kelly Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Bowles Breaks Down Jets' Acquisitions Jets HC Addresses the Media at the AFC Head Coaches Breakfast in Boca Raton, FL video.. > http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Bowles-Breaks-Down-Jets-Acquisitions-/95d3be36-9857-463e-b580-b80a27bb860e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Jets' free-agent haul: An old pro, a sleeper and two versatile linemen -- During the first wave of free agency, the New York Jetsmade four new acquisitions: running backs Matt Forte and Khiry Robinson, nose tackle Steve McLendon and defensive end Jarvis Jenkins. A few words from the coach, Todd Bowles, on each player : On Forte : "He's a three-down back. Obviously, you don't want to play anybody full time. He can run, he can block, he can do all the things, he can catch. At this point in his career, we still think he's a good player. We signed him to replace [Chris] Ivory. Ivory got up there in price and we couldn't afford him. Forte will do a great job of replacing him. ... I don't think '30 years old' when I look at him. I see a running back who can still play. We have this mythical number in our head that 30 is over the hill for a football player. That's not necessarily true. It all depends on how you carry yourself and keep yourself in shape." On Robinson : "Khiry is a tough running back. He can run the ball very well. With the injuries in the league, you need a three-back pronged set. Signing him, if he can get healthy [from a broken leg], can be a bonus for us because the kid is tough. He puts his head down and works. I think he'll surprise some people." On McLendon : "Obviously, [he] started for Pittsburgh for a few years. Ultimate nose tackle, but he has some position flex. He can even play defensive end as well. I think we're going to be pleased with him because he's a good, all-around player. We lost a good one [Damon Harrison], but we think we've got a good one, too." On Jenkins : "Jarvis is a three-down player. He can move across the line of scrimmage. Good interior pass rusher. Has some power, has some speed. We thought we upgraded there a little from a backup standpoint that can come in and play." > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/59211/jets-free-agent-haul-an-old-pro-a-sleeper-and-two-versatile-linemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 -- Hurting for cap space, the New York Jets restructured the contract of an offensive lineman, but it wasn't D'Brickashaw Ferguson.They created $2.46 million in salary-cap room by re-working the contract of left guard James Carpenter, according to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. It was a routine restructuring. All they did was convert $3.69 million of his $4.45 million base salary into a signing bonus, lowering his base to $760,000. It was easy bookkeeping because Carpenter's base pay was guaranteed anyway; it became guaranteed on the third day of the league year.The downside is that his cap charges will increase by $1.23 million in 2017 and 2018, the final two years of his contract. His cap number in those years is now $6.76 million. The Jets felt it was a safe move because Carpenter is only 27 (he celebrated a birthday on Tuesday) and he's coming off a strong season. The Jets needed immediate cap space to finalize a contract with nose tackleSteve McLendon, who signed for three years, $10.5 million. They still haven't filed the contract for defensive end Jarvis Jenkins, who signed a two-year, $7 million deal. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/59221/jets-g-james-carpenter-restructures-contract-to-create-cap-room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Ever since he was hired a year ago, Jets GM Mike Maccagnan has preached, over and over again, about his NFL Draft philosophy. Regardless of team needs, when it’s time for him to select a player, he’s going to take the highest rated player on his board.So, the reigning ‘Executive of the Year‘ is making sure he has all his bases covered before the draft in April, and that includes scouting some of the best quarterbacks in this year’s class. A school rep has confirmed to Jets Wire that Maccagnan was among five Jets representatives in attendance for Penn State quarterbackChristian Hackenberg‘s Pro Day last week.Hackenberg, a junior, is regarded as one of the more polarizing players in the draft this year. While the 6-4, 234-pound signal caller has all of the measurables and physical tools of an elite-level passer, his final year at Penn State left much to be desired. Appearing in 13 games, Hackenberg completed just 53.5 percent of his passes and threw for only 2,525 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. After throwing 20 touchdown passes and completing nearly 60 percent of his passes as a true freshman in 2013, Hackenberg has never reached those same statistical milestones over the ensuing two years.