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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jan 17, 2015 10:38:40 GMT -5
After 14 years with Jets, Terry Bradway is sacked -- and fans rejoice
What took so long ?
That was the immediate reaction Friday to the news that former general manager Terry Bradway was fired by the successor to his successor's successor. Got that? Oh, never mind. The point is, Bradway, whose scouting acumen with the New York Jets was trumped by his survival skills, finally got whacked.
After three days on the job, Mike Maccagnan's popularity already is soaring.
Bradway is a good man who got on the bad side of the fanbase because ... well, he was in the draft room for 14 consecutive years, presiding over -- and later participating in -- some really bad decisions.
He's the guy who traded up for Dewayne Robertson. The guy who drafted a freaking kicker (Mike Nugent) in the second round. Who traded out of the first round to pick up Doug Jolley. Who got fleeced by the Washington Redskins, who stole Laveranues Coles from under the Jets' noses.He got demoted after Herm Edwards was fired, yet still managed to keep a significant role in the Mike Tannenbaum-Eric Mangini administration. He was in the room when Vernon Gholston was drafted -- and everybody in the room should've been sacked, something Gholston never did.
Bradway also was there when they drafted Kyle Burnt Toast Wilson, Vladimir Ducasse, Kenrick Ellis and Stephen Hill. Bradway didn't pull the trigger on those picks, but there's something to be said for guilt by association. When they fired Tannenbaum, Bradway somehow managed to convince John Idzik to keep him around in an important job. He landed a nice title, too -- senior director of college scouting.
Maccagnan wasn't going to fall for that, no sir. He told the Jets in his interview that he'd clean house if he got the job, and that's what he's doing.Bradway goes. So does Jeff Bauer, the director of college scouting. Rod Graves will be a goner, too. Did anybody really think Maccagnan would retain Idzik's right-hand man?
They're starting fresh, and that's a good thing. Except for a few hits in recent years (Darrelle Revis, Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson), the scouting department has done a poor job. Maccagnan will bring in his own people to fill the Bradway and Bauer roles, and the word is that he's looking for young up-and-comers.
Bradway had some moments. His first draft was very good (Santana Moss and Kareem McKenzie in 2001), and he pushed Tannenbaum to trade up for Revis in 2007. How'd he last so long? Someone once told me Bradway was Morris the Cat -- i.e. Nine Lives.
Now he's gone. So is Idzik. And Jets fans are celebrating.
> espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/48678/after-14-years-with-jets-terry-bradway-is-sacked-and-fans-rejoice
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jan 20, 2015 11:10:10 GMT -5
A look at what's going on around and inside the New York Jets: 1. Glutton for punishment? The quarterback question is sure to come up this week at Todd Bowles' introductory news conference. Why did Bowles pick Geno Smith over Matt Ryan? If he had a shot at the Atlanta Falcons' job, as some believe, Bowles could've walked into a stable quarterback situation. Now he steps into quarterback uncertainty, and we all know what happens to coaches in that situation: They get fired. Ask Rex Ryan. Bowles has told friends he's not worried because, as one league source said, "He's used to being on teams without quarterbacks" -- meaning good quarterbacks who stay healthy. In his last six seasons as an assistant coach, covering time with the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, Bowles had nine different starting quarterbacks, from Chad Pennington to Ryan Lindley. The wildest year, of course, was 2014. Because of injuries, the Cards started Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton and Lindley. The only normal year was 2013, when Palmer started every game. This should prepare Bowles for the inevitable quarterback controversy. He'll feel right at home. 2. The anti-Rex: It's not that he was down on Ryan's disciplinary methods, but owner Woody Johnson wanted a coach who could raise the level of accountability in the building. He believes he found that coach in Bowles. Let's be clear: Bowles is no dictator, but he's said to be more serious and low-key than the excitable Ryan. I think Ryan got a bad rap because I don't think the inmates ran the asylum, but there were a few instances last season in which he looked the other way -- most notably when Smith missed a team meeting on the eve of a game and when Sheldon Richardson called an offensive timeout from the sideline. One opposing coach told me he was stunned how many times the coaching staff let Percy Harvin return kickoffs that were 8 or 9 yards deep in the end zone. Little stuff like that adds up. Obviously, Johnson noticed. 