visajets Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Brandon Jacobs lauds Giants for letting players use their facility today Published: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 4:27 PM Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 4:40 PM By Mike Garafolo/The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger John Munson/The Star-LedgerGiants running back Brandon Jacobs was pleased he was able to visit the team's facility, speak with the coaches and even grab a bowl of gumbo from the cafeteria. Brandon Jacobs received a text message from his agent, Justin Schulman, telling him the Giants’ facility was open for business. “‘Go there and give it a try,’ is what he said. It didn’t seem like he was sure either,” the veteran running back told reporters after about a 90-minute visit to the Timex Performance Center. “He said, ‘Go up there and see what they tell you.' So I said, ‘Okay, we’ll see what they tell me.’ And we’re able to work out; we’re able to do anything.” Yes, the Giants’ complex was unlike any other today – the first day after U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson lifted the lockout – in that players were able to use the entire facility if they so chose. While Chris Canty took advantage of the offer, Jacobs was merely on a reconnaissance mission to find out “if it’s true or not” the facility was open to the players. It was, and he’ll be back on Wednesday for a workout. “That’s the difference between this organization and all the other ones out there. They want us to get in and get some work in because, after all this is said and done, we’re still their players and we’re going to be the ones playing,” Jacobs said. “So why keep all our resources from us that make us better?” Later, he added, “I wish the other teams continue to let their guys not go to the facility. I wish that happens. … Let ‘em continue doing it.” Asked why the team allowed players full access to the facility while other teams were keeping their weight rooms closed - and reportedly, in Cincinnati and Buffalo, barring players entirely - Giants VP of communications Pat Hanlon reiterated the league's message to be "courteous and respectful" toward the players "and that's what we did." Jacobs said he crashed an offensive staff meeting to talk to the coaches, who have been prevented from communicating with the players during the lockout. He spoke with Tom Coughlin, who asked about Jacobs’ family and touched on the work stoppage and what it will mean to the offseason. “He didn’t hesitate on talking about the ending of last year, which is good. I know he was itching to get that one out, and I wanted to hear about it, too,” Jacobs said. “We have to come in and make things work. We’ve got to come in, work hard and try to correct those mistakes.” On that note, Jacobs believes the Giants will be better equipped to handle the work stoppage than other teams because of the number of veterans on the roster. “I just think a lot of guys who have very young teams are going to have trouble dealing with a situation like this and won’t be able to find a way to fix it,” he said. “In our case, it’s not going to happen because we have a good enough team and old enough guys around that know what it takes to win and be successful.” Jacobs’ return to the facility wasn’t complete until he got himself a bowl of gumbo from the cafeteria. He said the kitchen always does a good job of making that dish – which is quite the compliment, considering he’s a Louisiana native. “I don’t know if they made gumbo knowing I’d be in here today, but they did a good job making it,” he said, adding: “Everyone was very excited to see the few people that came in today. But that shows how everybody missed each other, being around each other as well. I just hope all of this stuff, they find a way to fix it and find a way to deal with it in a different way than keeping us from not being able to show up here.” * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 That's so weird. The Giants doing the right thing and the Jets doing the a$$-backwards thing so they can chase nickels around the parking lot? So weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Gumbo move by the Giants! Dumbo move by the JETS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 That's so weird. The Giants doing the right thing and the Jets doing the a$$-backwards thing so they can chase nickels around the parking lot? So weird. Seriously just chalk it up on the list as far as I'm concerned. Why??? Why??? I had my choice too when I was kid and I picked this disaster of a franchise instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Wow This is actually a big thing. The Giants knew the NFL didn’t want them to allow the players full access to the facility. They let them use it anyway. Clear sign of dissension. If the Jets are smart they jump on board quickly. Let the players use the weigh, and film rooms. Open the building to them until the 8th circuit decides. This, even more then the court decision might get us a football season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Wow This is actually a big thing. The Giants knew the NFL didn’t want them to allow the players full access to the facility. They let them use it anyway. Clear sign of dissension. If the Jets are smart they jump on board quickly. Let the players use the weigh, and film rooms. Open the building to them until the 8th circuit decides. This, even more then the court decision might get us a football season The Mara family has zero love for the Jerry Jones' of the world and it looks like they'll happily subvert them to preserve the small markets in the league. Good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Seriously just chalk it up on the list as far as I'm concerned. Why??? Why??? I had my choice too when I was kid and I picked this disaster of a franchise instead. Heard that. I chose Joe Mott over Lawrence Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 This should be funny considering I read tonight that the Giants are going to join in with the rest of the league tomorrow. I think it's worse to give the players something and then rip it away as opposed to not giving it to them in the first place. I wonder how Mr. 2YPC will change his tune tomorrow and praise the Giants after he's not allowed in...