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Jets Tweets
Stephen Hill also aced the Gauntlet drill #Perspective
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) February 23, 2014
People in Jets org believe Idzik has plenty 2 lose if Sanchez stays/outshines Geno in camp. #NYJ insider: "John can’t have Sanchez succeed"— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) February 23, 2014
Source; The #Jets have done as much QB work as any team in the league over the last 2 months. Focusing on both UFA and Draft targets #NYJ
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 23, 2014
@JoshNorris yeah, but Brian Schottenheimer can see Beckham Jr. catching some sweet 4-yard dumpoffs
— TurfShowTimes (@TurfShowTimes) February 23, 2014
WRs who ran 4.4 or less 40-times in '12 Combine-that most dont care about today: Stephen Hill, Travis Benjamin, AJ Jenkins, Tommy Streeter— RC Fischer (@CFBMetrics) February 23, 2014
@HubbuchNYP it's all about the d line
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 23, 2014
#Jets had a formal interview last night with Alabama LB Adrian Hubbard.— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) February 23, 2014
If you have an accurate QB who can find seams and spots, a heady, smart WR is fine and dandy for any team. #Jets
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) February 23, 2014
This picture of Belichick at the combine today is just too easy. RT @SBNationGIF: pic.twitter.com/6cmCXtnMew
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) February 23, 2014
Consistency is key #NoOnesSafe RT @robcarpenter81: Jets Fans right of passage. Boo the first round pick. Yall gonna Boo Ebron, Evans or Lee?
— Vinson Smith (@MrVincredible) February 23, 2014
@fbgchase When you look at that draft top to bottom, it makes no sense considering what Jets already had on roster.
— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) February 23, 2014
Perhaps a fairer question: would Jets fans rather they had drafted Robert Woods (highest drafted WR available) over Geno and QB in 2014 1st?— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) February 23, 2014
That would a dream come true. That would be a crazy." Baylor CB Dimitri Goodson on opportunity to play with his brother Mike Goodson.
— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) February 23, 2014
Love this! RT @Saints: Rob & Rex Ryan offer advice for @RichEisen's 40 http://t.co/LDJ9Vy5lVD #RunRichRun #Saints pic.twitter.com/7y6nHsaSe6
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) February 23, 2014
Jets waiting to evaluate Sanchez's shoulder, may keep at reduced rate to provide competition http://t.co/pe1i6I66w0 via @sharethis #nyjets— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) February 24, 2014
That #96 RT @MettaWorldPeace: Should I get another jets player jersey? Which one? In the dictionary it says "Jets" means "The best"
— Muhammad Wilkerson (@mowilkerson) February 24, 2014
@mowilkerson @MettaWorldPeace he need that #94 man quit playing lol
— Damon Harrison (@BigDame900) February 24, 2014
Bart Scott will be an analyst on "NFL Today". Some of GGN's members have been calling for it in our comments section for weeks.— Gang Green Nation (@GangGreenNation) February 24, 2014
Bart Scott is a great addition to the CBS pre-game show. Although all the Patriots/Belichick love he showed this year worries me. #RopeADope
— PatriotsSB49 (@PatriotsSB49) February 24, 2014
@ekaycbs @bartscott57 Like it. Says things. Few do. Good hire. Love to argue with him one day.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) February 24, 2014
General thought on most articles about Sanchez being on #Jets in 2014 is that it is posturing to create some type of trade value— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) February 24, 2014
Vernon Gholston ran 4.65 in 2008. Just saying.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) February 24, 2014
How long until Josh McCown starts if he signs with the Jets? Setting the over/under at Week 6.— Dan Hanzus (@DanHanzus) February 24, 2014
Shonn Greene's yards-per-carry avg has dipped every year he's been in NFL and he is a zero in the passing game. Owed $2.4 million. #Titans
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) February 24, 2014
Based on conversations this week, it’s clear the #Jets are viewed as a legitimate possible landing spot for #Eagles QB Michael Vick.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 24, 2014
With #Jets is Vick’s former offensive coordinator, Marty Mornhinweg. From what I understand, there is mutual respect. Vick could help Geno
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 24, 2014
Vick's best season was under Marty in Philly. No one can debate this. #Jets— Drew (@DrewfromJersey) February 24, 2014
Rex and Rob Ryan were visiting w Andy Reid this morning at Combine. Maybe a little Vick convo! #Irresponsiblespeculation
— NFL: AroundTheLeague (@NFL_ATL) February 24, 2014
Michael Vick to the #Jets in a substantive role would benefit the AFC East, not including the Jets.— PatriotsSB49 (@PatriotsSB49) February 24, 2014
#Jets met with Blake Bortles at the Combine.
— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) February 25, 2014
@mowilkerson 1st game ur rookie year pic.twitter.com/a7qLlXnN7O
— netsfan#1 (@bnfan4658) February 25, 2014
3. Remember this name when you get excited about Combine stars: Stephen Hill, consensus fast-riser of '12 Combine. Gotta watch the games.— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) February 25, 2014
Hey Jets fans give former Jets SP Teams coach Ben Kotwica a follow @BKotwica
— Joe Bommarito (@AskTheScout) February 25, 2014
Kim Miale, who represents #NYJ QB Geno Smith, now will also represent UFA WR Hakeem Nicks.— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 25, 2014
@DrewfromJersey bUt shut abooot the #WeaPINz 4 gIno da offence need 2 score mor
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) February 25, 2014
he’s the best player on the board then, but a decent margin. the team is better RT @NYJetsHenry: If we pick a cornerback with our first pick
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) February 25, 2014
How many of you want to trade Sheldon for Tyler Eifert? Okay then.— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) February 25, 2014
Fact "@TRauch21: There is one thing that all #Jets fans agree on: nothing."
— Henry™ (@NYJetsHenry) February 25, 2014
If the #Jets aren't able to secure RT Austin Howard by 3/11, he's looking at the potential of $7 M+ a season elsewhere. Supply/demand.— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 25, 2014
Howard Mudd wasn't a fan...RT @B_Crawf: @caplannfl lol he has come a long way from Philly
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 25, 2014
RT market is there, not many will be available. RT @itstellertime: @caplannfl I say under a 5% chance he's not a Jet.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 25, 2014
2005 NFL Draft Jets on clock at #47. Frank Gore, Vincent Jackson, Justin Tuck, still available. Jets draft Mike Nugent, kicker, Ohio State.— Deep Threat (@DeeepThreat) February 25, 2014
#AFC East W-L rec since ‘02: #Patriots (147-45), #Jets (94-98), #Dolphins (85-107), #Bills (77-115) #NFL
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) February 25, 2014
The market for Mike Vick won't be limited to one team, and him to the Jets is anything but a sure thing. Decent market for him forming— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) February 25, 2014
If Howard wants over $7 mil a year...it was nice knowing you. #Jets
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) February 25, 2014
@Real_CR3 that would make him highest paid rt on league. I think he gets between the $4M Vollmer deal and $6M Andre Smith deal.
— Spider 2 Y Banana (@gambit1154) February 25, 2014
In 2002, Bryan Thomas measured in at 6'4 and 266 pounds and ran the 40 at 4.47 seconds. Then Jets drafted him over Ed Reed.— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) February 25, 2014
@fbgchase He basically had none in pads. People went nuts thinking Mangini salvaged a career. He got an extension and then dogged it in 07
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) February 25, 2014
Per @JasonLaCanfora, Bucs may deal Darrelle Revis. If a trade happens before March 13, Jets get 4th round pick instead of 3rd this year.— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) February 25, 2014
@FO_ScottKacsmar I rememeber this game. Hail mary + missed 2 start at 10:50 mark http://t.co/2bGHCAmzdW
— Dr.Z Apologist (@drzapologist) February 26, 2014
Would be Jet-like if Richardson and Milliner stunk. They don't. MT @RUDAJNWHAT would be such a Jets thing if he Revis gets traded b4 then.
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) February 25, 2014
@PFF_Pete who is ahead of him
— jparker070 (@jparker070) February 25, 2014
@PFF_Pete you think dbrick can be a HOF
— jparker070 (@jparker070) February 25, 2014
@jparker070 Maybe. He was on a good track, but has to rebound from this season.