3. Don't pull an Idzik: Memo to new GM Mike Maccagnan: Get your new coach some cornerbacks. Bowles runs a blitz-heavy defense, predicated on the corners being able to hold up in man coverage. Right now, the Jets don't have the personnel. 4. A place for Ivory? Curious to see how (or if) Chris Ivory fits into Chan Gailey's one-back, spread offense -- if he decides to install the same system he used in his last coaching job. Because of his punishing, downhill running style, Ivory has been described as a poor man's Marshawn Lynch, which is interesting because Gailey had the real Lynch while with the Buffalo Bills -- briefly. Lynch was traded to the Seattle Seahawks a few weeks into Gailey's first season in Buffalo in 2010. Ideally, you want a running back who can make plays in space in a spread attack. That's not Ivory's strength. That's why the Bills' C.J. Spiller, who enjoyed his best season under Gailey, probably will be an attractive free agent. 5. A sounding board: Gailey should be good for Bowles because he has a lot of head-coaching experience -- and Bowles doesn't. Gailey was a head coach with the Dallas Cowboys, Georgia Tech and the Bills spanning 11 seasons. Bill Cowher knows what it means to have a seasoned coach. During his early days with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he leaned on graybeards Dick Hoke and Ron Erhardt. "Things come up that you're dealing with, and it's nice to go to someone to lean on, and talk to, someone who has been there before," said Cowher, who had Gailey on his staff from 1994 to 1997. "I think Chan is that type of guy. He's selfless, loyal and he'll be a great resource for Todd." 6. Not to be confused with Geno Smith: The Jets are poised to hire former Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith for a front-office position, probably working closely with Maccagnan. Smith had an inglorious run as the Jaguars' boss, drafting quarterback Blaine Gabbert (brutal) and a punter in the third round (Bryan Anger, 2012), but at least one longtime executive thinks he'd be a good fit for the Jets. "His record wasn't great as the top guy, but he's a good bricklayer, a hard worker," the executive said. "I think he'd be a good assistant GM. I think he'd be good for Mike." 7. Dee-fense! So much for the theory that offensively challenged teams (see: Jets) should hire offensive-minded head coaches. Five of the seven head-coaching vacancies have been filled by defensive coaches -- Bowles, Ryan (Bills), Jack Del Rio (Oakland Raiders), Jim Tomsula (San Francisco 49ers) and John Fox (Chicago Bears). It should be noted that all five teams ranked in the bottom third in total offense. Hey, if you can't beat 'em, stop 'em. The Denver Broncos could break the trend by hiring Gary Kubiak. 8. It's a small world, after all: The Jets' new QB guru (Gailey) has something in common with the old one (David Lee). In 1970, they were the most highly recruited quarterbacks in the South, Gailey from Americus, Georgia, Lee from Pensacola, Florida. Florida State recruited them both. The recruiter was Dan Henning, who met his lifelong friend -- Bill Parcells -- when they were both assistants at Florida State. Later in coaching, Parcells became close with Lee. Parcells also became a mentor to Bowles, who's letting Gailey run his offense. You get all that? P.S.: Henning didn't land either recruit. Gailey and Lee went to Florida and Vanderbilt, respectively. 8a. Florham Park to Orchard Park: Lee is expected to join Ryan's staff as the quarterbacks coach, becoming the latest former Jets assistant to head north. This is hardly a surprise. So Lee goes from Smith to EJ Manuel. Good luck. Manuel's alma mater? Florida State. 9. Terry's tout: Former GM and scouting executive Terry Bradway, fired Friday by Maccagnan, took a lot of heat during his 14-year run with the Jets, but give him credit for this: He recognized that Russell Wilson would be a special player. Leading into the 2012 draft, he lobbied hard for the Jets to pick Wilson. Bradway was such a Wilson supporter that his nickname at One Jets Drive became Russell Bradway. As it turned out, Wilson was taken 75th overall, two spots ahead of where the Jets selected linebacker Demario Davis in the third round. Imagine how things would've been different if they had listened to him. 10. Championship game predictions: I like an upset in the AFC -- Indianapolis Colts 24, New England Patriots 21. I think the Colts' corners can neutralize the Patriots' wide receivers with press-man coverage, allowing them to double Rob Gronkowski in the middle of the field. In the NFC, I'll go with the chalk pick -- Seattle Seahawks 31, Green Bay Packers 21. It's too bad Aaron Rodgers isn't healthy. > espn.go.com/b...ts-qb-situation
