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Happy Easter everyone!
Chris Johnson Tweets
"Thanks for making the trip, Chris. I figure I'll kick off the negotiations" pic.twitter.com/d9wiMrkvBs
— Dr. EWhaley, MD (@EWhaley95) April 15, 2014
If we get CJ, our back field: "Chris Cross"
— Vic Von Doom (@VicSanityX) April 15, 2014
Overlooked aspect to Jets' interest in Johnson: Pass catching. Averaged 9.3 yds after catch in '13, 5th-best in NFL, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) April 15, 2014
Don't forget that MM has very successfully run a 3 headed monster in Philly w/ Staley, Buckhalter, Westbrook
— Mike Nolan (@CoachNolan64) April 15, 2014
I'm not huge on CJ but fact is he ran for over 2,000 yds in a season and Ivory just passed 2,000 for his career and can't stay healthy...
— Mike Nolan (@CoachNolan64) April 15, 2014
I like Ivory's runnign style a lot better than CJ, he hits the hole hard and doesn't dance around
— Mike Nolan (@CoachNolan64) April 15, 2014
Point is neither one should "start", would love to see pure committee approach with Ivory/Johnson (if they sign him)
— Mike Nolan (@CoachNolan64) April 15, 2014
Not a fan of Chris Johnson because he doesnt play hard consistently but think Rex Ryan one of few NFL coaches who could get his max effort.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 15, 2014
If Chris Ivory is your main early-down RB & you get Chris Johnson the rock 7-12 times/game in space, I think your backfield has some upside.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 15, 2014
One myth about Chris Johnson is that he's good in the passing game. He's not. Lazy in pass pro, poor route runner, shaky hands.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 15, 2014
But dont see why Chris Johnson cant be good in those areas if he buys in & works on those "little things." Played some WR at East Carolina.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 15, 2014
Bottom line is I think you make it very clear up front to CJ: You'll be our pass-game/space back. We'll get you 7-12 chances/game to score.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 15, 2014
@MikeClayNFL it's possible he's now underrated with the way his reputation has been demolished in recent times.
— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) April 16, 2014
The #Jets get themselves a legit #1 and gamebreaker at RB with Chris Johnson. Great move
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) April 16, 2014
Chris Johnson can still help the Jets -- even if I wouldn't have signed him. Never somebody else's runner.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 16, 2014
I think Chris Johnson can still play. If the #Jets use him the right way, he'll be a hit in the Big Apple
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 16, 2014
Jim Wyatt is a well respected Titans beat writer in case anyone was wondering.
Want to see how #Jets define CJ's role. Could be great if he's role-player space back. Team killer if he's primary ball carrier over Ivory.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 16, 2014
#Jets look committed to putting weapons arnd Geno. Need to commit to run game this yr, build off PA. Lot of bad down/distance calls last yr.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 16, 2014
The Jets are going to run so much Option with Vick at QB, Johnson at HB and Ivory at FB.
— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) April 16, 2014
When #Titans tried to build their offense around CJ, lots of people wound up fired.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 16, 2014
Should mention Bilal Powell played almost double the snaps of Ivory for Jets last season. Jets ran on 66% of Ivory's snaps, 37% of Powell's
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 16, 2014
Ivory seemed like their #1 because he carried it more, but he really wasn't. #Jets
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 16, 2014
So maybe a 3-headed attack is a better bet - CJ in space, Ivory between tackles, Powell on passing downs? #Jets
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 16, 2014
Curious to see the money given to Chris Johnson. Assuming it's less than $6M total, probably a good move. We'll see what he has left.
— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) April 16, 2014
@smartfootball @fbgchase CJ doesn't have to carry the full load, but I wonder how much he'll lobby to carry the full load.
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) April 16, 2014
@fbgchase Right. Multiple options. No big stars but Jets now have 4-5 guys you don't mind touching ball
— Chris B. Brown (@smartfootball) April 16, 2014
@fbgchase Plus a little sprinkling of read option stuff with Ivory on dive, Johnson as pitchback and Geno/Vick might be nice
— Chris B. Brown (@smartfootball) April 16, 2014
@fbgchase Only issue is still might take another half a season or full season for that many new parts to click
— Chris B. Brown (@smartfootball) April 16, 2014
If Chris Johnson got anywhere near $4M per year to sign with the #Jets, that's a huge win for the player and his agent Joel Segal.
