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Today’s Website Whispers include notes on Tim Tebow’s decision to live in Hoboken and the Jets wide receiver situation . . .
It looks like Tim Tebow has decided to live in Hoboken.
I don’t like to get too much into the issue of where players live, that is a private matter, but my first thought when I heard this was, “Why so far away?”
Hoboken is about 30 miles away from the Jets complex, and probably a 40-45 minute commute with no traffic (and how often does that happen in this area?). But what should help him avoid a lot of traffic is that it’s a reverse commute. He will be heading away from the city, when most people will be heading in.
But still, why live so far away? Most Jets players live in Florham Park or neighboring towns like Morristown and Madison.
Clearly Tebow wants to be able to have easy access to the the city when he’s not working, and Hoboken is a quick hop into Manhattan.
He’s likely going to make a fortune doing personal appearances in New York City.
But he has set himself up for quite a commute to work, and remember quarterbacks put in really long days.
I bet he stays over at a Florham Park-area hotel, on occasion, during the work week. Because there are going to be days where he says to himself, “I don’t want to drive 45 minutes to Hoboken tonight, to just have to turn around tomorrow morning and drive 45 minutes back.” . . .
There is constant talk in the Jets’ nation that the team needs to add a receiver in the draft. Perhaps this is true, but it might be a little overblown.
Obviously Santonio Holmes is the #1 receiver. Last year, 6-5, 220-pound Patrick Turner did a nice job in the passing game when given the opportunity. He’s also a terrific blocker, who is a big help in the running game, and should be a factor in the Wildcat. Turner might not start at receiver, but he’s going to have a bigger role than last year. And remember, he was drafted by Tony Sparano in Miami, so he’s probably more comfortable in the Jets’ new system than anybody.
Jeremy Kerley looks like the real deal. Once he got comfortable in the offense last season, he really started to flash. Just look at the catch he’s making in the picture above.
Don’t sleep on Logan Payne who hurt his wrist last summer, essentially ending his season. While it’s unclear what he brings to the table as a receiver, he’s an exceptional special team’s player, so this could land him the #5 receiver spot.
And don’t forget, the Jets have big plans for their tight ends – Dustin Keller, Josh Baker and Jeff Cumberland.
The point here is simple – yes, they probably will add a wide-out, but they don’t need to do it in the first round.
This draft has a nice second tier of wide receivers, who you can get in 2-5th rounds, led by LSU’s Reuben Randle, Illinois’ A.J. Jenkins and South Carolina’s Alshon Jeffrey. Then after that, you have Rutgers’ Mo Sanu, Appalachian State’s Brian Quick and Wisconsin’s Nick Toon.
The Jets can do real well for themselves by drafting defense in the first round, and waiting at wide receiver.
They do have a need at the position, but it’s not as urgent as some people would lead you to believe.
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