battled through injuries and has seen his catch rate drop from 63 percent to 46 percent, while David Harris wasn't his usual self for most of the first two months. There's precious little in the cupboard here, and while Mike Maccagnan likely knew that before joining Gang Green, it can't be fun to see it play out in real time. Giants fans may want to be worried about their 2017 campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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