Jets OTA's & Mini Camp News and Notes
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New coach Todd Bowles is expected to have his entire team together for the first time Tuesday, when the New York Jets begin a mandatory minicamp. The three-day event will cap an eventful offseason for the Jets, who rebooted after a 4-12 disaster. They have a new coach, a new general manager, new marquee players and renewed hope.
A quick look at the top storylines:
After skipping the voluntary portion of the Jets' offseason, Muhammad Wilkerson will be at minicamp barring a last-minute change. AP Photo/Tom Lynn
1. Mo in the house: Barring a change of heart, defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson will show up after skipping the voluntary portion of the offseason. He knew a week ago, maybe longer, that he'd be showing up, but he remained noncommittal publicly, perhaps hoping to make the Jets squirm a little. Wilkerson, signed for 2015, is looking for a long-term extension and he's frustrated by the team's glacial approach. Any player who misses a mandatory minicamp is subject to a $60,000 fine, according to the collective bargaining agreement. Maybe his presence will have a positive impact on negotiations; it can't hurt unless he pulls a Darrelle Revis, who once feigned a hamstring injury in a minicamp when he was looking for a new contract. Then again, it didn't hurt Revis, who still cashed in.
2. Williams & 'Sons': Because of Wilkerson's no-show and Sheldon Richardson's sporadic attendance in the offseason program, the starting defensive line hasn't worked together since 2014. Now there's a new element -- No. 1 pick Leonard Williams, who joins an already-talented unit that also includes nose tackle Damon Harrison. There has been a lot of speculation about how Bowles will deploy them. Nothing will be finalized in this camp, but it could provide an early glimpse into the team's thinking.
3. Geno and the Porsche: Geno Smith wasn't unavailable to the media last week, so we still haven't heard his reaction to Willie Colon's "Porsche" quote. Knowing Smith, he'll probably shrug it off, saying, "No big deal." Colon has been a Smith supporter, so he probably wasn't trying to be critical of the third-year quarterback, but his words -- likely shared by many in the locker room -- underscore the belief that Smith is out of alibis and needs to galvanize the offense. That's added pressure. With Ryan Fitzpatrick (broken leg) back in team drills, the competition/non-competition is underway. It's a stretch to suggest he can level the playing field over the next three days, but Fitzpatrick can send a warning flare, letting Smith know he's out there, lurking.
4. Positional battles: No one will win or lose a job based on a June minicamp, but there are a few areas we'll be monitoring. The right guard job is wide open, with Colon and Oday Aboushi the leading candidates. Who's the No. 5 receiver? A handful of players are in the hunt. What about punt and kickoff returner? This could help settle the previous question because a number of receivers are involved, such as T.J. Graham, Saalim Hakim, Chris Owusu and Walter Powell. On defense, the 11 starting jobs appear locked up, but there's good competition for backup jobs on all three levels of the defense.
5. The itinerary: Just like everything else in the NFL, there are strict rules about minicamp. For instance: Teams can have two practices on two of the three days, but one of the two has to be a walk-through. No practice can last longer than 2 1/2 hours and, of course, there's no contact. You may recall the Seattle Seahawks got busted for excessive contact in last year's minicamp.
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New coach Todd Bowles is expected to have his entire team together for the first time Tuesday, when the New York Jets begin a mandatory minicamp. The three-day event will cap an eventful offseason for the Jets, who rebooted after a 4-12 disaster. They have a new coach, a new general manager, new marquee players and renewed hope.
A quick look at the top storylines:
After skipping the voluntary portion of the Jets' offseason, Muhammad Wilkerson will be at minicamp barring a last-minute change. AP Photo/Tom Lynn
1. Mo in the house: Barring a change of heart, defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson will show up after skipping the voluntary portion of the offseason. He knew a week ago, maybe longer, that he'd be showing up, but he remained noncommittal publicly, perhaps hoping to make the Jets squirm a little. Wilkerson, signed for 2015, is looking for a long-term extension and he's frustrated by the team's glacial approach. Any player who misses a mandatory minicamp is subject to a $60,000 fine, according to the collective bargaining agreement. Maybe his presence will have a positive impact on negotiations; it can't hurt unless he pulls a Darrelle Revis, who once feigned a hamstring injury in a minicamp when he was looking for a new contract. Then again, it didn't hurt Revis, who still cashed in.
2. Williams & 'Sons': Because of Wilkerson's no-show and Sheldon Richardson's sporadic attendance in the offseason program, the starting defensive line hasn't worked together since 2014. Now there's a new element -- No. 1 pick Leonard Williams, who joins an already-talented unit that also includes nose tackle Damon Harrison. There has been a lot of speculation about how Bowles will deploy them. Nothing will be finalized in this camp, but it could provide an early glimpse into the team's thinking.
3. Geno and the Porsche: Geno Smith wasn't unavailable to the media last week, so we still haven't heard his reaction to Willie Colon's "Porsche" quote. Knowing Smith, he'll probably shrug it off, saying, "No big deal." Colon has been a Smith supporter, so he probably wasn't trying to be critical of the third-year quarterback, but his words -- likely shared by many in the locker room -- underscore the belief that Smith is out of alibis and needs to galvanize the offense. That's added pressure. With Ryan Fitzpatrick (broken leg) back in team drills, the competition/non-competition is underway. It's a stretch to suggest he can level the playing field over the next three days, but Fitzpatrick can send a warning flare, letting Smith know he's out there, lurking.