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) February 25, 2014
Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht: "Right now Darrelle Revis is an asset to this team." Translation: "Assets have value; we'll see."— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) February 26, 2014
Darrelle Revis: Numbers, Tape, Verdict 2014. Maybe will surprise some people: http://t.co/3GLatuoFaB pic.twitter.com/0rty45FFMZ
— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) February 26, 2014
Because I know I'll be asked....I have no f***ing idea who is better between Sherman and Revis. Just appreciate they're both unbelievable.— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) February 26, 2014
@JoshNorris Yep, he said he's waiting until after his pro day - Dee Milliner style
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 26, 2014
Phil Simms: "I think if Geno Smith were in this draft class, he'd be the number one (QB)" #ScheinOnSports— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) February 26, 2014
Fnd it bizarre that Kyle Wilson was such a good punt returner in college and is probably the worst #NFL punt or kick returner I've ever seen
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) February 26, 2014
@JKerley_11 This is the greatest picture and quote combo I've seen in a while. #JetUp pic.twitter.com/J5FfS1nhVK
— Cody Munnich (@CodyMunnich) February 26, 2014
Old NFLN top 10 had Wayne Chrebet as 10th-best undrafted player. Have to think Wes Welker would replace him (among others) on an update.— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) February 27, 2014
Most catches by undrafted player: 1. Rod Smith (849) 2. Wes Welker (841) 3. Antonio Gates (719) 4. Wayne Chrebet (580) 5. LionelTaylor (567)
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) February 27, 2014
$1M RB due 3/13. Cap # $10.75 M. RT @ProFootballTalk: Jets are expected to cut Santonio Holmes any day now http://t.co/f1WBiGXdfn
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 27, 2014
Jets were cagey and noncommittal in Indy about their plans. But the expectations is WR Santonio Holmes will be cut soon. No talk of pay cut— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2014
On a personal level, Tone was one of the nicer professional athletes I have ever talked to. Didn't care about the media, but loved the fans.
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) February 27, 2014
#NYJ had included $8+M in savings in its free agency plans for weeks RT @ProFootballTalk Jets expected to cut Santonio Holmes any day now
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) February 27, 2014
The Santonio Holmes era will be remembered for a handful of moments and fistfuls of headaches.— Corey Griffin (@cgriffin415) February 27, 2014
Jets haven’t told Sanchez he’s gone. Would be shocked if he isn’t RT @gemcos12: @RapSheet Don't see Sanchez returning. Vick may be an option
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2014
Jets in talks to bring back Calvin Pace #nyj: http://t.co/xIWZUUUnci— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 27, 2014
@Jason_OTC right. I'm not sure if he does.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 27, 2014
All the Vick to Jets speculation makes no sense to me. What do they gain by bringing him in?— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) February 27, 2014
News of Holmes being cut soon come out as I am writing the 2014 Jets Needs piece - $8M freed that could be used to sign his replacement.
— Gonzalo Estradé (@PFF_Gonzalo) February 27, 2014
A big THANK YOU to the @nyjets for an incredible act of kindness. They read about my wife having breast cancer... http://t.co/jfpzDI8uJQ— JetNation.com (@JetNation) February 27, 2014
Thank you so much! @nyjets @CRO31 pic.twitter.com/7yyQE84weB
— JetNation.com (@JetNation) February 27, 2014
Thank you so much! @nyjets @CRO31 pic.twitter.com/xd6vTf08ne
— JetNation.com (@JetNation) February 27, 2014
Jets have expressed desire to bring Pace back. No one said they're talking money yet.— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 27, 2014
Also heard today the Jets would like to bring back backup DL Leger Douzable, who will be a free agent. He had a nice 2013 for them.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 27, 2014
@TurnOnTheJets Jets would be lucky to get back a third. Better off just keeping him in case of emergency.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) February 27, 2014
Sheldon Richardson #AdobeIdeas portrait preview. Still work to do. Not happy with eyes and needs more shading. pic.twitter.com/8BdHHSQ6pB
— OrdinarySmog (@OrdinarySmog) February 27, 2014
Revis' uncle, Sean Gilbert, says he has a plan for the players to get out of the current CBA, according to the Sports Business Journal.— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) February 28, 2014
@cgriffin415 @L7Panda @RichCimini gets a bad rap bc he deserves it. He does occasionally put out solid work like this though.
