JiFtheOracle Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I found this on PFT. Has anyone heard about this? http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/13/ainge-absent-from-voluntary-workouts/ Ainge Absent From Voluntary Workouts Posted by Mike Florio on April 13, 2009, 10:45 p.m. EDT As the New York Jets consider in-house options to become the first quarterback of the post-Favre era, one of the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well his NFL career is off to just a wonderful start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well his NFL career is off to just a wonderful start. I know right? What a moron. You have a legitimate shot at making the roster and potentially if everything aligned becoming a starter...even though more realistically he was battling for the 2nd string...but still. Friggin moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I found this on PFT. Has anyone heard about this? http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/13/ainge-absent-from-voluntary-workouts/ Ainge Absent From Voluntary Workouts Posted by Mike Florio on April 13, 2009, 10:45 p.m. EDT As the New York Jets consider in-house options to become the first quarterback of the post-Favre era, one of the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I know right? What a moron. You have a legitimate shot at making the roster and potentially if everything aligned becoming a starter...even though more realistically he was battling for the 2nd string...but still. Friggin moron. Legitimate shot at making the roster? This is probably the most legitimate pre-season shot he has at being the STARTER that he'll ever get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Legitimate shot at making the roster? This is probably the most legitimate pre-season shot he has at being the STARTER that he'll ever get. I said that...I think he was the long shot, but a shot nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 That's stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Consider the source... while I agree if he's just skipping them he's an f'n moron, who knows if there's some sort of legitimate reason for him not being there yet. I hope for his sake there is. Otherwise, boot his ass right now and at least bring in someone who gives a crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I said that...I think he was the long shot, but a shot nonetheless. Somehow I must have skimmed over that part. Agree completely. Hey, if that's the way his career goes, there are worse things to "waste" than a very late 5th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well his NFL career is off to just a wonderful start. I can't believe he's this stupid. I know he went to Tenn. but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Consider the source... while I agree if he's just skipping them he's an f'n moron, who knows if there's some sort of legitimate reason for him not being there yet. I hope for his sake there is. Otherwise, boot his ass right now and at least bring in someone who gives a crap. Yep. If this is true, then boot his ass. I was against drafting a Qb this year, but if he is really that ****ing stupid, then we should definitely consider it. I want a guy that is motivated to play. Somehow I must have skimmed over that part. Agree completely. Hey, if that's the way his career goes, there are worse things to "waste" than a very late 5th round pick. True. Which would make me feel fine using another late round pick to hope to find a hidden gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 True. Which would make me feel fine using another late round pick to hope to find a hidden gem. If it was so easy to identify the hidden gems in the late rounds, they would have been drafted in higher rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well his NFL career is off to just a wonderful start. In fairness to him he does suck. So his agent is probably telling him that the less the Jets see him throw, the better his odds of making the team are. I think it is a good plan actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 If it's voluntary, then it's a dumb career move plain and simple. I would be willing to be that there is a legitimate reason behind his absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 If it was so easy to identify the hidden gems in the late rounds, they would have been drafted in higher rounds. You are either not reading my entire posts or just having an off morning. "Hope" was the operative word in my post...lol...I have been against using a pick for a QB because I am not quite sure that we would find anything that much better than we already have....I never said it was easy. Now I dont think its a bad idea to try and HOPE to find a hidden gem. However, I still dont want a Qb in this first round unless Stafford miraculously drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You are either not reading my entire posts or just having an off morning. "Hope" was the operative word in my post...lol...I have been against using a pick for a QB because I am not quite sure that we would find anything that much better than we already have....I never said it was easy. Now I dont think its a bad idea to try and HOPE to find a hidden gem. However, I still dont want a Qb in this first round unless Stafford miraculously drops. I'm not disagreeing with you. My comment was an example of agreement, not of a contrary opinion. As in it's not a big deal because it's tough to find true gems later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vengeful Odin Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I don't have any dogs in this hunt, but from my perspective the Jets QB job is wide open between Clemens, Ratliff, and Ainge. It's short-sighted of Ainge to not try and take every opportunity he has to prove he can be the starter in NY ... I'm surprised, I figured he would have jumped at the opportunity to prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Do you guys realize this **** is coming from Florio? Read the Journal News article: http://jets.lohudblogs.com/2009/04/13/ainge-is-mia/ It's a piece of **** in its own right, but the guy was there on March 26. The only thing they know is that he hasn't been available for the press since then and that some players haven't seen him in "at least a week". Note that the article also says that Ainge returned