Tuesday, January 31, 2006
We Got A New Offensive Coordinator...Again!
Poor Paul Hackett. He got the offense moving 2 years ago and if it weren't for poor head coaching in Pittsburgh, we would have made it to the championship game. Then, he gets the boot for Mike Heimerdinger and his offense was beyond pathetic. Now, the Jets go out and hire another KID with NO experience and only got the job because of his last name. Despite how much I couldn't stand the Hackett offence (or lack there of), I now actually miss it.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Can't Wait...
Friday, January 27, 2006
Big Week For Vilma
Thursday, January 26, 2006
A New Era
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Chasing A Dream
Well, now that all the dust has settled, I gotta now support and love our new coach until I'm really able to criticize him for on field mistakes. So, let's get healthy, have a good draft, sign some free agents, re-sign some of our valuable players, do some restructuring of contracts, cut some over priced crap, and let's get ready for a Super Bowl Run next year. Okay Kev, WAKE UP!!!
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Edwards To Win 47% Of The Time...
Herm Edwards Vows To Do For Chiefs What He Did For Jets
From TheBrushback.com
NEW YORK--Herm Edwards, the new head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, promised today to do for the Chiefs what he did for his old team, the New York Jets. Edwards compiled a 39-41 record in five years as Jets coach and was often criticized for his game and clock management. At a press conference Wednesday, Edwards assured Chiefs fans that they can expect the same thing
“I am here to get this team back on track,” Edwards said. “My reputation speaks for itself. I vow – and you can print this – to do for this city, this franchise, exactly what I did for the Jets. I will apply the same strategies and philosophies that made the Jets the roaring success that they were during my tenure. Mr. Peterson did not hand me $12 million for nothing. He expects me to win, and I will – approximately 47 percent of the time.”
Edwards then struck back at the critics who say that he can’t bring the Chiefs up to the level of his New York Jets teams.
“Oh I know everybody is saying that I won’t be able to build the Chiefs into the perennial powerhouse that the Jets were, but I don’t bother much with what the critics say. That’s just negativity. I only ask the Kansas City fans to embrace this team, be patient, and give me a chance to get us on track for 8, 9, maybe even 10 wins a year. Make no mistake: We will slip into the playoffs a couple times during my tenure here. Anything less than that will be considered a failure.”
When Edwards took over the Jets in 2001, they were a team in disarray. Bill Parcells had just stepped down as Chief of Football Operations and Al Groh had resigned after one unsuccessful year as head coach. The Jets managed a Wild Card berth that year, but lost to the Raiders in the first round of the playoffs. The following year they won the AFC East and routed the Colts 41-0 in the opening playoff game, only to lose to the Raiders once again in the divisional playoffs.
The Jets finest season under coach Edwards came in 2004, when they went 10-6. Unfortunately, they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the playoffs that year. Many people blamed the loss on Edwards’ conservative play calling at the end of the game, when he settled for a difficult 43-yard field goal rather than try to advance the ball.
“I’ve gotten a lot of grief for that game,” admitted Edwards. “The general consensus is that I chickened-out by refusing to try and advance the ball. But that’s not how I see it. The obvious decision would’ve been to try to advance the ball, either for a closer field or a touchdown. That’s the traditional way of thinking. But I took the road less traveled and settled for a long field goal in a swirling wind. You don’t think that takes balls? You think that’s chickening out? I don’t see Bill Belichick or Mike Shanahan taking those kinds of insane chances.”
In Edwards’ defense, he is known as a fine defensive coach and a good communicator. Throughout his coaching career, he has been known as a “player’s coach,” something that veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez hopes will have a positive impact on the team.
“Herm is the kind of guy that relates to the players well,” said Gonzalez, who said he was sad to see coach Dick Vermeil retire. “He is the ultimate player’s coach. Player’s coaches are great, for the most part. They don’t win many Super Bowls, though. If you want to win a Super Bowl, you need one of those stone-faced tyrants. But there are more important things than winning a Super Bowl, like having a head coach you can walk all over and tune out after two years.”
Meanwhile, the Jets are still reeling from Edwards’ sudden, controversial departure, in which they received a fourth round pick from Kansas City and nothing more. GM Terry Bradway insisted, however, that they got a fair deal in exchange for Edwards.
“A fourth round pick is nothing to sneeze at,” said Bradway. “Actually, I think we actually got the better end of the deal. We got rid of our coach, who did exactly nothing for us in his four years here, and we got a free pick. I can’t tell you how difficult it was to keep a straight face while we were making this deal. The funny thing is, the Chiefs were also having trouble keeping a straight face. They thought we were the ones being ripped off. The truth is, we're probably both right. ”
Jets Front Office Wowed By Mangini's Tales...
Jets front office wowed by Mangini’s tales of being a New England Patriot
From The SportsPickle.com
The New York Jets named Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini their new coach on Tuesday after Mangini impressed the team’s brass in his lone interview with stories of what it was like to hang out with Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots team.