— Drew (@DrewfromJersey) February 28, 2014
@DrewfromJersey @cgriffin415 @L7Panda Even a blind squirrel ...well, you know.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) February 28, 2014
Would love to see Edelman in green and white. Would be very hard for teams to stop him and Kerley on 3rd downs together. #Jets— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) February 28, 2014
With Eagles possibly signing Maclin before free agency starts, Jets fans should familiarize themselves with this guy: Emmanuel Sanders #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) February 28, 2014
Santonio Holmes turns 30 on Monday. Will he still be on the Jets roster? #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 28, 2014
Let’s be real - Jets were never the same after they lost Sal Alosi. New trainer was awful. Look at the injury list in 2012
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) February 28, 2014
#Buccaneers taking trade offers for CB Darrelle Revis. #49ers and #Patriots believed to be two teams interested. #NFL— Frank Pimentel (@FrankTank96) February 28, 2014
@ErikFrenz I was a fan of Harris. oops.
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 28, 2014
@JoshNorris It happens to everyone! I was in *love* with Stephen Hill to the Jets in 2012. #wompwomp
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) February 28, 2014
Previously sked appt. RT @BrianCoz: Mark Sanchez was at the Jets facility yesterday to meet with trainers/docs to check his shoulder.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2014
Patriots are releasing S Steve Gregory, who once scored on an unusual fumble by a Jets QB. #Jets— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) February 28, 2014
With pick No. 18 in the #3for3draft, the New York Jets select Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) February 27, 2014
With pick No. 17 of the second round of the #3for3draft, the New York Jets select TE Troy Niklas— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) February 28, 2014
I was told Dolphins were shopping Dion Jordan (and more) so followed up on it. Source said Jordan heard same rumors, team told him not true.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2014
Also known as "Tannenbaum-ing" RT @RyFo18: Jeff Ireland basically went all in last year.
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) February 28, 2014
Until WR Jeremy Maclin reached agreement with Philadelphia on a 1-year deal, Jets and Broncos were preparing to make a run at him.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2014
Maclin signs 1-year deal to stay in Philly. Does that mean Jets go hard after Hakeem Nicks?
— P. Schrager (@PSchrags) February 28, 2014
Chad Pennington and Byron Leftwich will serve as the head coaches for Marshall's April 26 spring game.— CollegeFootballTalk (@CFTalk) February 28, 2014
Wrong. Money talks. "@JonEJet: @robcarpenter81 Nobody's coming to play with Geno....It's all about the draft #Jets"
— Rob Carpenter (@robcarpenter81) February 28, 2014
Crushing way to not win a game (1997 Jets at Patriots). Love to see FG% after a make is wiped out by penalty. pic.twitter.com/CaBDwnrh4o
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) February 28, 2014
@tomecurran Bledsoe did get picked on the first OT drive though. Jets just went 3-and-out at midfield.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) February 28, 2014
@RichCimini Nick Folk's franchise tag will be more than he's made in the last 5 years ($3,288,162).— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) February 28, 2014
Not a surprise that Folk is tagged. Things appeared to be going that way in recent days. First Jet tagged since D. Harris in 2011. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) February 28, 2014
#Jets placing a tag on a kicker shows what kind of cap room they will have this year.— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) February 28, 2014
No kickers had franchise tag placed on them in 2013, but 5 kickers were tagged in 2012: Dawson, Barth, Prater, Nugent, Scobee. #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) February 28, 2014
Nick Folk played under the veteran minimum the last two years. Hits a few GW FGs and now will get more than 3x what he made last year.— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2014
Projected franchise tag number for kickers in 2014: $3.38 million. Jets PK Nick Folk had a $780K base salary in 2013. #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) February 28, 2014
Actually, make that more than 4x what he got paid last year. And maybe even an extension soon. Kickers are getting paid after a lean '13.— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2014
I really figured #Jets would let Folk walk over money. Im surprised. They were low on cash spend last year maybe thats a factor
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) February 28, 2014
Per @PFF_NateJahnke, Nick Folk's performance in 2013 was worth $3.2M.— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) February 28, 2014
Definitely one of the rare cases of being a minimum salary benefit player and then jumping to a franchise tag player #Jets
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) February 28, 2014
Folk is a heck of a kicker. He had 3 Game-Winning kicks this year and has 7 since joining the Green & White in 2010. Looks good in G&W.— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) February 28, 2014
Good for Folk. Guy more than earned a big payday from #Jets after terrific season and beating out competition summer after summer.
