Review of Jets Minicamp/New Stadium

by Ryan Alfieri on Jun 16, 2010 4:18 PM EDT

I just got back from first visit to the new palace. Let me just say, the new digs are kind of intimidating in a good sort of way. I have not been to a live game since '07, and just seeing the place made me want to do whatever it takes to get to a game at some point (still not buying PSLs though).

Stadium aside, here's some thoughts on the practice itself:

There were chants of "RE-SIGN-RE-VIS!!!" I know Mike T was there to hear that.

The offense showed up today. The best receiver today was J-Co. Dustin had a lot of nice catches. The offense didn't dominate by any means, but it was more even today that it probably usually is. McKnight showed he had some pretty moves.

Kellen Clemens looked awful. Brunell will be signed in July, and Clemens will be gone. He completed a few passes, most of which were dump offs.

Defense: Dwight Lowery and Kyle Wilson played well. Cromartie, however, was by far the most spectacular of the CB's today. His height allowed him to go up for balls most CB's have no business catching. He picked off Rex about three times. Revis was his usual self. Jason Taylor didn't practice much. Jenkins was limited as well.

I also, with my very own eyes, witnessed Darrelle Revis give up a reception. Yes, I am just as stunned as you are.

The guy in front of me got Shotty's visor. And Jason Taylor was about 5 feet away from me, giving autographs, when he decided to retire to the locker room. Story of my life.

I also witnessed what was probably the lamest of all secret handshakes between Sanchez and Taylor. Seriously, it was that stupid. They involved the legs and everything like they were in the girl scout brownie troops.

Anyway, besides not getting an autograph (or a visor), it was fun time to be had by all at a free event, and the team looked good.

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Must have been right next to you

I was like 5 seats to the right of the guy that got Shotty’s visor. Erik Ainge was signing autographs and I was going to try to tell him I was the kid that he did the interview with.. I got a laugh out of Jamaal Westerman when I gave him a high five I told him I was the one from The Jersey Jets Fan that he did an interview with..

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by JerseyJetsFan on Jun 16, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

Yup you were pretty damn close to me lol

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by Ryan Alfieri on Jun 16, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

We were at the 50 yard line sitting in the cushioned seats. There was slightly less leg room than the old stadium. Also, Nick Folk wasn’t so great. Interestingly, Before the whole team came out, he never practiced any field goals while the other kicker did. The other kicker was also punting for some reason. There were three players punting, while Folk was just kinda walking around.

and the home of the... JETS!!!
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I've tried to email Revis, but it just shuts down my computer.

by dvdvil on Jun 16, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

Those seats were really cushy. I liked it.

by revis_island on Jun 17, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions

I was wondering who the heck this guy with the hair was:

Manish Mehta tweets that it was DB Coach Dennis Thurman.

and the home of the... JETS!!!
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I've tried to email Revis, but it just shuts down my computer.

by dvdvil on Jun 16, 2010 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

couple of questions

since the whole seat coloring technology thing is installed… Were the Seats Green and if so how did they look?

and how is the great wall? (if that was also working)

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by michael28102 on Jun 16, 2010 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

I wasn’t aware of the seat coloring. The wall wasn’t working, unfortunately. They’re made up of panels that look like they can be flipped open or closed, and there are little lights on the the bottom of the panels.

and the home of the... JETS!!!
www.ganggreennation.com
I've tried to email Revis, but it just shuts down my computer.

by dvdvil on Jun 16, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason Taylor

JT came back out of the locker room with two give aways. His cleets. I was close to the kid who caught one. JT may wear a size 18. the shoe was enormous.

by dannywoodheadTOUCHDOWN on Jun 16, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

If that’s true, he still has nothing on Shaq. He’s a 23!!! Craziness.

by revis_island on Jun 17, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I went too and had a good time.
I agree on Kellen Clemens. Just disgusting.
That was hilarious when Sanchez did the lap for being a bad boy.
Did anybody else notice Mangold playing cornerback and Bryan Thomas taking the ref’s flag?
It was a lot of fun hearing the cheers each time Edwards caught the ball, which he did consistently.
And lastly, I gotta say the best bang-for-your-buck dining option was the chicken tenders and fries. $8.50 for three chicken fingers and a surprisingly large amount of fries, which all tasted pretty darn good.

by revis_island on Jun 17, 2010 12:31 AM EDT reply actions