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Thanks to the beat reporters for some great quotes:
Eric Decker, on conf call, said he has "tremendous" respect for the #Jets. ...Added: "NJ is underrated. ...it's a beautiful place."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
New Jets WR Eric Decker, on conf call w/ NY media, says he liked "culture" around team. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 14, 2014
Eric Decker says he has has a lot of respect for the Jets organization and liked the culture. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 14, 2014
Eric Decker on playing w/ Peyton Manning: "Of course he helped. He's future HOFer. But I'm also a good player."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
Decker: "I think this team has a lot of potential." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 14, 2014
Eric Decker: "The #NYJ have given me the most respect and welcomed me into the building." ...Adds, #Jets have "a lot of potential."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
Decker says Broncos didn't make a formal offer. He says Jets "respected me as a football player." #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 14, 2014
Decker reiterates this is a great opportunity for him. "I think this is an amazing city, an amazing organization."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
Decker on preparation: "You win football games between Wednesday and Saturday." #nyj
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) March 14, 2014
Decker said "obvi, being in the biggest, best city in the country" offers other opportunities for him + wifey
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
Decker said he reached out to a couple guys about the #Jets, but did not get a chance to reach out to Tim Tebow
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
Decker said his wife, @TheJessicaJames, is excited and "just wants the best for me."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 14, 2014
Decker on practicing at Jets' facility before Super Bowl: "It didn't hurt." Changed perception of NJ. Helped him understand area a lot btr.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 14, 2014
Decker says he'll reach out to Jeff Cumberland to negotiate for No. 87. Otherwise, he'll have to find a new number. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 14, 2014