Fresh off getting his Super Bowl Ring, why is Steve talking about the Jets and Mark?  People LOVE to talk about these Jets.  Wow.  Let it go.

I’m not into past players talking smack about previous teammates.  I’m sure Mark is going to be asked about the quote and he should take a page out of the great Peyton Manning’s book.   To quote Manning:

“The sad thing is, he’s a good kicker. He’s a good kicker. But he’s an idiot.”

Twitter Reaction

SeanDonDaFuture If any other punter was talkin bout Mark Sanchez, I woulda blacked. But Weatherford is different. Amazing punter. 5/18/12 8:51 AM

Ohfurious Hey steve weatherford remember when you hit that punt to D.Jackson and he made you look dumb stupid hahahaha #Fool 5/18/12 8:50 AM

birdy154 @Espngreeny @MikeAndMike That was Weatherford’s audition to be an ESPN analyst. lol 5/18/12 8:50 AM

myishMEDICINAL lol Steve Weatherford always callin somebody out but he a champion so f it go ahead 5/18/12 8:50 AM

LilMissNYJet If you missed it. This guy can’t get #Jets off his mind RT @TomRock_Newsday: Weatherford drop kicks Sanchez’ maturation http://t.co/PEWXjPX3 5/18/12 8:45 AM

v1nsane Steve Weatherford, you are a punter. I don’t care if you’re the best ever–which you’re not– DO NOT call out a QB bc you hav minimal impact 5/18/12 8:43 AM

DR0MA now I have to get his jersey “@ESPNNewYork: Weatherford rips Sanchez http://t.co/L2YlEPAu” 5/18/12 5:10 AM

jetsfan300 @ESPN why is it that you f’s do anything for a story? You ask Steve weatherford about mark sanchez? Why? You guys should rot in hell! 5/18/12 3:35 AM

ceeJdee_ Steve weatherford, there’s a reason no one interviews punters…… It’s cuz no one cares what they say #nyj #teamsanchize 5/18/12 3:32 AM

Quinton was verified a couple of days ago so we no longer have to guess if this is really him.  Those who though they were following him during the draft found out after a long week of whether that was him or not finally know the answer.

QueCeasar Once I leave the jets facility I feel like I need to go back to be even better than I was when I left proud to b a jet #Jetlife #jetline 5/18/12 12:19 AM

QueCeasar I remember when I use to dream ab being in this league now I am here…WOW #Jetlife 5/18/12 12:39 AM

QueCeasar Ready to help the unfortunate tomar in the jets community service event… #habitatforhumanity 5/18/12 12:41 AM

QueCeasar I have officially signed my contract with the New York Jets I am excited about being a part of the family and doing business with them..#nyj 5/17/12 6:42 PM

The Jets signed their 7th round safety, Antonio Allen, earlier today.

RichCimini Coples deal close to $9M. There is a team option for a fifth year, standard in all first-round deals. #Jets 5/17/12 6:14 PM

The former North Carolina defensive end, the 16th overall pick, will receive a fully guaranteed deal, according to a league source, for about $9 million.

The contract includes the standard team option for a fifth year.

“(I want to show) that I can compete at the highest level, that I can compete on the national stage, that I can help the New York Jets get to a Super Bowl,” Coples said at the recent rookie minicamp.

With Coples signed, the Jets have six of their eight draft picks under contract. – Read More

That leaves three more picks unsigned.  The Jets are making quick work of getting all their new draft picks signed and ready to go.

RichCimini #Jets still have 3 unsigned picks: Quinton Coples, Demario Davis and Jordan White. 5/17/12 12:33 PM

One player looking to increase his role in the offense is running back Joe McKnight.  He started his career in 2010 and let’s just say it was a little bumpy as the player came into camp out of shape.  Now all that has changed and with a decent 2011 season, Joe wants to change the label that he is more than just a specialty back used mostly on trick plays and third downs.