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) February 28, 2014
The franchise tag again serves its intended purpose — preventing a 29-year-old kicker from reaching the open market.— Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) February 28, 2014
Jets use franchise tag on kicker Nick Folk. Kicker tag projected to be ~$3.1M in 2014. Folk has made $4.068M in his NFL career.
— Brian McIntyre (@brian_mcintyre) February 28, 2014
I can't imagine Folk is too happy. He made it pretty clear at the end of the year he was hoping for a multiyear deal. #nyj— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) February 28, 2014
Been a while since I've given a s/o to @robcarpenter81 lol definitely a must follow former #Jets WR follows back & interacts with fans ..
— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) February 28, 2014
#Jets are going the Adam Vinatieri route with Nick Folk. #Patriots tagged Vinatieri in 2002 and again in 2005.— PatriotsSB49 (@PatriotsSB49) February 28, 2014
Apparently any player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks from 2007-2012 could land on the #Jets.
— Deb (@LilMissNYJet) February 28, 2014
On #Jets K Nick Folk, he signed for minimum salary benefit last year, so the team couldn't sign him to a long-term deal until 3/11.— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 28, 2014
Nick Folk made 33 of his 36 field goal attempts last season, the highest percentage in a single season in Jets history.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 28, 2014
Just spoke with someone in Jets management tonight, was told that they think Folk's Pro Bowl snub "was as bad as Mo Wilkerson's." #nyjets— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) March 1, 2014
@Boehme_NYJ pic.twitter.com/LHdjTd1QQo
— EWhaley (@EWhaley95) March 1, 2014
The status of Revis is significant because the #Patriots and #Jets could be vying for some of the same WRs/TEs available in the 3rd round.— PatriotsSB49 (@PatriotsSB49) March 1, 2014
If you go by uninformed group think the AFC East is the worst division in the NFL. If you go by wins and losses they are in the top 3.
— PatriotsSB49 (@PatriotsSB49) March 1, 2014
I'm gonna leave this here #Ebron pic.twitter.com/qucjoKJJdo
— J LA SOUL (@2SMART4) March 1, 2014
RT @RemiLazerus If you are #Jets are you really taking defensive player in 1st? ... Your roster is not talented enough to deviate from BPA.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) March 1, 2014
Proud of @Oday_Aboushi75 who is going to Sudan with a team of surgeons to aid in cleft lip surgeries for young children! #SuperHero— Sportstars (@SPORTSTARSNYC) March 1, 2014
Wondering while watching the Geno Smith's Draft Journey what part of this guy is a diva? Even as he fell on draft day he was composed #Jets
— Drew (@DrewfromJersey) March 1, 2014
Geno Smith working out with former teammate Stedman Bailey this off-season. #Jets http://t.co/0C3qDXVywW— Erik from @JetsTwit (@e_man) March 1, 2014
With pick No. 5 of the 3rd round of the #3for3draft the New York Jets select OLB Trent Murphy. @BearHeiser and the Jacksonville Jags OTC
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) March 2, 2014
Random Tweets
I believe Jerry Rice ran a 4.7. So, there's that.— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) February 23, 2014
Sure does RT @RossTuckerNFL: Wonder if Belichick interviews top QBs just to get in their head if play them next year or two
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) February 23, 2014
No. They are invited. RT @bowezman do the players pay their own plane ticket to #NFLCombine ?
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) February 23, 2014
So are they. Good luck with that. RT @justalars I'm convinced the @NBA would be better off if they had non guaranteed contracts.
