JetNation Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Jets fans are tired of hearing about the rebuild. Tired of the long playoff drought and waiting for the roster to improve. Joe Douglas spoke to the media earlier today at the league meetings and was asked if the expectation was to be playing meaningful games in December. Absolutely, we need to be playing meaningful games in December. I think with where we were and a couple of the moves we made recently; we expect to be playing in a lot more close games. That’s why, if we’re going to be playing in close games, it’s important to have a good kicker. Signing (Greg) Zuerlein, bringing Eddy (Piñeiro) back, it’s going to be a nice competition there. Hopefully they can be a big factor for us in some of these tighter games that we play next year. I think we’re still young. Having two years worth of draft guys on the roster and getting ready to add, right now, nine more young guys. But being able to, like I said earlier, to bring in some quality veteran free agents that are still young, that are still in their prime and have played in championship moments to really add to these young players and help this entire locker room grow and develop. Just going through what we did last year, playing all the young guys, knowing that there was going to be some bumps along the road, but hoping that the payoff starts now with this year moving forward. In order to take a step forward the defense has to take a big leap forward. More importantly, Zach Wilson needs to show that he is the long term answer at QB. Joe Douglas was asking about getting more weapons on offense and pursuing Tyreek Hill. Going into the offseason, we had a great plan. Just going into our free agency first with the guys we were able to add to the team, the goal was to try to help Zach (Wilson) as much as we can on both sides of the ball. I feel like we were able to add youthful vets with a lot of experience who have been able to play in some big games, a couple Super Bowl participants. This was a unique opportunity. I think when you’re putting a team together, when you want to be on the top of a market, ideally you want to be at the top of the market on a homegrown player, but in a circumstance that was this unique, this type of player, we felt it was a good time to be aggressive. Look, it ultimately didn’t work out, but we feel good about our intent. We’re going to be in a lot of conversations moving forward. I think when you have a tight end, a quality tight end, it’s a great security blanket for a young quarterback, having seen it in the past with other teams. So, when you have two guys, obviously we’re excited about the guys that we have on the roster too that are still young and developing, but when you bring C.J. (Uzomah) in, who is a culture guys, bring (Tyler) Conklin in, who I think was top 10 in tight end explosives last year, it just gives you more options, more options for a young quarterback who can work the middle of the field for us. Will the Jets be adding a receiver? I feel good about the receivers we have. Having Elijah (Moore), who was really starting to come on before his injury. Corey Davis was on pace for 1,000 yards before his injury, bringing Braxton (Berrios) back and everyone’s excited to bring Braxton back, so we feel good about this receiving core we have. We have the opportunity to keep adding to it, if the opportunity is right, the price is right, we’re going to strike. Connor (Hughes) brought up some hypothetical situations that could happen, we’re getting ready for the draft and if the right player presents itself, we’re going to strike. Two other interesting topics came up during the interview: Expectations on the 2020 draft class. My expectations are high. Just checking in with their agents and seeing some of the videos that they’ve forwarded me, seeing how hard they work. I’m excited for all of those guys, not just Mekhi and Denzel, but Jabari (Zuniga), Ashtyn (Davis), Bryce (Hall), all the guys coming back from the 2020 and 2021 draft. Get them back on the field with the new players we added. So, look, we’re very optimistic on all these guys coming back. I talked about it at our end of season presser, a big focus for us, and I don’t think this is breaking news, great teams, teams that are in the playoffs, they keep their good players healthy. That’s going to be a huge focus for us, keeping those guys healthy and keeping them on the field for those December, meaningful games. 2. Mekhi Becton: Is he a starter? Yes, we are operating like Mekhi is going to be one of our two tackles. That’s our expectation, that he’s going to come back ready to roll. I know he’s fired up to get back on the field and compete, and also, we have George (Fant). We feel good about the tackle group because we have George, we brought Conor (McDermott) back who’s played in games for us, Chuma (Edoga) is in the final year of his rookie year, so we have four tackles on the roster that have played and started games for us. Feel great about our tackle situation in general. Is there a chance he could play right tackle? I think Coach has brought that up. There is a possibility that George would be left, and Mekhi would be right. But, again, I expect both of them to be in our tackle group. His status for OTAs? He came back for re-checks. He had a good meeting with our doctors. We’ll get him back for OTAs, take another physical and see where he is when he gets back. 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Dwight Englewood Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Jets pass on Thibodeaux and Wilson continues to stink while Mac Jones looks 10x better. JD gonna be unemployed next January 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post T0mShane Posted March 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2022 34 minutes ago, JetNation said: I think with where we were and a couple of the moves we made recently; we expect to be playing in a lot more close games. I’d run through a brick wall for this man 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreened Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 So what happens when we aren’t playing meaningful games by Halloween? Since we are only beginning year 2 of this genius rebuild? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 44 minutes ago, JetNation said: Jets fans are tired of hearing about the rebuild. Tired of the long playoff drought and waiting for the roster to improve. Joe Douglas spoke to the media earlier today at the league meetings and was asked if the expectation was to be playing meaningful games in December. Absolutely, we need to be playing meaningful games in December. I think with where we were and a couple of the moves we made recently; we expect to be playing in a lot more close games. That’s why, if we’re going to be playing in close games, it’s important to have a good kicker. Signing (Greg) Zuerlein, bringing Eddy (Piñeiro) back, it’s going to be a nice competition there. Hopefully they can be a big factor for us in some of these tighter games that we play next year. I think we’re still young. Having two years worth of draft guys on the roster and getting ready to add, right now, nine more young guys. But being able to, like I said earlier, to bring in some quality veteran free agents that are still young, that are still in their prime and have played in championship moments to really add to these young players and help this entire locker room grow and develop. Just going through what we did last year, playing all the young guys, knowing that there was going to be some bumps along the road, but hoping that the payoff starts now with this year moving forward. In order to take a step forward the defense has to take a big leap forward. More importantly, Zach Wilson needs to show that he is the long term answer at QB. Joe Douglas was asking about getting more weapons on offense and pursuing Tyreek Hill. Going into the offseason, we had a great plan. Just going into our free agency first with the guys we were able to add to the team, the goal was to try to help Zach (Wilson) as much as we can on both sides of the ball. I feel like we were able to add youthful vets with a lot of experience who have been able to play in some big games, a couple Super Bowl participants. This was a unique opportunity. I think when you’re putting a team together, when you want to be on the top of a market, ideally you want to be at the top of the market on a homegrown player, but in a circumstance that was this unique, this type of player, we felt it was a good time to be aggressive. Look, it ultimately didn’t work out, but we feel good about our intent. We’re going to be in a lot of conversations moving forward. I think when you have a tight end, a quality tight end, it’s a great security blanket for a young quarterback, having seen it in the past with other teams. So, when you have two guys, obviously we’re excited about the guys that we have on the roster too that are still young and developing, but when you bring C.J. (Uzomah) in, who is a culture guys, bring (Tyler) Conklin in, who I think was top 10 in tight end explosives last year, it just gives you more options, more options for a young quarterback who can work the middle of the field for us. Will the Jets be adding a receiver? I feel good about the receivers we have. Having Elijah (Moore), who was really starting to come on before his injury. Corey Davis was on pace for 1,000 yards before his injury, bringing Braxton (Berrios) back and everyone’s excited to bring Braxton back, so we feel good about this receiving core we have. We have the opportunity to keep adding to it, if the opportunity is right, the price is right, we’re going to strike. Connor (Hughes) brought up some hypothetical situations that could happen, we’re getting ready for the draft and if the right player presents itself, we’re going to strike. Two other interesting topics came up during the interview: Expectations on the 2020 draft class. My expectations are high. Just checking in with their agents and seeing some of the videos that they’ve forwarded me, seeing how hard they work. I’m excited for all of those guys, not just Mekhi and Denzel, but Jabari (Zuniga), Ashtyn (Davis), Bryce (Hall), all the guys coming back from the 2020 and 2021 draft. Get them back on the field with the new players we added. So, look, we’re very optimistic on all these guys coming back. I talked about it at our end of season presser, a big focus for us, and I don’t think this is breaking news, great teams, teams that are in the playoffs, they keep their good players healthy. That’s going to be a huge focus for us, keeping those guys healthy and keeping them on the field for those December, meaningful games. 2. Mekhi Becton: Is he a starter? Yes, we are operating like Mekhi is going to be one of our two tackles. That’s our expectation, that he’s going to come back ready to roll. I know he’s fired up to get back on the field and compete, and also, we have George (Fant). We feel good about the tackle group because we have George, we brought Conor (McDermott) back who’s played in games for us, Chuma (Edoga) is in the final year of his rookie year, so we have four tackles on the roster that have played and started games for us. Feel great about our tackle situation in general. Is there a chance he could play right tackle? I think Coach has brought that up. There is a possibility that George would be left, and Mekhi would be right. But, again, I expect both of them to be in our tackle group. His status for OTAs? He came back for re-checks. He had a good meeting with our doctors. We’ll get him back for OTAs, take another physical and see where he is when he gets back. 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Barry McCockinner Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Thank you Joe Douglas, thank you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bitonti Posted March 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, GangGreened said: So what happens when we aren’t playing meaningful games by Halloween? Since we are only beginning year 2 of this genius rebuild? Exactly December? How about playing meaningful games in October? The team starts like 1-8 every year and it's over before it starts. Meaningful games in December? That would be amazing. And also I'll believe it when it happens and not before 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slats Posted March 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2022 52 minutes ago, Dwight Englewood said: Jets pass on Thibodeaux and Wilson continues to stink while Mac Jones looks 10x better. JD gonna be unemployed next January Phil, you miserable ****… 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, JetNation