To show the naysayers that he has what it takes to play every down if called upon, McKnight added 15 pounds by adding bulk first eating McDonald’s, and a good amount of it.  He then said he worked out to convert it into muscle.  Those that have seen him this past weekend at a charity event at the stadium said Joe looks solid and noticeably bigger.

I just wanted to come back and not be labeled just as a specialty back, catching and receiving out of the backfield,” said McKnight, who weighs a muscular 216 pounds. “I could spread the defenses out more and show people I can run between the tackles.”

The question is, is there enough reps to go around for now what seems a crowded backfield.  With Shonn Greene still the featured back, the Jets drafted Terrance Ganaway who himself is a big back who runs an knocks people over through the tackles.  You can’t forget also that Tim Tebow will be taking carries away as he runs the option offense.

Will Joe McKnight prove to the Jets and Tony Sporano that he deserves to carry the rock more, at least on offense, or will his primary role remain on special teams.

It’s great to have options, and the Jets have many going into 2012 and with Tony Sporano at the helm of the offense, it’s a new ballgame.

Now a tweet from Coples Jets’ teammate and roommate tweeted Jets Nation to follow the REAL account @QueCeasar .

QueCeasar Hello world! I’m officially on twitter! 5/13/12 4:31 PM

QueCeasar Thank U 2 Coach Rex Ryan & the @nyjets org 4 the opportunity. #ready2work! 5/13/12 5:31 PM

QueCeasar studying my playbook to be a better jet today than I was yesterday…..#jetlife 5/13/12 8:13 PM

Jets Nation was Rightfully Suspiscious

BigDame900 Let’s get Quinton Coples some followers @QueCeasar so RT and let’s stand up #JetNation 5/16/12 9:36 PM

ashleyxjae @BigDame900 @QueCeasar is it actually him this time?? lol 5/16/12 9:38 PM

J_Hargz @BigDame900 @queceasar my man I guess you finally convinced him to get one 5/16/12 9:41 PM

JoshElkin @BigDame900 you confirmed with Quinton that @queceasar is actually him? There was an imposter roaming around for a while 5/16/12 9:41 PM

BigDame900 @ashleyxjae he is my roommate and I can promise u that it is his page 5/16/12 9:41 PM

BigDame900 @JoshElkin yea I did he is my roommate 5/16/12 9:42 PM

Broke?

Broke (Billy Corben)

Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, most pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Keith McCants, Bernie Kosar, Leon Searcy and Andre Rison, as well as commentary from Marvin Miller, the former executive director of the MLB Players Association, Bart Scott of the New York Jets and many other informed voices, this fascinating documentary digs into the psychology of men whose competitive nature carries them to victory on the field and ruin off it.

No, I’m talking about the New York Media, at least for one beat writer.  Manish Mehta put out an article yesterday quoting Jets’ QB coach Matt Cavanaugh being critical of Mark Sanchez and saying that he is to blame for some of the Jets failures last year.

Today, an article about the same coach and same writer, Mehta talk about Tebow and how the coach is “pleasantly surprised” on his throwing mechanics.  It’s almost like the media WANTS a QB controversy so badly!  Now I’m not saying that Manish is making this story up, but you must take into consideration the way the article is written, which story gets released first (as one interview was most likely  have taken place), the words used in the headlines and the way the information is presented to the fans.

As they say “Let’s go to the video tape” er uh, the web:

Exhibit A:  The headlines.  They speak for themselves.

