David, as I get ready to devour a turkey drumstick in a few hours lol, ( is a goose’s drumstick desirable to you, I want to make you temporarily the Jet GM. Your time as Gm starts with free agency and ends opening day. I understand there are restrictions because we can’t foretell what other teams are going to due, but my questions to you Mr GM to what you would do are
1) Next years starting QB Zach Garoppolo or maybe Derek Carr if he is released or would you trade for him. Garoppolo gets hurt a lot. Zach a backup to either?
2) Keep Becton, Vera Tucker at tackle with Mitchell, is Herbig the answer at guard. Dump Becton
3) presently, the Jets have no multiple high picks, yes I can see Douglas trading down. What positions would you might draft after your decisions on number 1 and 2 are settled.
Well, tally ho. After the turkey a little surprise. It’s not pumpkin pie but spotted dick lol. I’m sure that will raise some eyebrows with your American readers
An even handed view of where things stand in Jetsland where even keel is very rare indeed.
Over the years I've grown wary of the players,particularly the QBs who suddenly get a lot of enthusiasm just before the draft when I had basically never heard about them during the season. I may be a good barometer because I follow the main teams but I don't get into the weeds following the Coastal Carolinas or Liberties unless they happen to have a guy who gets a great deal of attention during the season such that you just can't miss them.
It was just that way with Zack. I never heard boo about him during the season or until just before the draft when he seemed to have come from nowhere, at least to me. Guys who typically haven't played a lot of games but had put together a decent season probably against mediocre opponents. I have seen that type rarely live up to the sudden hype.
I have great respect for Joe D, so this is probably just ignorance on my part but still Zack seems to fit that pattern.
Have a great Thanksgiving and keep up the great analyses!
Thank God Zach is out. He's been the worst qb in the nfl for his 20 starts. White gives us a better chance to win. Saleh handled the media perfectly, "Zach is still hugely important to the future of the org, but at this time, he needs a reset." Period.
So even on Thanksgiving day? This was a really fun read. Lots of good stuff. Bye the way, yes, it was Ron Wolfe that said you should draft a QB every year. I think the majority of Jet fans will be hoping or even expecting JD and company to go after a high profile veteran QB this offseason. Lamar Jackson will be the big name but he will get the Franchise Tag. Guys like Aaron Rodgers, Jamis Winston/Andy Dalton, D.Carr and of course Jimmy G will be on many wish lists. But they will all be very expensive and with Q.Williams and several other key Jets looking for big deals I’m not seeing those guys as options. I’m thinking it might be a less touted guy like Gardner Minshew, Tylor Heinecke or even Jacoby Brissett. All of who have demonstrated the ability be leaders of men and capable enough to win with. I also expect JD to draft a QB and Herndon Hooker,Will Levis and Grayson McCall all fit the requirements as athletic QB’s with impressive resumes. I haven’t caught any of KJ Jefferson’s games yet and there quite a few others like M.Penix who has resurrected his career after transferring from Indiana! Thanks for another great read! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours my friend!
Jets have 4 Qb’s for a reason. White & Flacco move up, Streveler sees opportunity. Quietly the Jets promoted White a month ago, this has been in the works for awhile, Saleh and his staff prepared. White of course is a FA at the end of the year, pivotal time in his career, Mike could make some serious money.
This is also a test for LaFleur and his System. If White is anything he is a system QB. Zach has that wonderful arm talent, Mike is not a noodle arm QB, but he is close. Quarterbacking is more than arm talent, but can a QB with a less than average arm succeed in this system ? I am going to define Offensive success as 21 Offensive points per game.
Will the Offensive line have a tougher time with White ? He is not stationary but doesn’t have Zach’s mobility ? Watch how fast White gets the ball out. It better be 2.5 or better.
Very curious to see which WR will flourish under White. Place your bets.
Finally , Saleh &JD have been courageous in making a tough decision, but now the microscope is on La Fleur, and possibly the QB Coach. The primary job of a QB Coach IMHO is to make sure your QB has sound fundamentals. Accountability
One thing - when will they ever move the Lions off of thanksgiving day - however they can only help us today not sure they will though ! Enjoy your chicken !