to the Jets facility "about a month" after the season and remained there "preparing for the QB battle. Sounds like the whole thing is a crock of **** because they don't have anything to write between the Cutler fiasco and the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Do you guys realize this **** is coming from Florio? Read the Journal News article: http://jets.lohudblogs.com/2009/04/13/ainge-is-mia/ It's a piece of **** in its own right, but the guy was there on March 26. The only thing they know is that he hasn't been available for the press since then and that some players haven't seen him in "at least a week". Note that the article also says that Ainge returned to the Jets facility "about a month" after the season and remained there "preparing for the QB battle. Sounds like the whole thing is a crock of **** because they don't have anything to write between the Cutler fiasco and the draft. I take my original comment back then. Ainge's career is going very well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Queer. HolyJesusGod, I love words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah, we totally shouldn't have picked Colt Brennan instead. This bum isn't even going to make the Opening Day roster. The Jets are going to draft a QB on Day 2 who will make Ainge expendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah, we totally shouldn't have picked Colt Brennan instead. This bum isn't even going to make the Opening Day roster. The Jets are going to draft a QB on Day 2 who will make Ainge expendable. I remember getting absolutely crucified for suggesting Colt Brennan back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I don't see the big deal. Especially since there's still so much time to show up. People tried to make a big deal out of TO not being around, then when he showed up everyone just hid and pretended nothing happened. But even if he doesn't show up, I don't think it matters. The battle is between Ratliff and Clemens for now, with a likelihood of a day 1 pick on QB as well. Ainge probably doesn't even make the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I remember getting absolutely crucified for suggesting Colt Brennan back in the day. Just ask Troll, Ainge doesn't suck, its just my "hatred" for the SEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Just ask Troll, Ainge doesn't suck, its just my "hatred" for the SEC. Out of curiosity, what do you not hate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I don't see the big deal. Especially since there's still so much time to show up. People tried to make a big deal out of TO not being around, then when he showed up everyone just hid and pretended nothing happened. But even if he doesn't show up, I don't think it matters. The battle is between Ratliff and Clemens for now, with a likelihood of a day 1 pick on QB as well. Ainge probably doesn't even make the team. It's a big deal when you're trying to make a team and show a new coach what you bring to the table. By the way Ainge and TO aren't on the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Out of curiosity, what do you not hate? I love lots of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 In fairness to him he does suck. So his agent is probably telling him that the less the Jets see him throw, the better his odds of making the team are. I think it is a good plan actually. Always thinking this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I love lots of things. yea, one things intials are KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Remember when every thread on page 1 was about Brett Favre? Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I love lots of things. Especially guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Either there is some legit reason Ainge cannot be there, or he's throwing away his chance at an NFL career. Fifth round draft choices usually make the team in some capacity, (they might not play but they're with the team), but only for the first year. The second year you have to show them something or you're gone. The list of 5th, 6th and 7th rounders who get cut their second year is very long. Whatever momentum Ainge had coming out of the draft has dissipated. He either shows something now or gets cut. If he voluntarily passes on this opportunity to impress his coach, he's crazy. There had better be a good reason Ainge isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I remember getting absolutely crucified for suggesting Colt Brennan back in the day. I loved him in college but I don't think he's strong enough to hold up at the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Either there is some legit reason Ainge cannot be there, or he's throwing away his chance at an NFL career. Fifth round draft choices usually make the team in some capacity, (they might not play but they're with the team), but only for the first year. The second year you have to show them something or you're gone. The list of 5th, 6th and 7th rounders who get cut their second year is very long. For instance, Derek Anderson was drafted in the fifth round, and he was cut his second year. Maybe Anderson will never amount to much, but he's won games in the NFL as a starter, which is a hell of lot more than most fifth round QBs ever do. Yet even he couldn't show his original team enough to stay on the roster. Whatever momentum Ainge had coming out of the draft has dissipated. He either shows something now or gets cut. If he voluntarily passes on this opportunity to impress his coach, he's crazy. There had better be a good reason Ainge isn't there. I sure hope so , otherwise he's getting some REALLY bad advise at a critical time in his NFL career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I don't see the big deal. Especially since there's still so much time to show up. People tried to make a big deal out of TO not being around, then when he showed up everyone just hid and pretended nothing happened. But even if he doesn't show up, I don't think it matters. The battle is between Ratliff and Clemens for now, with a likelihood of a day 1 pick on QB as well. Ainge probably doesn't even make the team. ??? I gotta REALLY question your knowledge of the NFL with this one. Ainge is hardly to be compared to T.O. Totally different situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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