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 The Mara family has zero love for the Jerry Jones' of the world and it looks like they'll happily subvert them to preserve the small markets in the league. Good for them. You guys somehow spinning this against the JETS are idiots... plain and simple... stop rooting for them... you suck... you are a loser who waits to jump on whatever bandwagon you can whine and cry on the loudest/quickest. BOOHOO we hate... woody... no the jets... no psls... err the giants are better see!!! see!!! ******* pathetic You guys make me sick... I will be sitting in my PSL seats watching the JETS for years to come and you can keep crying in a corner like the bitches you are. Someone call these guys a WHHHAMMMMBUUULANCEEE This should be funny considering I read tonight that the Giants are going to join in with the rest of the league tomorrow. I think it's worse to give the players something and then rip it away as opposed to not giving it to them in the first place. I wonder how Mr. 2YPC will change his tune tomorrow and praise the Giants after he's not allowed in...lol. Don't tell them this... they are closet Giants fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You guys somehow spinning this against the JETS are idiots... plain and simple... stop rooting for them... you suck... you are a loser who waits to jump on whatever bandwagon you can whine and cry on the loudest/quickest. BOOHOO we hate... woody... no the jets... no psls... err the giants are better see!!! see!!! ******* pathetic You guys make me sick... I will be sitting in my PSL seats watching the JETS for years to come and you can keep crying in a corner like the bitches you are. Someone call these guys a WHHHAMMMMBUUULANCEEE Don't tell them this... they are closet Giants fans... Hahah ECURB... you are the fool who made a bad investment on PSLs.... WAAA... BOOOHOOO... Get some new material too before you respond... or dont... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You guys somehow spinning this against the JETS are idiots... plain and simple... stop rooting for them... you suck... you are a loser who waits to jump on whatever bandwagon you can whine and cry on the loudest/quickest. BOOHOO we hate... woody... no the jets... no psls... err the giants are better see!!! see!!! ******* pathetic You guys make me sick... I will be sitting in my PSL seats watching the JETS for years to come and you can keep crying in a corner like the bitches you are. Why can't you switch it up and relentlessly promote something people actually like? Like Russian porn, maybe. If you're going to be spam, at least be interesting spam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 That's so weird. The Giants doing the right thing and the Jets doing the a$-backwards thing so they can chase nickels around the parking lot? So weird. Pat Hanlon...that is the difference right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Ecurb, personal attacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Pat Hanlon...that is the difference right there. You have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Ecurb, personal attacks? I cringed when I read that this morning... I could have gotten the same point across without the venom for sure... apologies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 That's so weird. The Giants doing the right thing and the Jets doing the a$-backwards thing so they can chase nickels around the parking lot? So weird. Want to eat some crow? The Giants let one player workout... basically by accident... Tell me, why do you as a Giants fan get such a kick out of faking being a JETS fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Want to eat some crow? The Giants let one player workout... basically by accident... Tell me, why do you as a Giants fan get such a kick out of faking being a JETS fan? Sorry, I was taking a nap. Did the Jets overtake the Giants to become one of the premiere franchises in the NFL while I was sleeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Ecurb, personal attacks? I'll admit the loser thing was kinda harsh but Shane does suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Shane does suck. Immaterial!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Jets clearly have liquidity issues. Isn't the main reason the Jets didn't let players in is to avoid paying the player's workout bonuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Jets clearly have liquidity issues. Isn't the main reason the Jets didn't let players in is to avoid paying the player's workout bonuses? No team let players workout... the Giants had one guy workout buy accident... JETS players were at the facility... Where do people come up with this crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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