“I have two wild cards, and the wild cards from me are Christian Hackenberg from Penn State and Cardale Jones from Ohio State,” NFL Draft analyst Mike Mayock said via conference call before the NFL Combine. “Both of them have a ton of talent, big, good-looking kids, but their tape is poor. “So they’re going to be wild cards as to who — because they have the upside of being from — from a skills perspective, they have starter skills, but their tape is poor.”While some have given Hackenberg a first-round grade, more see him as a player that can be taken anywhere from the second to fourth round.With the Jets quarterback situation in flux, a gamble on Hackenberg may be worth it. If nothing else, Maccagnan is doing this homework. Aside from Hackenberg, Penn State’s Pro Day also featured RB Brandon Johnson, OL Angelo Mangiro, TE Kyle Carter, WR Derek Moye, DT Austin Johnson, DT Anthony Zettel, DE Carl Nassib, S Jordan Lucas, DT Tarow Barney, CB Trevor Williams, S Ryan Keiser. > http://jetswire.usatoday.com/2016/03/21/are-the-jets-targeting-penn-state-qb-christian-hackenberg-in-the-nfl-draft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 -- Free-agent linebacker Erin Henderson, who made a successful return to the NFL after sitting out a season due to personal problems, is re-signing with the New York Jets, a league source said on Wednesday. Henderson agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.1 million contract. It can be worth up to $5 million if he triggers incentives and escalators. He becomes the favorite to start at one of the inside-linebacker spots, alongside mainstay David Harris. Ostensibly, Henderson replaces Demario Davis, who signed a free-agent deal last week with the Cleveland Browns.The Jets took a flyer on Henderson, signing him last year to a one-year contract for the veterans' minimum ($745,000). He didn't start any games, but he became an important backup late in the season, working his way into a platoon with Davis. In 16 games, Henderson recorded 36 tackles and forced two fumbles. He played 21 percent of the defensive snaps, also contributing on special teams. It's a smart move for the Jets. It gives them a veteran presence at a thin position, but it doesn't preclude them from picking an inside linebacker high in the draft.Henderson, who turns 30 on July 1, was a starter for the Minnesota Vikings, but they released him after two alcohol-related arrests. He went to rehab and got his life on track while sitting out the 2014 season. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/59246/source-jets-agree-to-terms-with-lb-erin-henderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Rich CiminiESPN Staff Writer The Jets have signed former Texans CB Darryl Morris, a non-tendered restricted free agent. Morris (5-10, 188) will add depth in the secondary. He's also a good special teams player (seven tackles last season), an area the the Jets are trying to improve. The former UDFA has one start in three seasons. > http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 needs.. > http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/03/7_biggest_remaining_needs_for_jets_this_offseason.html#0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan reached into his Houston past, signing former Texans cornerback Darryl Morris to a one-year contract on Friday -- an under-the-radar move that should help the special-teams unit. At the start of the offseason, the Jets targeted special teams as a priority area. In 12 games last season, Morris, 25, played 135 snaps on special teams, recording seven tackles. Morris (5-foot-10, 188 pounds) was a restricted free agent, but he wasn't tendered by the Texans, making him unrestricted. He broke into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2013 with the San Francisco 49ers, but he spent the last two seasons with the Texans.In 36 games, he has one interception and seven pass break-ups.His best year was 2014, when Maccagnan was a Houston scouting executive. That year, he played in 23 percent of the defensive snaps. He has been used mostly on the outside, but he also has experience in the slot. Morris will add depth in the secondary, which has moving parts at corner. Coach Todd Bowles said Buster Skrine will get a chance to become a full-time player, replacing Antonio Cromartie (released) in the base and remaining in the slot in nickel situations. Marcus Williams could be used as the third corner, but there will be competition from Dee Milliner, Morris and perhaps Dexter McDougle. Darrin Walls remains unsigned. > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/59289/jets-add-depth-in-secondary-sign-former-texans-cb-darryl-morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Mike Maccagnan only has a one year Draft history on which we can use to judge him. He has periodically made comments about broad philosophies he has for team building. Around one year ago as he approached his first Draft as an NFL general manager, Maccagnan talked about building the offensive line. "I think historically when you look at teams that are successful, one of the things that they do in the draft is they find value in offensive linemen prospects that they can kind of groom and develop. They don’t have to always be high picks," he said. "A lot of teams are very successful building good offensive lines through the draft through picks from the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh round and sometimes even college free agents." I think it is important to note that Maccagnan did not totally dismiss the idea of using early picks on the offensive line. Depending on later round picks to find a long term replacement for D'Brickashaw Ferguson would be a horrible strategy. It also probably would not work. The left tackle position is a premium spot on the field. The Jets need to find an elite prospect with high odds of success.What about elsewhere on the line? I think Maccagnan is onto something here. A team really cannot build itself completely on first and second round picks and high end free agents. These players will make up the core of the roster. You do need to be able to find cheap quality starters with later picks, though. Last year I took a look at where teams find All Pros by position. Elite guards were drafted lower than elite players at almost any other position. The median All Pro guard was selected with the 78th pick. That is in the third round. It was the only position where the median All Pro