Freemanm Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Big Defensive End Talks Bold At Charity Event, While Namath Says Downtrodden Franchise Must Earn Respect NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — He must know something the rest of the sports world doesn’t. Muhammad Wilkerson is so confident the Jets won’t end up as the dumpster fire so many are predicting them to be in 2017, he told reporters on Tuesday night his team will actually be better than the 5-11 dysfunctional mess it was last season. Yeah, he really did. “The team will definitely be positive and do more things better than we did last year, I can guarantee that,” Wilkerson told reporters before the United Way of New York City Gridiron Gala. “We’ll have more wins than we did last year and that’s a fact.” That bold prognostication flies in the face of what every NFL expert has intimated since the Jets started their offseason roster purge. Currently with one of the thinnest talent bases in the league, the Jets have holes at basically every position, short of along the defensive line, where Wilkerson calls home. MORE: Report: Jets’ Muhammad Wilkerson Appeared Out Of Shape At Temple’s Pro Day However, Wilkerson, himself, was terrible last season, laying a giant egg not long after signing a five-year, $86 million contract that includes $54 million guaranteed. The former first-round pick out of Temple had just 4.5 sacks in 2016, after putting up 12 the season before. Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Jets legend Joe Namath was also at Tuesday night’s charity event, but he took a much more reserved position on the team’s 2017 potential. “You have to earn respect and that’s by going out and winning some games, showing something, and getting some teams wary of you,” Namath said. “Right now, I don’t think there are many teams wary of the Jets. … Until they start playing well, who’s going to respect them?” New York’s biggest question mark heading into training camp — as it has basically been for the better part of all the years that have passed since Namath left the franchise following the 1976 season — is at quarterback. General manager Mike Maccagnan signed journeyman Josh McCown during free agency, but the soon-to-be 38-year-old is just 18-42 as a starter and has played for 10 teams during his 14-year career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How about he be a leader, show up in a little better shape and work on his speed. Talk is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mo should shut up until he gets a meaningful sack. Something he's rarely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Well... when people pick us to suck we usually do better than expected... I think Mo will be vastly improved from last year, still think it was physical from the injury more than mental due to losing although I can accept that he was frustrated with himself and the team causing his performance to dip even further toward the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Me - You're a funny guy... Mo - Funny how? Like I am a clown, I amuse you? I am here to F-ing amuse you? Funny how? Me - No, you know, the way you tell the story, what? Mo - No you said I am funny, funny how, WTF is so funny about me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 He wants to risk ruining a perfect opportunity for a tank season? Suspend him for behavior detrimental to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mo shut up and tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I think it's pretty clear from everyone you've heard this offseason that the team is feeling like the locker room is going to be a lot better place because a certain someone is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Nobody should be surprised when we are better than 5-11. Tanking is a pipe dream. Whenever people think we're gonna be awful, we do better than expected .... whenever people think we're gonna be good, we do worse than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Great, just make sure you don't "mail in" your effort like last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 34 minutes ago, whodeawhodat said: Well... when people pick us to suck we usually do better than expected... this is why I laugh at people expecting us to have the number 1 pick this year........know your history Jets fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, JiF said: I think it's pretty clear from everyone you've heard this offseason that the team is feeling like the locker room is going to be a lot better place because a certain someone is gone. Despite your creepy obsession, it's become pretty clear there was certainly more than just one "someone" who fit that bill. After all, there's a reason that the man-who-shall-not-be-named was joined by numerous other crappy vets and coaches. The real bottom line of this though is while the Jets are certainly not a good team at this point, outside of it being the thing to say these days that the Jets are the worst in the league, there's actually not really been any support provided to suggest what exactly is worse about them than last year. Those cast aside won't be missed, and simply better health would already be a step in the right direction. Good? No. A little better? Not that crazy of a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Dude was hurt all offseason last year. He has been a good solider and a good player here for years. You will see a different Mo Milk this year. The Jets will definitely be better than they were last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Amazing guarantee! I mean, to match the 5-11 season and how the unbelievable Beard played, you really have to work hard. Saying that we'll win 6 or more games out of 16 is like saying "we'll be solid sh!t, not the ugly diarrhea we had last year". Kudos to you, Mo. Just show up to meetings on