said: Will the Jets be adding a receiver? We have the opportunity to keep adding to it, if the opportunity is right, the price is right, we’re going to strike. Connor (Hughes) brought up some hypothetical situations that could happen, we’re getting ready for the draft and if the right player presents itself, we’re going to strik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Where did this phrase come from? Its a horrible phrase. "Playing meaningful games in December"? If you are playing meaningful games in December, then you need to make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark78 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 So go get us an effing #1 wide receiver 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc855 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Thanks for that inspiriting words Joe But can we start aiming for meaniful games by Halloween and go from there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhg1084 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 minute ago, kevinc855 said: Thanks for that inspiriting words Joe But can we start aiming for meaniful games by Halloween and go from there December? I just want to win a game in September! Or a divisional game! Let’s not get too crazy with this December talk lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc855 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, Rhg1084 said: December? I just want to win a game in September! Or a divisional game! Let’s not get too crazy with this December talk lol Sad but true.... 0-12 in 2 years Thats like next level bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Our games have been meaningful every December.... in terms of the #1 overall pick in the Draft. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 So you guys are now complaining that meaningful games is Dec. is too aggressive? That he's setting the bar too high? Give me a break. The guy is saying he expects the team to be competitive this year, be in every game and be fighting for a playoff spot late in the season. I think that's a fair estimation of where this team is. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets0712 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Recently it’s been over by Columbus Day. Not even Halloween. I like what he’s saying. And is spot on as to where I see them for this year. 6 wins on the absolute low end. 10 wins on the absolute high end. And yes meaningful games in December for the 1 st time in 6 yearsSent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Still playing meaningful games in late October might be a better starting point, all things considered. But yes, meaningful games in December would be great. Sign me up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 A lot of words and not a damn thing said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 15 hours ago, T0mShane said: I’d run through a brick wall for this man This is what players spend their lives dreaming of. It’s what the game’s all about. Guys around the league will be taking less money to join the Jets knowing there’s a chance we may play meaningful games in december. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Thank you Joe Douglas, thank you 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmnj Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 hey joe your record is abysmal and you are what your record shows you are-you are not year one-no more excuses or you are just like Mac and Izadick-you talk about having a plan-well as Tyson said everybody has a plan until you get hit in the F'n mouth. Execution of the plan is what counts as illustrated by wins. the AFC is loaded and although our roster made some improvements so did our division rivals who started out better than us the best thing I can say about your team joe is hey at least we are not the texans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 32 minutes ago, Irish Jet said: This is what players spend their lives dreaming of. It’s what the game’s all about. Guys around the league will be taking less money to join the Jets knowing there’s a chance we may play meaningful games in december. Come to the Jets, where I have a hard and firm number I’m willing to pay, but on the plus side we are looking to get blown out less. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
static14 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 25 minutes ago, T0mShane said: Come to the Jets, where I have a hard and firm number I’m willing to pay, but on the plus side we are looking to get blown out less. You make it seem like a bad career move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I was going to type an original, witty response like "how about meaningful games in September or October", but I've already been ninja'd about 15 times in this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 14 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said: Where did this phrase come from? Its a horrible phrase. "Playing meaningful games in December"? If you are playing meaningful games in December, then you need to make the playoffs. Baby steps, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I think he meant January sure it’s just a slip up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Willie White Shoes Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 15 hours ago, Mark78 said: So go get us an effing #1 wide receiver Where? In Target? Where do you get these #1 guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 31 minutes ago, Larz said: I think he meant January sure it’s just a slip up They stop playing meaningful games in August so getting all the way to December would be quite the improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Irish Jet said: A lot of words and not a damn thing said. That's what the offseason is all about, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 34 minutes ago, Larz said: I think he meant January sure it’s just a slip up Better yet - February! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, UntouchableCrew said: Baby steps, "It's a process" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc855 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Bump. Doesn’t change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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