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jan 21, 2015 10:17:04 GMT -5
The New York Jets begin a new era at 11 a.m. Wednesday, when they introduce general manager Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles in a press conference at One Jets Drive. Technically, they've been on the job for a week, but logistics -- travel, packing up their old offices, new job demands, etc. -- caused the delay. The Jets wanted a combined presser to present Maccagnan and Bowles as an equal partnership, starting out together -- a departure from the John Idzik-Rex Ryan regime. A few things to watch for : 1. Don't expect fireworks: Unlike the blustery Ryan, who blew into town six years ago promising Super Bowls and everything else, Bowles and Maccagnan won't provide many memorable sound bites, if any. They're both reserved, low-key men -- and there's nothing wrong with that. As we've learned over the years, outlandish statements make headlines, but don't win games. The objective is to fuel hope for a frustrated fanbase, and they can do that by presenting a clear and confident vision for the organization. Memo to both: Don't pull an Idzik; avoid a long, rambling opening statement. 2. Buddy system ? We're not exactly revealing a dirty little secret here, but there was a disconnect in the Ryan-Idzik relationship. It drove Ryan crazy that Idzik dragged his feet through free agency despite a ton of cap space. They had conflicting agendas, but that's what happens with an arranged marriage. Bowles and Maccagnan will try to change the perception of the team's coach-GM dynamic, so you can expect to hear an emphasis on "we" throughout the presser. But the fact is they never met until last week, when Maccagnan picked up Bowles at the airport for his second interview. The Jets were well into the head-coaching search when Maccagnan was hired, so this, too, has an arranged feel to it. But at least they're starting side by side. 3. The Bowles role : It'll be interesting to learn whether Bowles plans to call the defensive plays and what role, if any, he will have in the offense. His new offensive coordinator is Chan Gailey, who was hired Tuesday. As we all know, Ryan ran the defense, letting Marty Mornhinweg handle the offense. It allowed Ryan to work in his comfort zone, but it also created a split-squad perception. Owner Woody Johnson handled the coaching search with the hope of finding someone "to manage the offense, defense and special teams" -- an indication he wants a new approach from his head coach. 4. Big Macc Attack: Unlike Idzik, Maccagnan isn't a bean counter/paper pusher. He's an actual football guy, with roots in scouting and personnel. You can bet Johnson, who fell for Idzik's act two years ago, will emphasize Maccagnan's football background. He already has made changes, firing the top college scouts, Terry Bradway and Jeff Bauer. The new GM said he doesn't anticipate making any additional changes for now; he will evaluate everyone through the draft. Maccagnan, who inherits the sixth pick in the draft and more than $40 million in cap space, has said he will be "very active" in free agency. 5. The quarterback question (of course) : Contractually, Maccagnan has control over the 53-man roster, but it's Bowles who decides who plays. In other words, he'll get hit with most of the quarterback queries. He inherits two quarterbacks under contract -- returning starter Geno Smith and Matt Simms. What does he think of Smith? Will it be an open competition? Those questions will come up immediately. It'll be his welcome-to-New York moment. The over-under on quarterback questions over the next 11 months is 500. > espn.go.com/b...-mike-todd-show
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jan 21, 2015 11:22:00 GMT -5
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~ ~ Published: Jan. 16, 2015 at 09:05 a.m. Updated: Jan. 17, 2015 at 01:32 p.m.