went in the third round based on my methodology.This is where the coaching staff comes in. There are positions where developing players is easier than others. Players picked in the later rounds fall that far for any number of reasons. One of the most common is these players are not ready to play as rookies. They will require development. The best way to find a player at a given position in the late rounds is to frequently pick at that position. Does Maccagnan's small track record indicate he likes to invest in offensive linemen later in the Draft? Through year one, the answer is yes. The Jets selected Jarvis Harrison in the fifth round of the 2015 Draft. Harrison was always fairly unlikely to see the field as a rookie. With the Jets in need of an improved offensive line, could he crack the starting lineup in year two and develop into a good player? It certainly would help the Jets to have an inexpensive internal candidate emerge. In the meantime, will Maccagnan look to add more young talent on the offensive line? It is something to watch in the later rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft. > http://www.ganggreennation.com/2016/3/30/11328178/jets-draft-strategy-will-mike-maccagnan-focus-on-the-offensive-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 The New York Jets could replace one Jeremy with another.Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver/kick returner Jeremy Ross is expected to sign with the Jets, pending a physical, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan reported on Wednesday night. The Raiders relinquished their rights to Ross, a restricted free agent, by declining to make a tender offer. Ross, 28, played in 11 games last season -- five with the Baltimore Ravens, six with the Raiders. He finished with nine catches for 88 yards. In four seasons, he has 39 catches, 469 yards and two touchdowns.Chances are, Ross' best chance of making the team will be as a returner. The Jets released their only punt returner from last season, Jeremy Kerley, so that job is wide open. They also didn't have a dynamic kickoff returner, another position for the taking. Ross has experience in both areas. He has a combined 143 returns in his career, including two for touchdowns (one punt, one kickoff return). > http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/59499/former-raiders-wrkr-jeremy-ross-agrees-to-deal-with-jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Which players had their chances to make the 53 man roster hurt by free agency ? Let's take a look. Zac Stacy Stacy entered free agency as the only halfback under contract for the Jets. After a poor season that ended with an injury, the Jets surely were not going to promote him to a starting role. It was clear the team was going to do something. It did not seem like the Jets were going to sign three backs, though. This likely leaves Stacy on the outside looking in unless there is a training camp injury. Deon Simon There was a moderate degree of hype around the 2015 seventh round pick, namely Charley Casserly's declaration that Simon would be the next Damon Harrison. Remember, Harrison was an unheralded small school prospect who burst onto the scene in his second season. The signing of Steve McLendon leaves Simon without an avenue to gain a starting job. The Jets also signed Jarvis Jenkins as a depth piece also takes away a potential spot. Simon's situation is not as bleak as Stacy's. There still is a pathway for him to make the roster. It is just less clear now than it was a month ago. Taiwan Jones Jones is another young player who has gotten some media buzz. Many were surprised he was not drafted a year ago, and there has been some talk of the Jets liking his potential. This did not stop the team from signing two players at his position, Erin Henderson and Bruce Carter. These moves greatly limit the potential for Jones to get playing time. Like Simon, Jones has a clear roster path. I think it is more likely than not he will ultimately be on the team. He now has little margin for error in camp, though. > http://www.ganggreennation.com/2016/4/6/11376486/free-agency-tracker-who-is-on-the-roster-bubble-after-signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Todd Bowles explains new approach on offense: Less mess, more mesh http://es.pn/2taJEfW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kelly Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Thursday's winners, losers at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine https://usat.ly/2HXkViu via @thedraftwire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Jets have quarterback options; it's not Kirk Cousins or bust http://es.pn/2t73f0m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Dane Brugler : 2018 Draft Is Deep at RB, WR & CB The NFLDraftScout.com Senior Draft Analyst Covers a Wide Range of Topics Leading Up to the Combine with Senior Reporter Eric Allen and Team Contributor Ethan Greenberg video.. > http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Dane-Brugler-2018-Draft-Is-Deep-at-RB-WR--CB/40873cd8-1d83-4618-bd6a-2385de66d8f2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Will Jets trade up in the NFL Draft ? Potentially for Baker Mayfield ? | Mailbag http://s.nj.com/atoWKKO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Top 5 ways for a full Jets reconstruction in 2018 https://thejetpress.com/2018/03/03/new-york-jets-top-5-ways-full-team-reconstruction/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Christian Hackenberg's Jets future could hinge on Cousins sweepstakes http://es.pn/2H33gok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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