Exhibit B:  The Opening Paragraphs -  In the article about Sanchez, Manish opens up saying that Cavanaugh was never one to “sugarcoat” the truth.    Tim’s is about praise:

Sanchez Article – Read full Post

For all the coddling that Mark Sanchez has received by the Jets organization in his first three years, quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh has never sugarcoated the truth with the young signal-caller. After Sanchez’s uneven 2011 season that included career highs for touchdown passes and turnovers (26 of each), Cavanaugh laid out his goals for the quarterback, including becoming an effective game manager in Tony Sparano’s new offensive system.  – NEGATIVE

 

Tebow Article – Read full Post

Less than two weeks after Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano maintained that Tim Tebow has made “eye-opening” progress over the past couple of seasons, quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaughmade it clear that he believes the young signalcaller has plenty of upside. Tebow, who admitted that he has only taken reps at quarterback this offseason, has worked closely with Cavanaugh. – POSITIVE

Sanchez Article

• Cavanaugh admitted that those themes didn’t make an impact on Sanchez until the Jets finished the season in free-fall.
• Sanchez had thrown for 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions before an epic three-week meltdown that included nine turnovers to end the season.
• But does Sanchez have the mental fortitude to withstand fans clamoring for the ultra-popular Tebow if he struggles?

Tebow Article

• So, Cavanaugh has stressed the importance of consistent footwork to improve Tebow’s delivery. Although he’s started working with Tebow on adjustments when the pocket collapses, the primary lessons center on improving mechanics inside a clean pocket.
• Although Rex Ryan and Sparano have said that Tebow could be involved in as many as 20 plays a game, the specifics of his role remain a mystery. Cavanaugh doesn’t subscribe to the notion that Mark Sanchez’s growth may be stunted if he’s taken out of the game in favor of a “Tebow Package.”
• Cavanaugh has been impressed with Tebow’s work ethic from the first day.
• But is there room for two leaders at quarterback on the Jets?

Now there is the evidence presented in three exhibits in bullet format.  I urge you to read the Sanchez article first in full, followed by the Tebow article in full next.

Do you agree with my analysis, or am I looking to deep into something that is not there?  I thought I was being maybe a little to sensitive when I saw the positive Tebow article today having written about the negative one yesterday and couldn’t help come to this conclusion.  What set me over the top and validated my feelings was seeing my fellow Jets BLOGGERS echoing my thoughts and I HAD to then write this article.

TurnOnTheJets Yesterday we get article with Cavanaugh saying negative things about Sanchez, today we get one with him saying positive things about Tebow 5/15/12 8:54 AM

TurnOnTheJets Get used to it #Jets fans, it isn’t going to stop next 5 months 5/15/12 8:54 AM

TheJetReport So Mark Sanchez has been under the three year tutelage of a guy who thinks Tim Tebow has “good mechanics.” There you have it folks. #jets 5/15/12 9:22 AM

TurnOnTheJets No choice but to write about Cavanaugh/Manish this afternoon…subpar NY media + subpar QB coach 5/15/12 9:24 AM

TurnOnTheJets Ultimately NY media is going to keep churning out love pieces for Tebow and critical ones on Sanchez in coming months #Jets #NFL 5/15/12 9:35 AM

 

Rex - January 2010

Rex Ryan has been on a diet.  No Really.  I saw this picture of “Sexy Rexy” at a charity event and my jaw dropped.  I remember him being his biggest in 2010 and found this picture of him right before the AFC Championship.

Now I know that the team has a new mantra called “One Step Faster” but I didn’t know that coaches were included in the mix.

WOW, good for you Rex for wanting to be healthy and being a great role model showing that if you can shed THAT MUCH WEIGHT, anyone can do it!

I guess we are going to continue to hear about LAST SEASON until 1.  The Jets play their first regular season game (I convinced of it), or 2.  The Jets Beat Writers decide they have had enough and STOP asking about it.

I don’t know about you, but I’m so over this topic.

JennyVrentas Caught up with David Harris and Darrelle Revis at Harris’ golf tournament to benefit Give the Kids Hope Foundation. #nyj 5/14/12 12:49 PM

Bart Wasn’t a Goner

Harris said he never thought LB Bart Scott wouldn’t be back with the Jets. Scott’s future was up in the air this offseason, and the Jets talked with his agent about the possibility of a trade at the Combine.

“I knew he wasn’t going anywhere,” Harris said. “He was looking great. He lost 12 pounds already. I’ve got to step my game up.”