4. Positional battles: No one will win or lose a job based on a June minicamp, but there are a few areas we'll be monitoring. The right guard job is wide open, with Colon and Oday Aboushi the leading candidates. Who's the No. 5 receiver? A handful of players are in the hunt. What about punt and kickoff returner? This could help settle the previous question because a number of receivers are involved, such as T.J. Graham, Saalim Hakim, Chris Owusu and Walter Powell. On defense, the 11 starting jobs appear locked up, but there's good competition for backup jobs on all three levels of the defense.
5. The itinerary: Just like everything else in the NFL, there are strict rules about minicamp. For instance: Teams can have two practices on two of the three days, but one of the two has to be a walk-through. No practice can last longer than 2 1/2 hours and, of course, there's no contact. You may recall the Seattle Seahawks got busted for excessive contact in last year's minicamp.
Anyone know what time mini-camp gets started today?
Edit: Just saw this tweet from Cimini:
Rich Cimini @RichCimini 6m6 minutes ago
Off to Florham Park for 1st day of Jets minicamp. Practice at 1:40.
Edit: Just saw this tweet from Cimini:
Rich Cimini @RichCimini 6m6 minutes ago
Off to Florham Park for 1st day of Jets minicamp. Practice at 1:40.
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9 month old puppy (now/in that pic) we got in Feb. My daughter got her that toy after school last Friday. She couldn't wait to go shopping for the dog. I think she just likes having an excuse to shop. Great pic of your dog, BTW.
Welcome to the board!
Thanks. Nice looking dog.
My golden-rott mix is an old dog -- about ten years old. May have some collie mixed in there too, we are not quite sure. No matter what he is, he is a great dog. Hope you enjoy yours.
Question ? In that James Carpenter 6'5"/321 + was an All-American LT @ Alabama, and I am not a huge fan of Breno Giacomini 6'7"/318 RT, any chance we put Carpenter @ RT to groom for taking over for Brick in 2 years @ LT ? We have a half dozen players who can play guard.
Go Jets...Cyborg
yeah. Here's his 20111 scouting report:
OVERVIEW
Carpenter has a chance to end up as a starter and certainly has the ability to provide valuable depth as a backup. Looks the part of an NFL left tackle with his great size and frame. At this stage, Carpenter grades out as a good pass blocker but just adequate in the running game. His game could benefit from some improved awareness in blitz pickup. Would become more valuable as a run blocker with increased strength and power. Carpenter should hear his name called during the middle rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft
Pick Analysis: The Seahawks add a utility player to their offensive line with the selection of Carpenter. He can play immediately at right tackle or slide inside to play along the interior at guard. The team needed to fortify their frontline, and Carpenter gives them talent, toughness and versatility.
Sounds like Mo made it to minicamp today.
Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL 8m8 minutes ago
No holdout: Muhammad Wilkerson reports to Jets minicamp http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ows-up-for-jets-minicamp?campaign=Twitter_atn …
Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL 8m8 minutes ago
No holdout: Muhammad Wilkerson reports to Jets minicamp http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ows-up-for-jets-minicamp?campaign=Twitter_atn …
What the hell...it really is dog day or something...
Let's just hope the rest of the D is saying that about them . . .
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yeah hopefully they gel pretty quick we def have a advantage that cro and revis worked together before
Jets have 4 guys here trying out: T Charles Brown, WR Christian Green, WR Mark Harrison, CB Jonte Green.
Willie Colon says he "misspoke" re: Geno/Porsche comments, and that he and Geno squashed it.
Mo Wilkerson said his toe was bugging him, but he opened practice in full-team drill with starting defense. #jets
Dee Milliner and Marcus Gilchrist are participating in positional drills to start practice #Jets
Even in retirement Westhoff is still working the refs #Jets #nyj #nyjets
Chris Nimbley @Cnimbley 14m14 minutes ago
Dee Milliner and Marcus Gilchrist are participating in positional drills to start practice #Jets
Chris Nimbley @Cnimbley 22m22 minutes ago
Even in retirement Westhoff is still working the refs #Jets #nyj #nyjets
Hopefully Westhoff is giving input to their hideous special team play from last season....
Instead of a red jersey, Milliner should have to wear a pink jersey on the practice field.
All 90 players at the first day of minicamp. TEs Jace Amaro & Wes Saxton in rehab area to start practice.
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Darryl Slater @DarrylSlater 6m6 minutes agoNice roll right completion on the run from Bryce Petty draws compliments from his teammates as they look on. #Jets
Please don't use this or any other tweet to derail this thread...........
dom cosentino @domcosentino 41s42 seconds ago
Geno throws high in flat for open Eric Decker, who tips it into Darrin Walls' hands for INT. #jets
Geno throws high in flat for open Eric Decker, who tips it into Darrin Walls' hands for INT. #jets