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) April 16, 2014
@FO_RiversMcCown ...and then lobby for the front office to replace them.
— Pete Damilatis (@PFF_Pete) April 16, 2014
At least now the Jets have a guy in Chris Ivory who loves contact, and a guy in Chris Johnson who can't stand it.
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) April 16, 2014
most underrated part of CJ is his durability….played in 16 games in every season since 2009, 15 in 2008
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) April 16, 2014
"Source" aka Manish told me RT @SethWalderNYDN: Source: Jets agree to terms with Chris Johnson. #nyj | http://t.co/PQhAzpbkXK
— Mike Donnelly (@TheMikeDonnelly) April 16, 2014
Keep in mind that in Chris Johnson's 09 & 10 season... Vince Young was the QB. His mobility aided the run game keeping box favorable for CJ
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) April 16, 2014
Argument for CJ2: LaDanian Tomlinson was 31 years old when he came to the #NYJets and did a nice job, especially in 2010. CJ2 is only 28.
— Robert (@Nacarano) April 16, 2014
Do CJ excuse makers think he'll get a quality QB, stud No. 1 WR, and dominating OL play in NYJ? Cuz he'll have none of that, most likely.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 16, 2014
Since Rex Ryan took over in '09, the #Jets have rushed for 11,000+ yds, 3rd-highest total -- without a true burner. That changes with CJ.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) April 16, 2014
#Jets have signed Chris Johnson & Michael Vick in free agency. A dream team a few years ago. Lots of question marks today #NFL
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) April 16, 2014
On the whole Shonn Greene/Chris Johnson RB swap that's played out, I'd take CJ every day of the week #Titans #Jets
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 16, 2014
2014 Jets Chris Johnson Projection: 226 carries, 940 yards, 5 TD, 23 receptions, 183 yards, 1 TD
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 16, 2014
That leaves ~130 carries for Chris Ivory, who I also have around 5 TDs. May move carry totals closer, but I need to learn more.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 16, 2014
Say what you want about Chris Johnson, but right now, the #Titans are worse at the RB position than they were at start of month
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 16, 2014
From earlier: This formation that MM loves just went from Bohanon/Powell to CJ/Powell http://t.co/0GWsbHV285 #Jets pic.twitter.com/xzLaAz6hz7
— Joe Caporoso (@TurnOnTheJets) April 16, 2014
My only regret about the CJ2K signing is we won't get to see Sanchez overthrow him on screens five times a game.
— Corey Griffin (@cgriffin415) April 16, 2014
We’ve signed @ChrisJohnson28. – http://t.co/bsZv0lOfPP Welcome CJ2K to #JetsNation! pic.twitter.com/rNlcNPrDO0
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 16, 2014
I believe adding a RB like Tre Mason or Isaiah Crowell would give the #Jets a perfect blend of RBs, with Chris Johnson & Chris Ivory.
— Jayson Braddock (@JaysonBraddock) April 16, 2014
One other thing: Idzik now has landed arguably No. 1 QB, RB and WR in free agency this offseason despite deliberate approach. #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) April 16, 2014
Is the signing of RB Chris Johnson the most universally popular move among Jets fans that John Idzik has made?
— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) April 17, 2014
Patience pays off. The Jets waited and signed Chris Johnson who may be the most productive of all the backs to hit free agency or the draft
— Mark Dominik (@MarkdominikESPN) April 17, 2014
My point being, Johnson could run it 200 times and still not have handled 50% of the run-heavy Jets carries.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 17, 2014
@fbgchase Nice. Yes and they're clearly building around the run. Even Decker makes sense for his blocking.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 17, 2014
Both CJ Spiller AND Fred Jackson eclipsed 200 carries last season.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 17, 2014
Jets have some concerns about condition of RB Chris Johnson's knee, and the arthritis in it, but not enough not to sign him to 2-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2014
Chris Johnson on report of knee arthritis: "Not accurate. If the Jets had any concerns, pretty sure I wouldn't have passed the physical."