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) February 23, 2014
The NFL Combine encourages wrong gym behavior— Reese Waters (@reesewaters) February 23, 2014
Explosion (Vertical+Broad Jump+Bench Reps) Colt Lyerla 182 Jace Amaro 179 Eric Ebron 176 Troy Niklas 173 CJ Fiedorowicz 172.5
— Deep Threat (@DeeepThreat) February 23, 2014
Pauline says hes told the QB hierarchy is Bortles, Teddy, Carr, Johnny on most teams boards.— JPhOeNix (@Jpon) February 23, 2014
Official 40 times for WR at combine: pic.twitter.com/Q1Scl3550L
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) February 23, 2014
Remember: NO NFL team uses official electronic times. They will each use their own hand timed 40s.— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) February 23, 2014
Scary thing about WR & DB's - individual speed numbers don't always match the game film. Combine can throw GMs/scouts off
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) February 23, 2014
Average 40 time for a starting RB as of last season coming out of college was 4.56.— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) February 23, 2014
Most 1st-rd picks by school (1967-13): USC (66), MIA, FL (56), OHIO ST (54), FLA (43), ALA & FSU (39), ND & TENN (38), MICH & PENN ST (33)
— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) February 23, 2014
Random question of day: how does Tampa Bay finish fourth in NFC south yet Atlanta picks before Bucs in first round?— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 23, 2014
Athletes watch what u say on twitter...the Vikings put red flags on 8 players for the things they said on twitter...watch what u say
— Donte Robinson (@DRobinson_Elite) February 23, 2014
Watching the Blake Bortles, I picked up his go-to gesture. #GestureScouting pic.twitter.com/ZWQuvhjS24
— Ryan Lownes (@ryanlownes) February 23, 2014
How about this then.. of top 15 40 times posted by a WR in last 5 years.. only 1 has 1000 season . @ScottHanson some debate over Julio— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 24, 2014
Twitter is right RT @JohnMiddlekauff Twitter MUCH higher than NFL teams on Teddy Bridgewater. won't be shocked by drop out of the top 10
— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) February 24, 2014
One day, openly gay people won't have to hold a press conference just because they want to play professional sports.— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) February 24, 2014
A theme I get when talking w/NFL scouts. The top 5 players at the combine (in no order): Sammy, Clowney, Robinson, Lewan, Mathews
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) February 24, 2014
Trying to assess player's character in 15-min Combine session is like that HGTV 90-Day Wedding show: it's just not enough time.— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) February 24, 2014
If scouts haven't properly done background checks and homework before that, NFL teams can't get clear picture of player they're talking to.
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) February 24, 2014
How many franchises are actually well run these days? Single digits?— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) February 24, 2014
Dri Archer ran is 4.26 40 yesterday in 18 steps. That ties Calvin Johnson's combine mark for fewest steps. #NFLCombine
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) February 24, 2014
Tough being the top dog.. every little thing is torn apart. Thats why if your an Underclassman.. get out and into the draft ASAP— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 24, 2014
But NFL made the combine workouts national TV viewing so when folks don't see their fav player compete oh he's a diva. FOH!
— Rob Carpenter (@robcarpenter81) February 24, 2014
Bridgewater not throwing at the combine. Oh well you didn't see it. He's throwing on his day. Get a plane ticket go to Louisville and watch— Rob Carpenter (@robcarpenter81) February 24, 2014
Greg Cosell hit the nail on the head saying Manziel is a "move and then figure it out later" guy.
— Chris Kouffman (@ckparrot) February 24, 2014
Greatest defensive linemen in NFL history was Reggie White (198 sacks). He did not run the 40 in 4.48. #moretoitthanspeed #clowney— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) February 24, 2014
Lombardi's Browns book, lol RT @PatriotsSB49: Lombardi, Belichick and Patricia paying close attention to DL drills. http://t.co/pyR5jJtRpY
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) February 24, 2014
@NEPD_Loyko @PatriotsSB49 No reason to give that thing back. None. Those are likely his notes, not the Browns.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) February 24, 2014
Jadeveon Clowney only did 21 bench reps? Write him off just like Julius Peppers (22), Greg Hardy (21), Robert Quinn (22) & Aldon Smith (20).— Scott Wright (@DraftCountdown) February 24, 2014
Warren Sapp criticizing Clowney for not taking Combine seriously.. He must forget that he failed Multiple drug tests at the combine in 1995
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 24, 2014
Amazing fact I just noticed: Three years in, 12 of the Top 16 picks in the '11 draft have made Pro Bowls. Exceptions: Fairley and three QBs.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 24, 2014
And 3 more than Michael SamRT @IanKenyonNFL: Dri Archer put up one less rep of 225 pounds on the bench press than Jadeveon Clowney
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 25, 2014
One exec who knows both men well told me that from Day 1, Harbaugh/Baalke tension was "inevitable, (because they're) both Type A people".— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 25, 2014
Charles Davis with great line RE: Clowney. "Yea you tell teams his work-ethic and skipping drills bothers you..until it's your turn to pick"
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 25, 2014
Some people are gamers I get that. But there's also a certain level of athlete required to play at that level— Sully (@SullyFootball) February 25, 2014
#Patriots Meet with C.J. Fiedorowicz at Combine. CJ's position coach at Iowa is DJ Hernandez, Aaron's older brother.