FA BY TEAM FA BY POSITION RESTRICTED FA
Note : These lists are not intended to be complete, but they include all key free agents in the league.
Arizona Cardinals
Antonio Cromartie, CB John Abraham, OLB Dan Williams, DT Rob Housler, TE Sam Acho, OLB Tommy Kelly, DT Jonathan Dwyer, RB Larry Foote, ILB Marcus Benard, OLB Chris Clemons, S
Atlanta Falcons Osi Umenyiora, DE Sean Weatherspoon, OLB Kroy Biermann, OLB Matt Bryant, K Jacquizz Rodgers, RB Corey Peters, DT Robert McClain, CB Antone Smith, RB Mike Johnson, G T.J. Yates, QB Gabe Carimi, OT Javier Arenas, CB Dwight Lowery, S Charles Godfrey, S Jonathan Scott, OT
Baltimore Ravens
Darian Stewart, S Torrey Smith, WR Owen Daniels, TE Aaron Ross, CB Jah Reid, G Pernell McPhee, OLB Tyrod Taylor, QB Jeromy Miles, S Will Rackley, G Justin Forsett, RB Terrence Cody, DT Danny Gorrer, CB Antoine Cason, CB Chris Greenwood, CB
Buffalo Bills
Jerry Hughes, DE Erik Pears, G Brandon Spikes, ILB Da'Norris Searcy, S Marcus Easley, WR Lee Smith, TE Jarius Wynn, DE Deonte Thompson, WR C.J. Spiller, RB (must void contract)
Carolina Panthers
Greg Hardy, DE (on Commissioner's Exempt List) Byron Bell, OT Dwan Edwards, DT Colin Cole, DT Chase Blackburn, OLB Joe Webb, QB Ed Dickson, TE
Chicago Bears
Lance Briggs, OLB Charles Tillman, CB Chris Conte, S D.J. Williams, ILB Stephen Paea, DT Brian De La Puente, C Jimmy Clausen, QB Dante Rosario, TE Josh Morgan, WR Eben Britton, OT Zach Miller, TE Jay Feely, K
Cincinnati Bengals
Rey Maualuga, LB Jermaine Gresham, TE Terence Newman, CB Mike Nugent, K Jason Campbell, QB Dane Sanzenbacher, WR Cedric Peerman, RB Brandon Tate, WR Alex Smith, TE Eric Winston, OT Marshall Newhouse, OT Taylor Mays, S Clint Boling, G
Cleveland Browns
Ahtyba Rubin, DT Miles Austin, WR Jabaal Sheard, DE Brian Hoyer, QB Jim Leonhard, S Jordan Cameron, TE
Dallas Cowboys
Doug Free, OT Dez Bryant, WR Jermey Parnell, OT DeMarco Murray, RB Bruce Carter, OLB Justin Durant, OLB Anthony Spencer, DE George Selvie, DE Nick Hayden, DT Rolando McClain, ILB Dwayne Harris, WR Sterling Moore, CB
Denver Broncos Wes Welker, WR Demaryius Thomas, WR Terrance Knighton, DT Jacob Tamme, TE Rahim Moore, S Orlando Franklin, LG Nate Irving, LB Quinton Carter, S Virgil Green, TE Julius Thomas, TE
Detroit Lions
Ndamukong Suh, DT Rob Sims, G Nick Fairley, DT Ashlee Palmer, OLB C.J. Mosley, DT Dominic Raiola, C Dan Orlovsky, QB Rashean Mathis, CB Cassius Vaughn, CB Darryl Tapp, DE George Johnson, DE Garrett Reynolds, OT Matt Prater, K Andre Fluellen, DT
Green Bay Packers
Tramon Williams, CB B.J. Raji, DE Bryan Bulaga, OT Jarrett Bush, CB Jamari Lattimore, ILB Matt Flynn, QB John Kuhn, FB Randall Cobb, WR Letroy Guion, DT Davon House, CB Scott Tolzien, QB DuJuan Harris, RB
Houston Texans
Kareem Jackson, CB Brooks Reed, OLB Ryan Pickett, DT Danieal Manning, S Kendrick Lewis, S Ryan Mallett, QB Derek Newton, OT
Indianapolis Colts
Reggie Wayne, WR Hakeem Nicks, WR Matt Hasselbeck, QB Cory Redding, DE Darius Butler, CB Josh Gordy, CB Fili Moala, DE Sergio Brown, S Mike Adams, S Josh Cribbs, WR Ahmad Bradshaw, RB
Jacksonville Jaguars
Geno Hayes, OLB Cecil Shorts III, WR Alan Ball, CB J.T. Thomas, OLB Tyson Alualu, DE
Kansas City Chiefs Mike McGlynn, G Kevin Vickerson, DT Jeffrey Linkenbach, LT Rodney Hudson, C Chris Owens, CB Kurt Coleman, S Ryan Harris, OT Justin Houston, OLB Josh Mauga, ILB Joe McKnight, RB Ron Parker, S Jason Avant, WR
