visajets Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Group of Jets, Dolphins players plan to join for lockout training in South Florida Published: Friday, May 20, 2011, 12:13 PM Updated: Friday, May 20, 2011, 12:27 PM By Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger John Munson/The Star-LedgerJets linebacker Bart Scott is among the players expected in Boca Raton, Fla., next week for OTA-style workouts. There have been plenty of bizarre developments this offseason, as the NFL and players endure the longest work stoppage in football history. Here's another: next week in South Florida, a group of Jets and Dolphins players -- and a handful of others -- will join together for a week of training mimicking organized team activities. Facilitated by TEST Football Academy, which has outposts in Martinsville and in Boca Raton, Fla., the players will gather at the campus of Florida Atlantic University on Monday and dive into the football drills and position-specific work they would normally be starting this time of year in OTAs at team facilities. TEST founder Brian Martin said Jets linebacker Bart Scott and offensive lineman Vlad Ducasse, and Dolphins Channing Crowder, Randy Starks and Benny Sapp, plus rookie running back Daniel Thomas, are expected to participate. Bills receiver Donald Jones is also slated to attend, as well as free-agent cornerback Al Harris and former defensive end Jevon Kearse. The "lockout camp" has its own Facebook page and a working name of "AFC East Blitz," a nod to the division rivals. "This is the one time these guys will be working together toward something," Martin said. "They'll be battling against each other in a couple months, so it’s a perfect set-up." Well, they hope they'll be playing against each other in a couple months, provided the labor dispute is settled by then. Negotiations broke down in March, followed by the players union decertifying and the owners locking the players out. A district court judge ruled to lift the lockout last month, but the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the ruling through the NFL's appeal, for which oral arguments begin June 3. Until then, players are trying to keep up with their preparations for the season, despite the fact that facilities have been closed for the offseason workout program, and now OTAs. Next week's camp aims to be a substitute for the latter. Players will train Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, mixing an hour in the weight room with a longer workout on the outdoor fields, in the Florida heat and humidity. They'll run one-on-one drills between receivers and defensive backs, and linemen, along with bag drills and change-of-direction and agility exercises. Sprinter Ato Boldon, a four-time Olympic medalist for Trinidad and Tobago, will be on hand for speed work. Pat Peterson, Sr., the father of Arizona's No. 5 overall pick and a speed and position coach, and quarterback Chad Pennington, a coach for TEST, are also expected to stop by. Thursday's workout will be supplemented with boxing and mixed martial arts, and Friday's will be held in the sand at Deerfield Beach. "The goal is really to get guys together," Martin said. "We’re trying to follow the annual football calendar, being mindful of when these guys' bodies are used to transitioning." Players are paying their own way down to Florida, and the fee for the sessions is the half-price lockout rate. On Wednesday, Martin has arranged to take the players on a fishing trip in chartered boats along the Atlantic coast. He also plans to keep the players motivated with a week-long competition between two teams of players. The designated leaders? Scott, the Jets' most notorious talker, and Crowder, who infamously took on coach Rex Ryan in a war of words in 2009. "We haven't gotten shirts made up yet," Martin said, referencing Scott's "Can't Wait" branding campaign that now includes T-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Everyone should be happy to see Pennington as one of the coaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I do not like this. Scott is a loud mouth who might give too much away about what the JETS do on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Scott, Ducasse to work out with Dolphins May, 20, 2011 May 20 3:11 PM ET By Rich Cimini The Mouth is heading South. Jets LB Bart Scott and OL Vladimir Ducasse are planning to be in Miami next week to work out with a group of Dolphins in what is being billed as a "Lockout Camp." In reality, it's a gathering of clients from the TEST Football Academy, which has facilities in Boca Raton, Fla., and Martinsville, N.J. Scott and Ducasse have been regulars this offseason at the Martinsville location. Scott and Ducasse will be joined by Dolphins Channing Crowder, Randy Starks, Benny Sapp and rookie RB Daniel Thomas, according to The Star-Ledger of Newark. Scott and Crowder are two of the most notorious trash talkers in the league, so that should be interesting. Crowder is best remembered for his war of words with Rex Ryan in 2009. The players will work out for four days, spending an hour in the weight room, followed by position-specific drills on the field. The players reportedly will pay their own way to Florida; the sessions will take place on the campus of Florida Atlantic. If you think it's a big deal or wrong that players are working out with opponents, relax. It's fairly common in the offseason, especially in places like South Florida. For years, University of Miami alums -- some of the biggest names in the sport -- have been working out together on campus. Presumably, Scott and Ducasse won't be talking Xs and Os with their division rivals. There are also rumblings that the Jets' DBs will gather soon for workouts as the NFL work stoppage drags on. The offensive skill-position players, of course, conducted their own camp recently at the Mark Sanchez-hosted "Jets West." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I do not like this. Scott is a loud mouth who might give too much away about what the JETS do on defense. You cannot be serious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Everyone should be happy to see Pennington as one of the coaches As long as sanchez is on other side of country i think we're ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 As long as sanchez is on other side of country i think we're ok Still a little too close for comfort, but I suppose you take what you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I do not like this. Scott is a loud mouth who might give too much away about what the JETS do on defense. Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 You cannot be serious.... Seriously? Yes. You never know what he might end up spewing. I am not too comfortable with that. And for all our success the past two seasons its not like we have dominated the Dolphags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yes. You never know what he might end up spewing. I am not too comfortable with that. And for all our success the past two seasons its not like we have dominated the Dolphags. what's he gonna tell em, "hey, we're gonna blitz on 3rd down!!" c'mon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 what's he gonna tell em, "hey, we're gonna blitz on 3rd down!!" c'mon!! There are ton more things than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 This is ridiculous...I don't want the Jets stealing our schemes...especially on offense...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 This is ridiculous...I don't want the Jets stealing our schemes...especially on offense...... Slapdeek post! You don't have to worry about that. The Dolphags don't have an offense even worth giving a glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 As long as sanchez is on other side of country i think we're ok Now that Pennington is a coach should we expect brain damage to set in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I can see it now Pennington gets his first head coaching gig and during the First kickoff he turns into Jim Ignatowski. Career in football over after a near Kotite type year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I can see it now Pennington gets his first head coaching gig and during the First kickoff he turns into Jim Ignatowski. Career in football over after a near Kotite type year. I just wonder between all his comebacks how much dough has he raked in. At the end of the day he is smart enough to keep the tap flowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Now that Pennington is a coach should we expect brain damage to set in ? How could you say that after the great coaching job he has done on all his understudies? Clemens, Hene. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa….Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Pussington should be banished from the great game of football forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Slapdeek post! You don't have to worry about that. The Dolphags don't have an offense even worth giving a glance. obviously it was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 obviously it was a joke. Alright if you say so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOP Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 We should run a pool to see how long it takes Crowder and Scott to get thrown out for fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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