time and that would be good enough from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Jets will need to be extremely healthy and have a couple pleasant surprises -particularly at QB- if they hope to win more than five games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 23 minutes ago, JiF said: I think it's pretty clear from everyone you've heard this offseason that the team is feeling like the locker room is going to be a lot better place because a certain someone is gone. Well said. We don't have Decker, Marshall and Mangold go on a protest this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 No way in hell this roster, one of the worst in the NFL, wins more than 5 games. And Mo has no business saying anything after his disgraceful performance last season. The only thing fatter than his mid-section was the large pay day he received prior to ripping the franchise off by sleep-walking through 16 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 33 minutes ago, JiF said: I think it's pretty clear from everyone you've heard this offseason that the team is feeling like the locker room is going to be a lot better place because a certain someone is gone. ?? Richardson is still here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I think the defense will definitely better, especially with Adams setting the tone. I think both safeties will make a big impact. But I just can't see the offense, with the QBs we have, outscoring teams. Our defense would have to be close to best in the league for that to happen. Then again with the Jets luck, McCown will have a career year like Fitz did or Hack will play close to average, doing just enough but not exactly impressing anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, RoadFan said: No way in hell this roster, one of the worst in the NFL, wins more than 5 games. And Mo has no business saying anything after his disgraceful performance last season. The only thing fatter than his mid-section was the large pay day he received prior to ripping the franchise off by sleep-walking through 16 games. I'm willing to give Wilk a pass for recovering from a broken leg late the season before. No excuses this year, though, he needs to be dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Let him just guarantee a decent playing weight for himself. The rest i s blather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Clouds Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 25 minutes ago, Maxman said: Dude was hurt all offseason last year. He has been a good solider and a good player here for years. You will see a different Mo Milk this year. The Jets will definitely be better than they were last season. I agree with your statement to a point. Part of being a good soldier also involves dependability. Recovering from injuries is no excuse for being late to meetings and practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Translation: "I didn't do anything last year and we got five wins. What's 6 or 7?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 36 minutes ago, Happy Clouds said: I agree with your statement to a point. Part of being a good soldier also involves dependability. Recovering from injuries is no excuse for being late to meetings and practices. That part he has to improve upon. 100%. If he doesn't then that will be his legacy. I just think he will mature and get better, on and off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afjetsfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Is he willing to bet a Porsche? Cause that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mo, talk Big play small, It better be 10 Sacks + on the money we are dolling out on this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Bleedin Green said: Despite your creepy obsession, it's become pretty clear there was certainly more than just one "someone" who fit that bill. After all, there's a reason that the man-who-shall-not-be-named was joined by numerous other crappy vets and coaches. The real bottom line of this though is while the Jets are certainly not a good team at this point, outside of it being the thing to say these days that the Jets are the worst in the league, there's actually not really been any support provided to suggest what exactly is worse about them than last year. Those cast aside won't be missed, and simply better health would already be a step in the right direction. Good? No. A little better? Not that crazy of a thought. Your denial is creepy and obsessive. Good post otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, flgreen said: ?? Richardson is still here Exactly and working hard going about his business per Leo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mo Wilk, our very own Eddie Alvarez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 25 minutes ago, JiF said: Your denial is creepy and obsessive. Good post otherwise. Thanks! I'll just never comprehend the mindset shared by so many Jets fans, year after year, of "hey, which of these players/coaches is the one and only person to blame for everything?" More often than not the real answer is "all of the above". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Whooo! WHooo! Fire up the 6-10 train, boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 J! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Maxman said: You will see a different Mo Milk this year. The Jets will definitely be better than they were last season. That's nice but I'll never agree that that would be a good thing. 6-10 / 7-9 gets us nowhere as a franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said: That's nice but I'll never agree that that would be a good thing. 6-10 / 7-9 gets us nowhere as a franchise. Which should be proof positive enough that this is exactly what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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