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) April 17, 2014
@SandoESPN Agreed. He was very adamant, though.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) April 17, 2014
Best nickname for Jets backfield of Chris Johnson & Chris Ivory that I've heard so far comes from @JaredMCohen: "Two-Dreaded Monster" #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 17, 2014
Jets' original offer made to C. Johnson was 2 years, $8 mil. CJ left. Jets knew he would visit Giants & Bills. Idzik called Segal that night
— Erika Esola (@emesola) April 17, 2014
....Added the extra $1.5 mil performance bonus. Next morning, done deal. Moral of the story: John Idzik learned from DRC situation. #Jets
— Erika Esola (@emesola) April 17, 2014
Sorry, typo. Extra $1m in performance bonus and added $500k to signing bonus to sweeten the pot. So total $1.5m added.
— Erika Esola (@emesola) April 17, 2014
Other Jets Tweets
Work hard, play hard. These guys are #MadMen come Sunday. pic.twitter.com/x8UbQJA23z
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 13, 2014
If they see tremendous value 3rd rd or later, then maybe "@NathanJetsFan: @espnbob any possibility the Jets draft a QB in this years Draft?"
— Bob Wischusen (@espnbob) April 13, 2014
Ryan Tannehill career vs. #Jets: 66-for-124 (53.23%), 749 yds (6.04 YPA), 3 TD, 5 INT, 62.9 passer rating.
— Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) April 14, 2014
Rutgers WR Brandon Coleman and FS Jeremy Deering are working out for the #Jets on Thursday. #nyj
— Jake Steinberg (@Steiny31) April 14, 2014
Jets will host local draft prospects on Thursday. Some players that will be in attendance:
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) April 14, 2014
DB Tevrin Brandon (Monmouth), DB Winston Longdon (Stony Brook), DB Reuben Johnson (Stony Brook), LB Jamal Merrell (Rutgers)...
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) April 14, 2014
DL Jamil Merrell (Rutgers), WR Quron Pratt (Rutgers), WR Malcolm Eugene (Stony Brook), P Nick Marsh (Rutgers)
— Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) April 14, 2014
Dee Milliner RT @OmarKelly Ask yourself one fundamental question: Why didn't the Dolphins make the playoffs in 2014? Just one answer.
— Mr Mxyzplidzik (@gambit1154) April 15, 2014
Warmack, Warford, Long, Winters, Thornton, Frederick, Schwenke all sorted by run/pass block, sacks, hits, hurries... https://t.co/EWXj7tBCWG
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo) April 15, 2014
Today, in 1963, the Titans of New York changed their name to the New York Jets, and hired Weeb Ewbank as their head coach... (1/2)
— Gang Green Nation (@GangGreenNation) April 15, 2014
... who would lead them to our only Super Bowl victory in 1969. (2/2)
— Gang Green Nation (@GangGreenNation) April 15, 2014
April 15, 1963: Titans became Jets #GreenSince1963 pic.twitter.com/dpplJgphbH
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 15, 2014
51 years ago today the New York Titans became the #NYJets. pic.twitter.com/GBCdolL4IT
— Jets Flight Crew (@JetsFlightCrew) April 15, 2014
Take a look at the #Jets opponents next year. That defense will see 4-5 wide sets regularly. All hands needed on deck at CB.
— Connor Rogers (@Real_CR3) April 15, 2014
58.5% of Peyton Manning's targets went to either Demaryius Thomas or Eric Decker when opponents were in their base defense #Broncos
— Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) April 15, 2014
Eric Decker was Manning's favorite target against dime packages, with Decker seeing 24% of Manning's targets #Broncos
— Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) April 15, 2014
It's really annoying when Cowboys fans complain about Tony Romo. Go be a Bills, Browns or Jets fan, then you'll see how lucky you are.
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) April 15, 2014
Regarding the #Jets and Jace Amaro, they've met with each other twice - http://t.co/BmG2mRkMB2
— Walter Cherepinsky (@walterfootball) April 15, 2014
LT on NFL Network "I’m still a Jets fan!!!" lololololololol
— Ryan Alfieri (@Ryan_Alfieri) April 16, 2014
I'm not a fan of Manziel's NFL chances, but off field he's just Namath 2.0. He makes money off you talking about him.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 16, 2014
Welcome James Monroe Elementary - SURPRISE FIELD DAY @MLStadium! pic.twitter.com/dIMxUy2tSS
— MetLife Stadium (@MLStadium) April 16, 2014
The Jets haven't made many outside free-agent moves, but I like the ones so far.
— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) April 16, 2014
While Jets have CJ2K, Pats have this: RT @Patriots: Happy 14th anniversary to greatest draft card in Patriots history pic.twitter.com/0jFo53HoEW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 16, 2014
@AdamSchefter @Patriots what does one have to do with the other? Since when does Adam troll? I curse your current battery!
— Shazam K. O'Brien (@NYJET_Prime) April 16, 2014
@LilMissNYJet haha yeah... what the hell was that?!
— Mike Donnelly (@TheMikeDonnelly) April 16, 2014
There were a few other responses to that Schefter tweet that I wanted to add in but ultimately decided to leave out. Take a guess as to why.
Know some Jets fans (and seemingly media members) get frustrated w/Idzik's methodical approach, but man are they in much better hands now.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) April 16, 2014
If Im #Jets I'm using early picks on TE, OL, DEF. Playing extreme run-devoted, 2- & even 3-tight end offense. Just trying to beat ppl up.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 16, 2014
Be patient my time will come RT @TheBrianator: @mowilkerson Big Mo, whe. Are they signing you to an (cont) http://t.co/dMshamP3c1
— Muhammad Wilkerson (@mowilkerson) April 16, 2014
http://t.co/XShi2aJPIf #JetsTwitter #Jets pic.twitter.com/J9L6mZJzR9
— The Grateful Dreads (@yawzy06) April 16, 2014
lol so two days ago Jets were cheap and not addressing needs, now other fans talking about us trying to win offseason. #haters #JetsTwitter
— Anthony Corrente (@acorren1) April 16, 2014
Great time at Jets training facility last week and meeting @mowilkerson #BeTheChange #Fuel up to play 60! pic.twitter.com/l4rJa7KQtt
— GoGo (@Jeanine28717598) April 16, 2014
Really,Jets fans now are upset that we didn't sign "Bandaged up"Sidney Rice when the draft is loaded with better WR's than him.#JetsTwitter
— daniel sicurello (@nyjetsdan16) April 16, 2014
File this under "weird." In 2011, Revis said the Tebow/McGahee option offense could only work with Vick/Johnson http://t.co/R0S2sHzvpR
— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) April 17, 2014
#TBT Jets Marty Lyons and Mark Gastineau high five during a victory from the '84 season. #NationalHighFiveDay pic.twitter.com/RqY8fIFjI3
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 17, 2014
The feeling at One Jets Drive is that RB Mike Goodson, dealing with legal issues & ACL/MCL rehab, will not be on 2014 Week 1 roster #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 17, 2014
"Chris Johnson got beat in a race by a Cheetah! Fire Idzik!!" - #JetsTwitter
— BIZ (@NYJ_NDN) April 17, 2014
If Gil Brandt was a Jets beat, #JetsTwitter would drive him to retirement in a week.
— Bryan Conry (@MrCons101) April 17, 2014
Attaochu from Georgia tech is a monster. Exactly the edge player we need #JetsTwitter @eallenjets @nyjets @damienwoody @espnbob
— joeyigz (@joey_igz10) April 17, 2014
With Wilkersons option on the books the #jets still have just $82.4 million in cap charges in 2015 not counting CJ2K
— nyjetscap (@nyjetscap) April 18, 2014
So for those looking ahead the #Jets are probably going to have close to $60 million in cap space next year they can spend
— nyjetscap (@nyjetscap) April 18, 2014
Can't wait to start back up next week! #NYJets #NewHome http://t.co/hv3Wm3J90o
— Eric Decker (@EricDecker87) April 18, 2014
@ScottSalmon48 change "Hawaiians" to "anybody" and we're good,
— Tom (@Tomlikesmtndw) April 19, 2014
Klecko jersey in the background. So boss #Jets #ATHF pic.twitter.com/AjPfj2ThdU
— Manny (@MannyFresco16) April 19, 2014
The #Jets kind of remind me of the Death Star from Jedi, forever under construction with a new green and more powerful laser. #NFL
— Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet) April 19, 2014
✊✊✊ please pic.twitter.com/gMnogqJ1n0
— Joey Oshie (@JoeyyJetss) April 19, 2014
BEHOLD THE ONLY MOCK DRAFT THAT WILL SATISFY #JETSTWITTER pic.twitter.com/jIdjSGvzz9
— Mr Mxyzplidzik (@gambit1154) April 19, 2014
Eric Decker is doing a reality show with his wife because those things always turn out beautifully for the couple.
