Tebow doesn’t have a “big concern” 05.12.12

Tim Tebow was asked this week what his “biggest concern” is about the upcoming season.

And he told the media, he doesn’t look at the world that way.

“I try not to view things in life like that – as a biggest concern,” Tebow said. “I try to view it more as a positive – what’s the bright spot, what’s the exciting part and there’s a lot. There’s a lot that’s exciting about being a Jet. (You’re) playing for coaches that are passionate and playing for coaches that love ball and being on a great team with guys that love football and want to be better every single day; and being a part of that and just trying to be a little piece to help this team win a few games.”

Tannenbaum gets wish – No “Hard Knocks” this year 05.12.12

Mike Tannenbaum has to be very happy about the news.

The Jets aren’t doing HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this year.

“We’ve done that,” Tannenbaum said in April on Sirius/XM NFL Radio. “It was a good experience. I’m glad we did it. I’m looking forward to watching another team on it this year.”

Tim Tebow a big fan of Tony Sparano 05.11.12

Tim Tebow really likes the approach of his new offensive coordinator, Tony Sparano.

“He’s a great coach and he’s very passionate about football and very passionate about helping young men, encouraging them,” Tebow said. “He’s a great coach. He knows football very well (and is) very intense and passionate about coaching which is awesome. He loves it. He loves ball and he loves being around guys that love ball and it’s fun to have a coach like that.”

Tebow will not let people drive a wedge 05.11.12

What will Tim Tebow do if people try to drive a wedge between him and Mark Sanchez?

“I think we just have a good friendship and really (we) just (can’t) let outside circumstances get in the way of our friendship or how we handle each other,” Tebow said. “I think that’s the cool thing about being friends is – you know, we can talk. We have an open relationship and obviously (being) teammates, friendship comes before what other outside people say.”

How does Tebow feel he’s progressing as a passer? 05.11.12

Tim Tebow needs to improve as a passer. That isn’t a big secret.

So how is he progressing?

“I’ve been working pretty hard at doing that,” Tebow said on Thursday. “I feel like I had a good offseason before I got here, and being here and working with Coach Sparano and working with Mark and working with Coach (Cavanaugh) on our drills and footwork and mechanics every day, I hope I’m improving. That’s my goal and I believe it’s happening.”

Jets, Giants, United Way team to help at-risk youth 05.11.12

UNITED WAY TO TEAM WITH NY JETS AND NY GIANTS
TO SCORE FOR AT-RISK KIDS IN NYC
AT GRIDIRON GALA

NY Jet Brandon Moore, NY Giant Chris Snee and NFL Hall-of-Famer Harry Carson among Honorees

NEW YORK, NY – The 19th Annual Gridiron Gala, supporting United Way-led initiatives that benefit New York City’s most vulnerable children and youth, will be held on May 15, 2012. Sponsored by the New York Jets, New York Giants, and United Way of New York City, the event will honor current players Brandon Moore and Chris Snee with the Hometown Hero award to recognize their service to the community and retired NY Giant Harry Carson with the MVP Award, which recognizes his lifetime achievement.

WHAT: The 19th Annual Gridiron Gala presented by the New York Jets, the New York Giants and United Way of New York City. All proceeds support United Way-led initiatives that benefit New York City’s at-risk children and youth.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
6:00 PM: VIP and General Receptions
7:00 PM: Dinner and Awards Presentation

WHERE: Grand Ballroom, Waldorf=Astoria (Park Avenue and 50th Street)

WHO: The Gridiron Gala draws more than 1,000 of New York’s leading corporate and community leaders, current and former New York Giants and New York Jets players and legends.

The 2012 Honorees
Hometown Heroes: Brandon Moore, Guard, New York Jets and Chris Snee, Guard, New York Giants
MVP Award: Harry D. Carson, 231st Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame

Community Quarterbacks Richard D. Hong, Vice President, Global Brand & Marketing, MetLife and Raymond Quartararo, International Director, Jones Lang LaSalle.

Current Players (Jets):
Mike DeVito
Vladimir Ducasse
D’Brickashaw Ferguson
Dustin Keller
Matt Kroul
Aaron Maybin
Caleb Schlauderaff
Muhammad Wilkerson

Current Players (Giants):
David Baas
Will Beaty
Chris Canty
Jim Cordle
Victor Cruz
Dan DePalma
Hakeem Nicks
Bear Pascoe
Antrel Rolle
Terrell Thomas
Justin Tuck
Lawrence Tynes
Steve Weatherford

Former Players (Jets):
Ted Banker
Emerson Boozer
Chad Cascadden
Rich Caster
Mike Damato
Mark Gastineau
Dave Herman
Joe Klecko
Ray Lucas
John Schmidt
Wesley Walker

Former Players (Giants):
Erich Barnes
Brian Kelley
Sean Landeta
Curtis McGriff
Karl Nelson

(Dr.) Gary Myers – Jets are “psychologically fragile” 05.11.12

New York Daily News football writer Gary Myers is worried about the mental state of the Jets.