David, as I get ready to devour a turkey drumstick in a few hours lol, ( is a goose’s drumstick desirable to you, I want to make you temporarily the Jet GM. Your time as Gm starts with free agency and ends opening day. I understand there are restrictions because we can’t foretell what other teams are going to due, but my questions to you Mr GM to what you would do are
1) Next years starting QB Zach Garoppolo or maybe Derek Carr if he is released or would you trade for him. Garoppolo gets hurt a lot. Zach a backup to either?
2) Keep Becton, Vera Tucker at tackle with Mitchell, is Herbig the answer at guard. Dump Becton
3) presently, the Jets have no multiple high picks, yes I can see Douglas trading down. What positions would you might draft after your decisions on number 1 and 2 are settled.
Well, tally ho. After the turkey a little surprise. It’s not pumpkin pie but spotted dick lol. I’m sure that will raise some eyebrows with your American readers
An even handed view of where things stand in Jetsland where even keel is very rare indeed.
Over the years I've grown wary of the players,particularly the QBs who suddenly get a lot of enthusiasm just before the draft when I had basically never heard about them during the season. I may be a good barometer because I follow the main teams but I don't get into the weeds following the Coastal Carolinas or Liberties unless they happen to have a guy who gets a great deal of attention during the season such that you just can't miss them.
It was just that way with Zack. I never heard boo about him during the season or until just before the draft when he seemed to have come from nowhere, at least to me. Guys who typically haven't played a lot of games but had put together a decent season probably against mediocre opponents. I have seen that type rarely live up to the sudden hype.
I have great respect for Joe D, so this is probably just ignorance on my part but still Zack seems to fit that pattern.
Have a great Thanksgiving and keep up the great analyses!
Thank God Zach is out. He's been the worst qb in the nfl for his 20 starts. White gives us a better chance to win. Saleh handled the media perfectly, "Zach is still hugely important to the future of the org, but at this time, he needs a reset." Period.
So even on Thanksgiving day? This was a really fun read. Lots of good stuff. Bye the way, yes, it was Ron Wolfe that said you should draft a QB every year. I think the majority of Jet fans will be hoping or even expecting JD and company to go after a high profile veteran QB this offseason. Lamar Jackson will be the big name but he will get the Franchise Tag. Guys like Aaron Rodgers, Jamis Winston/Andy Dalton, D.Carr and of course Jimmy G will be on many wish lists. But they will all be very expensive and with Q.Williams and several other key Jets looking for big deals I’m not seeing those guys as options. I’m thinking it might be a less touted guy like Gardner Minshew, Tylor Heinecke or even Jacoby Brissett. All of who have demonstrated the ability be leaders of men and capable enough to win with. I also expect JD to draft a QB and Herndon Hooker,Will Levis and Grayson McCall all fit the requirements as athletic QB’s with impressive resumes. I haven’t caught any of KJ Jefferson’s games yet and there quite a few others like M.Penix who has resurrected his career after transferring from Indiana! Thanks for another great read! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours my friend!
Jets have 4 Qb’s for a reason. White & Flacco move up, Streveler sees opportunity. Quietly the Jets promoted White a month ago, this has been in the works for awhile, Saleh and his staff prepared. White of course is a FA at the end of the year, pivotal time in his career, Mike could make some serious money.
This is also a test for LaFleur and his System. If White is anything he is a system QB. Zach has that wonderful arm talent, Mike is not a noodle arm QB, but he is close. Quarterbacking is more than arm talent, but can a QB with a less than average arm succeed in this system ? I am going to define Offensive success as 21 Offensive points per game.
Will the Offensive line have a tougher time with White ? He is not stationary but doesn’t have Zach’s mobility ? Watch how fast White gets the ball out. It better be 2.5 or better.
Very curious to see which WR will flourish under White. Place your bets.
Finally , Saleh &JD have been courageous in making a tough decision, but now the microscope is on La Fleur, and possibly the QB Coach. The primary job of a QB Coach IMHO is to make sure your QB has sound fundamentals. Accountability
One thing - when will they ever move the Lions off of thanksgiving day - however they can only help us today not sure they will though ! Enjoy your chicken !