Joe Douglas Conference Call - 5/5 1 PM

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  1. mrjet80

    mrjet80 Well-Known Member

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    Today was planned for awhile - just a housekeeping move. Q will never play again unfortunately. Way too much of a risk - can’t blame him.
     
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  2. NCJetsfan

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    Thanks, GQMartin!!!!
     
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    As I get older and my sports-following resume gets longer, I believe more and more in the importance of “culture” and “locker room” and “intangibles”.
     
  4. egelband

    egelband Well-Known Member

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    This is great to hear. And thanks GQMartin
     
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  5. egelband

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    I wonder if management feels Bell wasn’t giving his all. It wouldn’t be a crazy thing, considering the Bell signing wasn’t strongly endorsed by Gase. Could see Bell being less-than-enthusiastic as well.
     
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  6. GQMartin

    GQMartin Go 'Cuse

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    It is interesting they chose to bring a "Gase" guy into the locker room who just happens to play the same position as Bell.

    That said, Bell said all of the right things to the media and in social media last year. Honestly, from the outside, he seemed like a consummate player.
     
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    MaximusD163 Well-Known Member

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    I felt exactly the same way. With every opportunity in the world to say something wrong or do something wrong in a tough season, everything I saw pointed to him being a good locker room guy and pro.
     
  8. LAJet

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    Love it. That is where good teams are always strong at first.
     
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  9. GreenWhiteandGold

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    What was your personal take away from the call? Did Douglas fill you with confidence that we finally have a guy who can lead the organisation. I know it's a call with fans so he is going to be somewhat coy but did he inspire confidence?
     
  10. GQMartin

    GQMartin Go 'Cuse

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    Well it’s interesting you ask.

    I met Mike Maccagnan at the Syracuse vs Notre Dame game at MetLife. I talked with him for like 15 minutes about the Jets. He’s a super nice guy. Super nice.

    Maybe being super nice is what did him in. Maybe he didn’t have the killer instinct or decisiveness to get the job done.

    While I haven’t personally interacted with Joe Douglas, he exudes confidence and decisiveness. He’s stated his plan and he’s executing his plan.

    Joe Douglas may actually be our savior. I’m dead serious.
     
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  11. Red Menace

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    Thanks for the information, it has actually invigorated me as a Jet fan to hear what JDs blueprint is and how he is actually carrying it out.

    On a side note, I can’t help but to imagine you and Mac holding Starbuck coffees talking Jets football.
     
  12. CotcheryFan

    CotcheryFan 2018 ROTY Poster Award Winner

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    I've heard on TOJ podcasts that Maccagnan wasn't a people person. Being a GM requires constant interaction with the scouts, coaching staff, analytics department, and being connected across the league. It was reported that he was indecisive when it came to trading down last year.
     
  13. UK jet

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    Wow seriously good stuff GQMartin
    Most of the questions I'd have asked have been answered
    You kept up superbly as well good man
     
  14. GreenWhiteandGold

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    Thanks for that and thanks for the info from the call, it's much appreciated
     
  15. egelband

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    I do want to clarify. I don't think Bell was jaking it or anything. He always said the right thing and behaved liked a pro. I was more suggesting it might have been an unconscious thing. Confidence and the mental part being so important. I just wonder if his head was 100% into it. If not, we all know the body will follow.
     

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