— NFL_DRAFT_Bites (@NFLDraftBites) February 25, 2014
@JasonPhilCole Agents need to insist on no offsets with guarantees. Otherwise, players are worse off than getting signing bonus if cut.
— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) February 25, 2014
I defy you to find a dude who cares less about his hair than Mark Davis. RT @Sportsnaut: What a disturbing photo... pic.twitter.com/zy6Z7CAXLt
— Ryan Burns (@FtblSickness) February 25, 2014
Dri Archer is 5'8, how the hell did he match Megatron for number of strides over 40? Was he running in lunar gravity?— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) February 25, 2014
If a guy runs faster 40 than "expected" is that good? If he runs slower than he plays is that bad?
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) February 25, 2014
You wonder why a lot of the CBs/WR skip bench press.. you put up a low number and you get ripped. Best to just skip if you can't do 10+— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 25, 2014
How much better would the Pro Bowl be if it followed the Combine format? 40 yd dash, hand measurement, quirky intw ?s, full medical eval.
— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) February 25, 2014
"I never drank one but I ran some good 40s." Prime.— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 25, 2014
.@Nike provided some DBs w hollwed cleat nubs, making them more like spikes. Might explain fast times. #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/wNIicSWMO6
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) February 25, 2014
NFL sent 269 players, 27 head coaches and 24 GMs to Combine media workroom. @PFWAwriters #AwesomeAccess pic.twitter.com/K8C6m142Ly
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@AJCFalcons) February 25, 2014
Longest current #NFL division title droughts: #Browns (1989: DNP 1996-98), #Lions (1993), #Bills (1995) #Jaguars (1999)— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) February 25, 2014
Mayock: "I think that people underrate how difficult it is to be a good nickel [corner] in this league." Yup. They do.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) February 25, 2014
Can you spot the #ArkansasState #RedWolf in this photo?? Lol --- Faces of the 40 Yard Dash: Pt. II #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/zTAJrb0ixZ
— Andy Mannis (@andocommando33) February 25, 2014
Brandon Cooks posted the best 60 yard shuttle time since 2006 out of all positions 10.72.. Daniel Sorensen posted the 4th best at 10.80— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 25, 2014
Lookalikes: Johnny Manziel and Sean Penn.
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) February 25, 2014
@evansilva like Ireland he could go all in hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. If it doesn't work out not his problen.. he'll be gone
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 25, 2014
For my teammates – @NFLPA partnered with @Uber, download the app and you can get a $200 credit on rides— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) February 26, 2014
CANTON, Ohio--The card New England turned in for one skinny Michigan QB on draft day 2000. pic.twitter.com/6aFK3lqMgP
— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) February 26, 2014
There's going to be some serious WR value in Day 3. Max of 15 in 2009. 13 in 10. 11 in 11. 13 in 12. Average of 12 over past 5 seasons.— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) February 26, 2014
A NFL draft truth I know: after all the bitching & hype, over 250 players will be drafted and about 25 of them will actually be really good.
— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) February 26, 2014
In 1943, the #Lions and #Giants played a game that ended in a 0-0 tie. The last such scoreless game in #NFL history— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) February 26, 2014
Teams asked Blake Bortles if he'll bring his girlfriend to predraft visits http://t.co/odOFgbYkGj
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 26, 2014
Cardinals letting some season ticket holders judge team's cheerleader auditions pic.twitter.com/bbhqo0zjsk
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 26, 2014
8. Chasing trending stories isn't good business and isn't good journalism. Editors must create content they believe in.— Ken Lerer (@KenLerer) February 26, 2014
@AlfieBCC See, you make a good point, but I'm going to disregard your hard work and state the opposite with no supporting argument.
— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) February 27, 2014
@NFLosophy if that. But then baseball is 9 reacting to one. Football is 11 reacting to 11. Exponentially more difficult to quantify.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) February 27, 2014
For example, this picture literally has me in tears pic.twitter.com/70Ud54lacx
— Monsieur Jude (@Judetruth) February 27, 2014
#BostonCollege WR Alex Amidon will not pursue an NFL Career. Instead he will try to become a Navy Seal. That's pretty awesome. #NFLDraft— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) February 27, 2014
Um. RT @TPM Paula Deen: I know how "that black football player" Michael Sam feels http://t.co/l1oP74aE3y
— SI_DougFarrar (@SI_DougFarrar) February 27, 2014
Ravens S Matt Elam is working at Finish Line in the mall this offseason. Stocking shelves, selling sneakers. Has a $6.7M contract with BAL.— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) February 27, 2014
The NFL should just admit that it's next playoff format will be: However many it takes to get Jerry Jones' team in, that's who gets in.
— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) February 27, 2014
FWIW, since #NFL went to 12-team playoff format in 1990, team with 10+ wins has missed playoffs only 10 times but 4 times since 2010— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) February 27, 2014
After asking different personnel people about Cam during his pre-draft process, I was shocked at the time how many mentioned Gruden's show.
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 27, 2014
One thing to remember on NFL DBs: they challenge WRs. Rookies have to develop their route running to produce. Size/Speed isn't enough.— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) February 27, 2014
Two players who had absolutely horrible combines - De'Anthony Thomas and Michael Sam. Just ugly metrics all around.
— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) February 27, 2014
Maybe I'm just not used to paying that much attention to it, but league-wide there seems to be a warped view of rookie QBs. The 2012 class.— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) February 27, 2014
RT @H00PINATI: RT this with the dumbest stat/news piece you've seen ESPN report. pic.twitter.com/e7yyMmEskn
— (@PontifexMonty) February 27, 2014
Why an NFL player, whose goal is to open his own store, is working at a mall: "I need to get retail knowledge." http://t.co/N4z60NbDrn— Ellen Davis (@nrfellen) February 28, 2014
Many NFL clubs are very quietly getting excited about Carr. Strong interviews at Indy
— Greg Gabriel (@greggabe) February 28, 2014
Every time you spend big $$ on a free agent, another team is drafting a comparable player at a fraction of the price— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) February 28, 2014
Carr, Garappolo & McCarron all going higher than they should bc some in NFL don't understand inability to handle pressure is lethal in pros— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) February 28, 2014
Brandon Mebane is now the only Seahawks defensive player whose place on the roster predates the Carroll/Schneider era.— SI_DougFarrar (@SI_DougFarrar) February 28, 2014
I would hope nobody in "draft twitter" hates or even dislikes Mel Kiper. He's the only reason you're here. There's respect in that.
— Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) February 28, 2014
"I saw The Werewolf of Wall Street, and I just did not think it was well done." -- Mike Francesa— Dan Hanzus (@DanHanzus) February 28, 2014
So the cap, at $133.0 million, is $9.4 million over what it was in '13. And I'm told it's projected to rise by more than $10 million in '15.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 28, 2014
It's kind of nuts that teams only find out salary cap now. Honestly, I think it's nuts that teams don't know 2015 cap by now.— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) February 28, 2014
NFL announces $133 million salary cap. Teams are required to spend average of $118.37 million annually on players during four-year span
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) February 28, 2014
@NFLosophy a lot of the things going on the dolphins org lately have been completely asinine
— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) March 1, 2014
@NFLosophy He signed his deal before a decision happened. Suggs was the guy who challenged the LB/DE and won
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 1, 2014
I'm sick of hearing about what analytics can't do. Stop trying to make it do what it can't do and use it where it can help. #SSAC14— Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) March 1, 2014
If projections of $140M in 2015 & $150M in 2016 are true, teams can now plan future player salary budgets. The unknown makes it real hard.
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 1, 2014
Falcons asst. GM Scott Pioli says prospects are now trained to "fool you" in 15m combine interview. "Tougher" to evaluate. @SloanSportsConf— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) March 1, 2014
Disagree.Tag gives leverage to team, no matter level. RT @matthewhein: but whoever wins tag argument gets advantage in negotiation.
— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) March 1, 2014
Ultimately Graham will have to choose between one-year earnings, however high, and a long-term deal the Saints are comfortable with.— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) March 1, 2014