Miami Dolphins
Matt Moore, QB Louis Delmas, S Knowshon Moreno, RB Jared Odrick, DT Daryn Colledge, G Samson Satele, C Charles Clay, TE Jimmy Wilson, S Jason Trusnik, LB Jason Fox, OT Kelvin Sheppard, LB Daniel Thomas, RB
Minnesota Vikings
Christian Ponder, QB Jerome Felton, FB Corey Wootton, DT Jasper Brinkley, ILB Vladimir Ducasse, G Joe Berger, C
New England Patriots
Darrelle Revis, CB (2015 team option) Devin McCourty, S Dan Connolly, G Stephen Gostkowski, K Shane Vereen, RB Stevan Ridley, RB Akeem Ayers, LB Jonathan Casillas, LB Alan Branch, DE
New Orleans Saints
Patrick Robinson, CB Mark Ingram, RB Ramon Humber, LB Luke McCown, QB Parys Haralson, Jonathan Goodwin, C Robert Meachem, WR Shayne Graham, K Brandon Deaderick, DT
New York Jets
David Harris, LB Michael Vick, QB Kyle Burnt Toast Wilson, CB Willie Colon, G Dawan Landry, S Bilal Powell, RB Kenrick Ellis, DT John Conner, FB
New York Giants
Antrel Rolle, S Jason Pierre-Paul, DE Walter Thurmond, CB Stevie Brown, S Jacquian Williams, OLB Spencer Paysinger, OLB Henry Hynoski, FB Quintin Demps, S Jerrel Jernigan, WR James Brewer, G John Jerry, G Zack Bowman, CB Mark Herzlich, ILB
Oakland Raiders
Charles Woodson, S Pat Sims, DT Darren McFadden, RB Denarius Moore, WR Stefen Wisniewski, C Vincent Brown, WR David Ausberry, TE C.J. Wilson, DE Tarell Brown, CB Carlos Rogers, CB
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jason Worilds, LB Ike Taylor, CB Matt Spaeth, TE Arthur Moats, LB Brice McCain, CB Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR Will Allen, S James Harrison, LB Ben Tate, RB
Philadelphia Eagles
Jeremy Maclin, WR Bradley Fletcher, CB Brandon Graham, OLB Nate Allen, S Mark Sanchez, QB Brad Smith, WR Casey Matthews, ILB
San Diego Chargers
Nick Hardwick, C Eddie Royal, WR Dwight Freeney, LB Ryan Mathews, RB Brandon Flowers, CB King Dunlap, DT Marcus Gilchrist, S Shareece Wright, CB Doug Legursky, C Andrew Gachkar, LB Rich Ohrnberger, C Seyi Ajirotutu, WR Ronnie Brown, RB
San Francisco 49ers
Frank Gore, RB Michael Crabtree, WR Mike Iupati, G Blaine Gabbert, QB Dan Skuta, OLB Chris Culliver, CB Brandon Lloyd, WR Perrish Cox, CB Chris Cook, CB Kassim Osgood, WR Josh Johnson, QB
Seattle Seahawks
James Carpenter, G Kevin Williams, DT Jeron Johnson, S Anthony McCoy, TE Tarvaris Jackson, QB Byron Maxwell, CB Malcolm Smith, OLB O'Brien Schofield, OLB
St. Louis Rams
Davin Joseph, G Shaun Hill, QB Alex Carrington, DE Kenny Britt, WR Lance Kendricks, TE Joe Barksdale, OT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Adrian Clayborn, DE Mike Jenkins, CB Mason Foster, ILB Da'Quan Bowers, DT Major Wright, S Lawrence Sidbury, OLB
Tennessee Titans
Michael Roos, OT Nate Washington, WR Jake Locker, QB Colin McCarthy, LB Karl Klug, DT Leon Washington, RB Ryan Succop, K Derrick Morgan, LB Brandon Harris, CB
Washington Redskins
Brian Orakpo, OLB Tyler Polumbus, OT Roy Helu, RB Jarvis Jenkins, DE Brandon Meriweather, S Leonard Hankerson, WR Niles Paul, TE Santana Moss, WR Colt McCoy, QB Ryan Clark, S E.J. Biggers, CB Tanard Jackson, S
> www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459443/article/2015-nfl-unrestricted-free-agents-by-team
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jan 22, 2015 12:26:41 GMT -5
Bowles wants to change Jets' culture
