Jets Blog TC report

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R in CT, JScott and I are back at a lovely Panera on Meadowbrook Turnpike, talking about practice. Here?s some notes from what we saw and heard this morning. We?ll do our best to keep you up to date, but after we finish up here, it?s off to Chrebet?s to toast the new season!

Baker was Contrite ? Chris Baker spoke to the media and he was very subdued. He said that his agent had been in talks with the team but that he was trying to get back out on the field, and was looking forward to getting back with his team.

The QB Situation ? Kellen Clemens and Chad are definitely competing, and although neither was completing a lot of passes due to the wet conditions and some early rustiness. Most of the beat reporters liked what they saw from Chad, but we agree that we thought he missed some outs long or out of bounds. Clemens threw a pick right to Eric Barton. There were a number of deep passes by both, but there were very few connections on deep balls. During the Barton INT a lot of fans groaned audibly. Ainge is tall ? really tall and you could tell he?s still working back from his finger surgery. He and Keller seem tight already.

Jenkins the Beast - Mangold got worked by Jenkins early. Jenk is probably close to 360 and he was beating everyone 1 on 1, embarrassing some of the guys he went up against, especially the backups. Jenkins is very quiet and well-spoken, later saying that he ?caught him by surprise, but he came back well.? Mangold is going to have some long practices this year and a personal tutor to help him get better, play by play.

Woodhead Works Hard ? Danny Woodhead is probably the shortest guy out there, but he works really hard, and is trying to prove he belongs. Danny ran about 2-3 penalties laps, and when I did get to talk to Dannyt, he appreciated knowing that many fans are pulling for him. For him to stay with this team, he?s going to have to contribute on special teams, and he was having a tough time while ?gunning? on special teams. That said, he did see a lot of 3rd team reps so I have to wonder if the team is trying to see how he can do, and might be giving him every chance to really analyze him.

Brown U Track Star Burns? Paul Raymond, Brown WR and former collegiate had a nice go-ahead route. It was a 15 yard out from Ratliffe and he burned down the field. Raymond might have a tough time getting on this roster, but look out for him as a taxi squadder.

Caulcrick is a Monster!! ? FB Jehuu Caulcrick saw some carries, and the kid is, for lack of a better word a piledriver. I really like what I saw from him, and he?s big and has good balls skills. He?s reminiscent of a Brandon Jacobs, but let?s not gush too too much yet.

Bubba Franks and Tony Richardson ? Bubba Franks was actively involved in blocking and

Mangini was Right ? Mangini has gushed about Pace?s size and fluidity, and having stood next to him, he?s a big dude. He?s definitely pretty smooth for his size and I?m looking forward to seeing him a lot more this year.

Net Gain ? This team is much bigger than last year?s version ? MUCH BIGGER. Jenkins is so much bigger than Robertson, Pace is so much bigger than Hobson, Faneca is thicker than Kendall.

Missed Chatman ? I didn?t notice RB Jesse Chatman out there ? stay tuned.

Looking Good Rev!! ? Revis looked really good, he was sticking to his targets tightly, which I think contributed to Cotchert having a quiet practice. Miller was working with the first unit again.

Nuuuuge!! ? Nugent went 4 for 4, and made a 50 yarder on the narrow posts with a crosswind. He looked good, but we?ll see how that goes in live fire drills. Nugent had a solid season last year, but needs to work on those longer kicks, which he was doing well today.