joewilly12 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Former Jets center Nick Mangold weighs in on possibility of joining Patriots, Geno Smith joining Giants Nick Mangold is still a free agent, but he said it would be ‘awful difficult’ to ever join Bill Belichick and the Patriots. (JULIO CORTEZ/AP) Nick Mangold spent many years wearing green and white, trying to catch the Patriots atop the AFC East. Now a free agent, would the veteran center ever join his longtime rival? At this point, it's purely a hypothetical posed to him by A.J. Hawk and Bob Papa on SiriusXM NFL Radio, given that the Patriots already have a center in David Andrews. But if injuries struck New England and they needed an interior lineman, would Mangold be willing to play for Bill Belichick? "That would be awful difficult," Mangold said with a laugh. "I can assume, after years of all the battles that I've had with New England, I don't think Bill's all that fond of me." But when told that's perhaps why Belichick could want a guy like him, Mangold said, "You never know I guess." Mangold spent 11 seasons with the Jets, starting 164 games in that span. Last season, however, he only made it on the field for eight and finished the season on IR with an ankle injury. So far he hasn't signed with a team, and he danced around whether the Saints - whose center Max Unger reportedly had surgery for a foot injury recently - are a possibility for him. The former Jets center also addressed how he thought moving from the Jets to the Giants would be for his old teammate, Geno Smith. "I think it'll be good for him, especially learning under Eli (Manning), who obviously has been doing it at a high level for a long time," Mangold said. "I think still being in the New York market might hurt him a little bit, but if he keeps his head down, keeps working, keeps learning. I hope that he can get another shot and show what he can do on the field." Mangold's concern may be a legitimate one. Smith had a rough few years in New York, most notably losing his starting job when he was punched and injured by then-teammate IK Enemkpali before the 2015 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Mangold spent many years wearing green and white, trying to catch the Patriots atop the AFC East. Now a free agent, would the veteran center ever join his longtime rival? At this point, it's purely a hypothetical posed to him by A.J. Hawk and Bob Papa on SiriusXM NFL Radio, given that the Patriots already have a center in David Andrews. But if injuries struck New England and they needed an interior lineman, would Mangold be willing to play for Bill Belichick? "That would be awful difficult," Mangold said with a laugh. "I can assume, after years of all the battles that I've had with New England, I don't think Bill's all that fond of me." But when told that's perhaps why Belichick could want a guy like him, Mangold said, "You never know I guess." Mangold spent 11 seasons with the Jets, starting 164 games in that span. Last season, however, he only made it on the field for eight and finished the season on IR with an ankle injury. So far he hasn't signed with a team, and he danced around whether the Saints - whose center Max Unger reportedly had surgery for a foot injury recently - are a possibility for him. The former Jets center also addressed how he thought moving from the Jets to the Giants would be for his old teammate, Geno Smith. "I think it'll be good for him, especially learning under Eli (Manning), who obviously has been doing it at a high level for a long time," Mangold said. "I think still being in the New York market might hurt him a little bit, but if he keeps his head down, keeps working, keeps learning. I hope that he can get another shot and show what he can do on the field." Mangold's concern may be a legitimate one. Smith had a rough few years in New York, most notably losing his starting job when he was punched and injured by then-teammate IK Enemkpali before the 2015 season.
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Would love to see Mangold re-signed, even after the start of the season if they are worried about the injury Easily one of the top 3-5 first round picks for the Jets in the last 20 years (24 picks) Revis, Mangold, Ellis, Brick, Abe (traded for Mangold), Penny, Wilkerson? Farrior played well for the steelers so can't give much credit for that pick Guess we can count Key since Adams has not played a down but he was worth more in the trade then as a player "just give me the damn ball" at least 4 of these 24 Jets first round picks won a SuperBowl with another team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH THE PAIN Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I honestly surprise myself in saying I wouldn't give a ****. I'm pretty apathetic these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Please no. Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Us cutting Nick Mangold to save money, then paying Josh McCown $6 million, then Mangold going to the Patriots...yep, this is Jets fandom. Never ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BurnleyJet Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 #DeadtoMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Meh....if a center could ever win SB MVP I might give a crap and besides at best he's just an injury prone jag now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 if Ellis could go there why not Mangold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I hope he does and I hope he wins the Super Bowl. Serves the Jets right. Get rid of a guy like Mangold who should be retiring never wearing another jersey while holding on to a turd like Decker? Signing a worthless poobag like McCown? Keeping David Harris and that contract? You go win a Super Bowl, Nick. You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 He said he would never go to Baltimore when he thought he would have lots of suitors. You go to the place that will pay you the most or the best chance for a super bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 If he does, Im chipping in $1k for the "fire Mac" billboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 22 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said: Us cutting Nick Mangold to save money, then paying Josh McCown $6 million, then Mangold going to the Patriots...yep, this is Jets fandom. Never ends. Pretty much. Numb to this sh*t already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fantasy Island Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I hope he comes back as our starter since Moron McCagnan didn't address the the OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thshadow Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'm sorry, but I wish Mangold nothing but the best. At this point, it's certainly possible his career is over. So if he does get a job - anywhere, even on the Pats - I would be very happy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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