well thats certainly encouraging, seeing as how i took no notes and this is all from memory. that makes me feel loads better thanks Mr. Nyjet! :up:
If I were a cynic, I might make a dry comment about that photo of Stuckey on the home page, re: the struggling offense. Because it really looks like he only has one arm, which an objective observer might say is a sliiiiightly apt metaphor for our WR corps at the moment.
yeah i have an incredibly apt memory. it's not quite photographic, but its pretty damn useful as far as school goes, a lot less studying involved. Glad I could help some people who cant get to TC and give them a chance to see more of the action than just the big stuff that the reporters hit on. I just wish I could go more often, it was ton of fun.
Excellent, excellent report, nyjetsrule. I know very well the time that goes into writing this... I've done my share in the past from Hofstra. I actually used to bring a notepad and take notes, because you forget who made the INT off of which QB to whcih receiver, etc. Anyway, I really appreciate the time you put into this man... please keep up the great work. I'm jealous as hell too, because I miss going to Hofstra and doing the writeups. Cortland is just too far a trip for me from central Jersey. Thanks again and I hope to be reading more!!!!
I thought he had enough about the QB battle to give me a good feel for what was going on. Nothing wishy-washy... he made the call as he saw it (on his concern for Sanchez, for example). As far as Ainge vs. Pizzotti, you're never going to see enough of those #3 and #4 guys in camp to get a definite feel anyway. They rotate them in and out with never enough time for them to get into a rythm. They're only occasionally with the 1st team to boot, so you don't know how they look, really. The main concentration is on Sanchez vs. Clemens... interesting match-up. Sanchez the rookie with the happy feet and Clemens trying to get his NFL start. I feel bad for Kellen. He's always been the bridesmaid and still is, behind Sanchez who is perceived as the ultimate starter with only the question of when looking in the background. I think Clemens see this as a shot to show another team what he can do. He knows eventually that is going to be his only ticket to starting somewhere (else) in the NFL.
Wow, that's one hell of a report and a fantastic read. Thanks for that. I'm glad to hear that Pizzotti looked good from where you were sitting. I know a guy who was one of his receivers at Harvard. He was ecstatic when we signed him and swore that if we gave him a chance, we'd never regret it. Sure, he's just shooting for that 3rd QB spot, but I'm still rooting for him at this point.
based on the limited reps he is getting it will be hard for him to get a roster spot unless he sees pt in the preseason. Otherwise i would expect to see him as a PS player this year...
I appreciate all the work you put into this, that is an excellent camp report. Definitely do not sell yourself short. I have some big concerns about Greene's blocking abilities, but I think he'll work out his field vision, he just needs to adjust to the tempo. Sounds like Clowney is a bum. One wideout I would really like to see be able to step into the slot would be Wallace Wright. I love what I hear about Keller's blocking (I am not surprised at all that his is still a beast of a receiver). I also love the stuff I keep hearing about Jimmy Leonhard. As far as Pizzoti, I like what I hear about his footwork. I don't know a heck of a lot about this guy, honestly. What were his throwing motion and ball velocity like in drills?
Like most players making the transition from college to pro ball, it takes time to get up to speed and see the holes and I expect greene's vision will improve, he just needs time. I have faith he will learn to block as well, but that will take much longer. I wouldnt say clowney is a bum, just that he has questionable hands. His most likely place in the NFL is as a Devery Henderson type player once every 3-4 games he will reel in a long bomb, and he won't be really seen much for awhile. Pizzotti had good zip on his passes, and believe it or not, I think his form is nearly flawless. It is easily the best of our QB's, and the ball is alwaysa leaving his hand in a nice tight spiral. That said all of this was done when he wasn't under any duress so when the pressure comes who knows what he will look like.
you're welcome. there was one guy there i talked to who was wearing a michigan shirt and had a clipboard with the roster names and numbers. there was another guy who was an older jets fan and a lacross coach who was extremely knowledgeable about the team, going back to the 60's. it was so great to spend time with fellow jet fans , instead of bills fans at the camp here in rochester. i can hardly wait for their owner to leave so that team leaves. upstate can then return to a battle between jets, browns, and steelers fans in the afc. :smile:
palozzi impressed me more than ainge, and the punter from idaho looked great. if he doesn't melt under game action, he is a keeper. i told wallace wright he should be our field-stretcher and i still think he's capable of being that.:wink:
Very impressive. I wish we had you covering my beloved 'Phins. I'm not surprised Sanchez is struggling. He only had very limited experience as a starter. I've said before that I don't think Sanchez is going to be ready this year. I think you guys have to get used to be Clemens being your starter this year. Sanchez doesn't have the experience to pull a Flacco or a Matty-Ice.