“Did you know that Eric has Bill Belichick’s number programmed into his cell phone?” said Jets owner Woody Johnson. “Seriously, he showed it to me. I thought that was so cool. It says ‘Bill: cell.’ He’s on a first name basis with Bill Belichick – the Bill Belichick – can you believe that? I’m so jealous. I wonder if he’s ever been to Belichick’s house. I bet it’s awesome.”
Mangini, 34, who has only worked for one year as a coordinator, said he was surprised at the ease of his interview and that the Jets didn’t ask him any questions about football matters.
“That football stuff will fall into place, I’m sure,” said Jets general manager Terry Bradway. “We all assume he’s just a genius ‘cause he coached for the Patriots. I mean, that’s a given, right? We’re just excited to have one of them here with the Jets. We would do anything to be like the Patriots, and if we could just be half as cool as them we would be happy. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve been dying to ask Eric if there is an actual glow that emanates from Tom Brady, or if I’m just imagining it because I’m in love with him. I bet it’s both – that he actually glows, but the glow is enhanced due to my unyielding passion – but I’m interested to find out for sure.”
Herm Is Laughing His Ass Off
Our Stupid Team
We have a GM that has 2 years left on his contract and hired a head coach for 4 years. Then, we retain our offensive coordinator who has 2 years on a contract because the team is cheap and won't let him out of his contract despite how bad he doesn't want to be here since he was passed over for the head coaching job. Woody is definitley cheap but going back to the whole Herm thing, Terry has done another terrible job this off-season so far and it hasn't really even got underway yet !
Monday, January 23, 2006
The Monologues Have Begun
A new coach and there is already issues in Hofstra. For some ridiculous reason, the Jets decided to retain offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdiner who totally wants OUT of his contract after being passed over the head coaching job for a 35 year old unexperienced coach. Woody Johnson...Please SELL the team now!
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Man Genie
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Decision Time For Mangini
MANGINI'S TASKS:
1. Hire A Defensive Coordinator
2. Hire An Offensive Coordinator
3. Decide Chad Pennington's Fate
4. Focus On The Draft And Don't Mess Up The #4 Pick
5. Sign John Abraham To A Long Term Deal
6. Make A Decision On Curtis Martin
7. Evaluate Free Agency - Jets and Other Teams'
8. Decide Now On Defensive Scheme: 3-4 or 4-3
9. Analyze Salary Cap And Make Decisions To Better Our Cap Situation
10. Figure Out How To Retain Ty Law
The Search Is Over
Jets Get Their Man !
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
ESPN NFL Misery Index
15. NEW YORK JETS: There was the Dennis Byrd tragedy. And there was the Browning Nagle tragedy. There was the regrettable move to the Meadowlands. And there was the Rich Kotite Era (complete with the Sunday of 55,000 No-Shows). But like Bogie, Ingrid and Paris, Jets fans will always have Broadway Joe and Super Bowl III.
Take away the Super Bowl III victory and we should be #1 on the Misery Index !
Mangini: Pros, Cons, Questions...
PROS:
Can provide not only stability but a blueprint for success that mimics the one Belichick crafted into three Super Bowl championships in four years in New England entering this season.
He's worked with Belichick for 10 of his 11 years in the league
He's been part of the Jets organization for a few years under Bill Parcells and Belechick.
His X's & O's are better than Herman Edwards (and Dick Curl's).
CONS:
He has spent only one season as the Patriots' defensive coordinator, and the Patriots finished 26th in overall defense.
Mangini's potential is difficult to measure, partly because his credentials are more closely linked to a name other than his own.Mangini, who will turn 35 Thursday will be the youngest head coach in the NFL.
Why were the Jets the ONLY team looking at Mangini, with about 9 open head coaching positions? This scares me.
His legitimate assistant-coaching experience goes back five years, one as a coordinator.
A coach barely older than most players
Not a ton of football experience as he's worked his way up from a public relations intern in Cleveland to a young kid breaking down and splicing up film and holding up play cards for the scout teams in practice.
He will now face Belechick and Brady twice a year.
QUESTIONS:
Will Mangini get his own TV show...24/7 w/ Eric Mangini ?
First we take Parcells from the Patriots. Then, the Patriots take Belechick from the Jets. Now, the Jets take Mangini from the Patriots. What will this now do to the rivalry?
Should Mangini this year make more than Edwards did last year?
Will Mangini change the defense to a 3-4 which will could hurt Vilma's production?
How will he handle one of the toughest jobs in sports in the toughest market in the country?
Will he know how to manage a team?
Will he change this team so we are not the "Same Ole Jets" ?
Is the ghost of Leon Hess smiling and saying "Just Win Now" ?
Monday, January 16, 2006
Who's Our Next Clown !
Friday, January 13, 2006
Goodbye Herm...
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Fire Bradway Now
The 3 guys that Bradway brought in 5 years ago are gone:
Cottrell was fired in 2004.
Hackett was fired in 2005.
Edwards let go in 2006.
Hmmmmmm....Mostly problems stem from the top!
Bradway needs to go NOW. He's got 2 years left on a contract. What coach is going to want to come in for a GM that may not be here meaning the new coach that signs would already be on the bubble!