-- New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was greeted Wednesday at his introductory news conference with the same question that confronted his predecessors, Rex Ryan and Eric Mangini.
How does he feel about chasing the New England Patriots and Bill Belidick, who are now contending for their fourth Super Bowl ring?
Jets coach Todd Bowles dishes on the transition from coordinator to coach, his team's QB situation, his coaching style, Geno Smith's potential and New York media.
"I'm going to work on getting my own rings," Bowles promised.
It was hardly a Ryan-like boast, but welcome to a new Jets era. The volume will be a lot lower than it was under Ryan, who famously vowed never to kiss Belidick's rings.
Bowles and new general manager Mike Maccagnan, who also met the media for the first time, will bring an understated approach to running the organization. Their low-key personalities were apparent in a 49-minute session in which they came across as likable, hardworking football guys with no egos.
"These gentlemen, in my estimation, are the people [who can deliver a championship]," said owner Woody Johnson, seated alongside Bowles and Maccagnan.
Neither man provided any definitive statements on the state of the team, although Bowles admitted that a return to the playoffs "isn't going to happen overnight."
Johnson said one of the things that attracted him to Bowles, the former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator, was his plan to operate as a CEO-type coach, not focusing on his area of expertise. That's how Ryan did it, concentrating solely on the defense.
Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles will bring a fresh approach to the Jets. Will it be the right approach? New doesn't guarantee better -- especially if they don't find a quarterback, Rich Cimini writes. Story
Bowles has the ability "to take a 30,000-foot look at offense, defense and special teams, all those areas and how they interact," Johnson said.
Bowles said he's not planning to call the defensive plays. He will leave that to his coordinator, mostly likely former Miami Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers. Bowles said he will have a hand in the offense, but his playcaller will be newly hired coordinator Chan Gailey. He didn't define the Jets' offensive style, claiming they're still evaluating the roster.
The biggest question is the quarterback situation, specifically the organization's commitment to Geno Smith, whose record as a starter is only 11-18. Bowles and Maccagnan were noncommittal on Smith, offering no insight into their plans at quarterback.
Bowles said Smith was "a great college quarterback" at West Virginia. Unfortunately for the Jets, they don't play a Big 12 schedule.
One of the goals, Bowles said, is to change the culture among the players. He wants to bring a winning attitude.
"We have to teach them our culture," he said. "Not that the other culture was bad, but it didn't win. Our culture will be to try to instill different things in them from a winning organization's point of view to make us go forward and make the playoffs."
Jets owner Woody Johnson, left, presented new general manager Mike Maccagnan, center, and coach Todd Bowles to the media on Wednesday.
Bowles and Maccagnan inherit a team that finished 4-12, missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Johnson decided to clean house, firing Ryan and GM John Idzik after the season.
