By Tom Rock
Well, at least the bodies for minicamp are being assembled. That's a start.
The Jets announced that 11 guys have been signed to future/reserve contracts. Basically that means they're Jets until they ain't no more.
The list includes eight practice squad players -- RB Alvin Banks, WR David Clowney, CB Manny Collins, OL Wayne Hunter, LB Jerry Mackey, QB Brett Ratliff, WR Shaine Smith and WR Marco Thomas -- along with three new additions: S Darnell Bing, OL Stanley Daniels and DT Thomas Johnson.
Bing played at Southern Cal and was an All-America as a senior. He was drafted in thr fourth round by the Raiders in 2006, spent the year on injured reserve, and spent 2007 on the 49ers' practice squad. Daniels spent a few days in Jets camp last summer. And Johnson has seen NFL action with both the Cowboys and the Texans.
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T-Rock,
Any word yet on if there will be any coaching changes with the Jets staff? We've all heard the rumors about Tony Wise and Bob Sutton's possible departures, Mike Westoffs take of leave and secondary coach Mike MacIntyre move to Duke, but as usual we've heard nothing solid from the Jets. I know that the whole Rob Ryan situation out in Oakland may be holding this up, but they did interview Mike Solari and Bill Callahan for some offensive position and still no news. Also Rex Ryan, another defensive coordinator with 3-4 experiance, could be available if he doesn't get a head coaching job. I don't know what Mangini's history is with Rex Ryan, but I hope Eric would really think about bringing a guy like Rex Ryan into the fold.
Thanks
FIRE TANNENMORON....FIRE THE BALL BOY MANIDIOT....SELL THE TEAM
We are 7 years behind the Pats. We have NO QB, NO OFFENSIVE LINE, NO DEFENSIVE LINE, NO RUNNING BACKS!
TEAM IS PATHETIC
Hey Anonym-ass,
I think everyone is tired of your idiotic comments. If you don't have something constructive or at least, intelligent to write. Please shut the f--- up. Oh, I think I hear your Mommy calling, your Cocoa is ready!
Above. My statements may be crude and childish, yet are they not true ???/? The franchise is a joke, the coach is pathetitc, and they are trying to copy a team of legendary status without a fraction of the personel. They have no offensive line (let our best just walk away for peanuts,) no defensive line (after horrible draft choices of Robertson,) no RB, and NO QUARTERBACK!
So bow down, b.c I have forgotten more football than you will ever learn.
FIRE MANIDIOT, FIRE TANNENCRAP, SELL THE TEAM!
Is it just me or did this same team, with the same head coach and GM go to the playoffs just over a year ago? Was Mangini not regarded as was one the brightest young head coaches in the NFL? Did Tannenbaum and Mangini not draft core players like David Harris, Darelle Revis, Nick Mangold, D-Brick, Leon Washinton,etc. All young players who will be a part of this teams foundation for the years to come. What did the Jets go 1-15 last year? I know it was bad, but dam don't act like we we're the biggest disgrace in the league last year. Mangini and Tannebaum didn't get stupid in a year, so relax or go root for the Patriots!
D-Brik was a wasted draft pick- HE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!
your all so funny, I almost forgot about the Jets for a minute, thanks. But....not for long.............lets see if I can enlighten some of you with wisdom.....1st, yes there will be coaching changes some have been announced, some will be announced soon, lets just say there will be new offensive and defensive schemes this year.....Why? well 2nd, because the great Mangini came with a good plan, implemented it, went to the playoffs and than, thinking he had a good plan he kept using it over and over....now all of football knows what the Jets will do before they do it.....so how great is Mangini now.....3rd......well with new coaches under his wing he may be able to scare up some of that knowhow he is said to have.....the Jets need to start spending money to win, they practically gave the team away last season, their draft picks were wasted, they are so far below there cap that it makes you wonder if they weren't trying to lose. 4th, We have just added 11 Jets as lifetime members, more to be announced, new coaching and big draft picks will become the make or break of the team this year.....Ill give you a hint the picks will be, big big men.....finally the most important thing......JET FANS MUST COME TO THE GAMES.