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The Value of Contributing on Special Teams
Teams usually do not want to expose their starters to grunt work on special teams. It falls to reserve players. That's why you'll always hear in preseason even though a backup might be playing well, his path to the roster depends on his ability to contribute on special teams. Barring a ton of...
Gary Myers Warns Mark Sanchez
Gary Myers is has advice for Mark Sanchez because of the new quarterback's recent GQ shoot. Sanchez has to be careful not to get caught up too soon with all the opportunities that are going to come his way. He must show he can handle the distractions. It would be in his best interests to prove...
The Trade
To land Mark Sanchez, the Jets gave up the 17th and 52nd picks in addition to Brett Ratliff, Abram Elam, and Kenyon Coleman. This was not as bad as it could have been. At least the Jets did not give up any picks in next year's loaded Draft. Although I am less than thrilled, I would be livid if I...
Prediction
Aaron Curry's somewhat unexpected fall might be good news for Mark Sanchez fans. Would they pass up a guy who could start immediately for Sanchez, who would sit for a few years behind Matt Hasselbeck. I don't know the inner workings of the Seahawks, but my guess is no.
Predraft Roster Ideas
A pair of potential roster moves that are so obvious it is almost infuriating the Jets have not done either. 1. Resign Bubba Franks Franks was something of a disappointment in 2008, but the Jets only have one tight end on the roster right now. Things are so desperate the team is converting backup...
What Cutler Would Have Cost
In a perfect world, many would have wanted the Jets to land Jay Cutler. Before there is any rush to anger over being beaten to the punch by Chicago, one must consider what the team would have been forced to give up. The Bears surrendered two first round picks and a third rounder. They topped the...
Why Cutler to Chicago Is Good News
The Jets not landing Jay Cutler is a good thing. I know he is more proven than anybody on the roster right now. I know the tabloids are going to castigate the front office for "letting him get away." I know this opinion is not popular. If this team wants to go all the way, Cutler was not the right...
Nature and Nurture Both Matter in QB Development
The quarterback position is the most important on the field. A good quarterback can cover glaring deficiencies on a team and win games in which on his own his club has no business of even being close. The signal caller has incredible control over what happens on the field. This might be why most...
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