This marks only the second time under Johnson's ownership that he will have new people in the coach and GM positions. It happened in 2001, when Johnson hired coach Herm Edwards and GM Terry Bradway to replace Al Groh and Bill Parcells, respectively.
Bowles and Maccagnan have no background with each other. In fact, they didn't meet until Jan. 13, when Maccagnan picked up Bowles at the airport when he arrived for his second interview. They met privately for 2½ hours. A short time later, the Jets offered the job to Bowles.
"It was a very natural fit," Maccagnan said. "It just felt right. I'm very excited about going to war with Todd over the next few years."
Maccagnan arrived from the Houston Texans, where he worked most recently as the director of college scouting. He recalled his start in the NFL as a college scout, saying he was such a poor typist that his mother had to type his reports.
Neither Maccagnan nor Bowles has experience in his current position. They grew up 40 miles apart in New Jersey, Maccagnan in Hightstown, Bowles in Elizabeth. Both men called it a dream come true to return home.
The common thread between Maccagnan and Bowles is former Texans and Washington Redskins GM Charley Casserly, who was hired by the Jets as a consultant during the concurrent searches. Casserly gave Maccagnan his entry into the NFL, hiring him as a Redskins scout in 1994. Bowles played for the Redskins during the Casserly era.
> espn.go.com/newyork/nfl/story/_/id/12205472/todd-bowles-new-york-jets-says-working-getting-own-rings?ex_cid=espnapi_public
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Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Jan 23, 2015 10:31:01 GMT -5
Mel Kiper Downgrades Jets Draft Grade
We've spoken at length about mock draft, early draft grades and judging a class far too early. So everything you read below, take with a pinch of salt.
Every year Mel Kiper revisits his initial post draft grades after the season. He then offers up a new grade, taking into consideration the first year of the players career.
Jets post draft initial grade : B
Jets grade one year on : C+
Mel Kiper's conclusion : There is going to be a misconception about this dropped grade. Let me dispel that quickly, because I hear "struggled" when this player's rookie year is described, pretty much all the time. The truth: Calvin Pryor was just fine as a rookie. He was better than a league-average safety, and in a league where safeties and corners look bad all the time as they adjust to the speed and technical ability of receivers, tight ends and backs running at them -- remember Dee Milliner's rookie year, Jets fans? -- Pryor wasn't remotely bad. He just wasn't a star, had his ups and downs in coverage, and assuming he improves, he can be a really good player. He wasn't a bad pick. Jace Amaro caught 38 passes (tied for second on the team) and if he can ever find chemistry with whomever is at QB, can be a good one. Dexter McDougle got hurt, so that's just bad luck.
Where this draft suffers is New York simply didn't find even the hint of a playmaker at wide receiver when so many others did. They took Pryor when Brandin Cooks was available (excusable), McDougle instead of John Brown or Donte Moncrief, then both Jalen Saunders and Shaq Evans in front or Martavis Bryant. Heck yes, this is total hindsight, but that's what an early re-grade is. I wrote then, "I thought the Jets did a nice job with my one question being whether they really added a player in the passing game that will scare defenses." Amaro is a start, and a trade for Percy Harvin that came too late helped, but there was some bad luck and missed opportunities. There's nothing really to be said yet for the many late lottery ticket picks they had. The fact that the team struggled so much doesn't help, either.
I find it hard to disagree with anything that Kiper said here. Pryor started off very shaky but came on towards the end. Although his bad angles (see Minnesota) do give up the big play far too often. I was delighted with Amaro and I'm expecting great things. We said it at the time but Dexter McDougle was a reach and I think we may end up regretting that selection but we won't know for a year or two.
The wide receiver selections really killed us in this draft. Most of them were either hurt or cut and we didn't take Cooks when we had the chance, or Benjamin for that matter. . I think this is a very fair assessment of the draft and how I personally view it a year on. As always, lets wait another year or two before making final judgements.
> www.ganggreennation.com/2015/1/23/7876877/mel-kiper-downgrades-jets-draft-grade
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