“There is never anything wrong with the Jets ripping the Patriots, and it’s always fun when Belichick and Brady are the targets, but the Jets are so psychologically fragile — they get that from their starting quarterback — that it’s just a matter of time before they are pointing fingers at each other again,” wrote Myers in today’s New York Daily News.

If any paper can get them to point fingers, it’s the Daily News.

As first learned by NYP, Star-Ledger, Newsday, ESPN-NY, NYD and NYT, the Jets will not do “Hard Knocks.” 05.11.12

Also, the AP and local radio beat reporters as well.

All the beat writers were told at the same time.

This story was not broken by one paper.

Joey Clinkscales on draft weekend 05.09.12

“I expect to be here,” Clinkscales said of staying with the Jets. “My job is talent evaluator. I understand where the connection comes in. Reggie and I played high school ball and college ball together. I’ve known Reggie (McKenzie) forever. But this is where I started and this is where I intend on being.”

Joey Clinkscales is leaving the Jets 05.08.12

Joey Clinkscales is leaving the Jets. The announcement was made by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“Former Jets VP of college scouting Joey Clinkscales is leaving New York to take a prominent front-office position with the Oakland Raiders,” tweeted Schefter.

This is a lateral move. Clinkscales isn’t becoming a GM. The Raiders already have one.

NFL.com makes fun of Chaz Schilens 05.06.12

Gregg Rosenthal, of NFL.com, took a shot at Jets’ WR Chaz Schilens.

“(Stephen) Hill is a very raw route runner, but he’ll have to learn on the fly with Jeremy Kerley as the team’s No. 3 receiver and, uh, Chaz Schilens after that,” Rosenthal wrote.

Why is Rosenthal making light of Schilens with his “uh” comment?

For the #4 receiver role, Schilens, a former Raider with sub-4.4 speed, is more than adequate.

Jets sign San Jose State guard Fred Koloto 05.06.12

The Jets signed undrafted free agent guard Fred Koloto (San Jose State). The announcement was made by Bruce Speight.

Here is some personal info on Koloto –

2009 Academic All-WAC…Koloto is the first member of his immediate family to earn a college scholarship…Spent the bulk of his childhood in Samoa and enjoyed playing basketball…Returned to the United States when he was 13-years old and was encouraged to play football by the Palo Alto High junior varsity coach…Is interested in becoming a teacher or a coach… The native of Palo Alto, Calif., was born on May 9, 1989.

The Jets waive O’Dowd and sign Simms 05.06.12

The Jets have waived former USC center Kris O’Dowd, and have signed former Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms. The announcements were made by Bruce Speight.

Unfortunately for Dowd, he had a myriad of injuries at USC, and they have taken their toll on him.

Simms is a local prospect from Franklin Lakes, N.J., who attended the rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis.

Jets almost reached for Hill at 16 05.05.12

Rex Ryan told Manish Mehta that Quinton Coples and Stephen Hill were the two players they considered picking with the 16th pick of the first round.

“Certainly our guys thought that much of (Hill),” Ryan told the New York Daily News. “We got the two guys we wanted.”

Hill at 16 would have been a reach, considering he only had 49 career catches at Georgia Tech, and needs work on his route running.

Where the Jets picked Hill, in the second round, made a lot more sense.

Amani Toomer makes a great point 05.05.12

Amani Toomer didn’t appreciate Kurt Warner’s comments about the sport of football.

“What this reminds me of is the guy at the basketball court, who once he gets done playing takes the ball and ruins the game for everybody else,” Toomer said on NBC SportsTalk. “I think Kurt Warner needs to keep his opinions to himself when it comes to this. Everything that he’s gotten in his life has come from playing football. He works at the NFL Network right now. For him to try and trash the game, it seems to me that it’s just a little disingenuous to me.”

There is no question football is a very dangerous sport, but the people who decide to play it, know the risks. And if Warner has issues with the sport, maybe he should step down from his job at the NFL Network.

Jets interest in Coleman is surprising 05.04.12

The Jacksonville Jaguars released cornerback Drew Coleman this week.

He was cut one year into a three-year deal he signed with Jacksonville in 2011.

They had seen enough.

Coleman is a terrific guy, the kind person you want on your team. He’s also very tough for his size, and is a good tackler and blitzer.

But he’s wildly inconsistent in coverage, and he gave up a number of big plays during his time with the Jets. He has average eyes and is slow to diagnose, and is often caught playing catch-up.

For the Jets to be interested in bringing him back is surprising.