— Dave Dameshek (@Dameshek) April 19, 2014
Jets @DavidNelson86 leading spin class in NYC on Monday to benefit foundation @imME_org (orphan care). Details: http://t.co/BaoQ0uWxUW #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) April 19, 2014
Roddy, VJax, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne, Wes Welker, Donald Driver, etc., all took several years to develop. Hill has better #s than most.
— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) April 20, 2014
Done for the night but feel free to check out some other guys who started slow... https://t.co/UeuWv6wrHr
— Scott Salmon (@ScottSalmon48) April 20, 2014
The tweet above links to a more detailed document of how the numbers Stephen Hill has put up in his first two years compare to other wide receivers who developed slowly.
Random Tweets
True story ... Wife: No, daddy has to work. Daughter: Why? Wife: A 49er was arrested. Daughter: Again?
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) April 13, 2014
Because of the limited # of edge rushers in this draft, Attaochu & Marcus Smith will both go higher than expected.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 14, 2014
RT @troyalt38: when do you think demarcus lawrence from Boise will go? > In the 30's
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 14, 2014
55 RBs were taken in Round 1 from 1995-2011, or 3/year. But I can't see a RB taken in 1st round for 2nd straight year.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 14, 2014
Strangest thing about Aldon Smith at LAX? He had time for run-in at TSA, got thru security, sat down to eat McDonald’s before police got him
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2014
Times have changed. 1941 Bears took 3 RBs in first round of draft. No RB taken in entire 1st round of 2013 draft, none expected this yr.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 15, 2014
Statistically speaking, the first QB a team brings in for a visit, is the one they're most likely to draft.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 15, 2014
Seahawks RB Christine Michael takes an autistic girl to her prom --> http://t.co/WinDAa9NJN #NFL pic.twitter.com/RNwXryaVw2
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 15, 2014
How does Trent Murphy's hands go from 11 1/8 at Combine to 9 1/2 at the Stanford Pro Day.. always comicl to see difference in measures
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) April 15, 2014
LaDanian Tomlinson just said Bill Belichick told him if he was on the board at #6 the Patriots would have taken him in 2001.. doubt it.
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) April 15, 2014
Manziel is basically pulling the same shtick Miley Cyrus or Skip Bailey does. Keep you talking to increase their net value. Proven to work.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 16, 2014
@ProFootballTalk And yet...
— SI_DougFarrar (@SI_DougFarrar) April 17, 2014
"One Flue Over the Choo-Choo's Nest: How Irrelevant Puns or Cultural References in Titles Prior to Colons Are Destroying Legal Scholarship."
— Derek T. Muller (@derektmuller) April 17, 2014
Once again, professional sports writer. pic.twitter.com/zqN9aEXi2Q
— Alfie (@AlfieBCC) April 18, 2014
Jimmy Graham was kept in to pass protect on 4.8% of NO passing snaps last year. The crazy thing is that's NOT the lowest mark among 'TEs'
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 18, 2014
Know B. Schottenheimer gets most blame for Tavon Austin's quiet rookie year, but I was more disappointed in Tavon the player than his usage.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 18, 2014
The more I watch Lee tonight the more I see why I was so high on him going into the 2013 season. Grown man play http://t.co/7YlLmSGPd0
— Ryan Lownes (@ryanlownes) April 19, 2014
Teams don't want Louchiz Purifoy b/c he's low talent/character risk, locker room guys don't want him b/c he's a snitch.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 19, 2014
I will never ever assume a WR is the safest pick in the draft.. most bust prone position regardless of talent
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) April 19, 2014
Drafting QBs in the second is asking for purgatory.
— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) April 19, 2014