Trading Revis!?!

SOOOOOO, the Jets are talking about TRADING REVIS!!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!!

Alright now that I have that out of my system (the fan reaction), lets take a look at this logically.  The reason Woodman mentioned trading Revis is because he has no confidence in his team resigning him.  Revis held out a few years ago and after they gave him a 45 million dollar deal (which after next year, he will collect all of), Revis himself called it "just a band-aid".  What this comes down to is the fact that Woodster has no confidence in the fact he can resign so he wants to get something in return. 

Let me state this. Personally, in any "hold out" in football negotiations, I am siding with the player.  I don't care if they do it every year.  The fact of the matter is, in a league where 99% of contracts are not guarantied and your last play could be the next play. i am all for every player getting as much money as they can as often as they can. 

Now, back to Revis.  Let’s make a list here of what we know:

·    He wants to get Paid

·    He is coming off a big leg injury

·    He needs to prove he can be the player he once was (which I have confidence he will do)

·    He is the best Corner in the League, maybe history of the game (sorry Prime, you didn’t tackle)

·    He's reportedly stated he would LIKE (not want) to stay a Jet his entire career

·    Coming off an injury would put his trade value at an all time low, even for Revis

I have to say it doesn't sound like the dumbest idea in the world but you have to take this into account. First, He is the best CB in the game and maybe one of the best players ever to wear a Jets uniform. Second, what are you getting in return? I mean the Jets don't really have the best Draft Record the past few year. Third, what happens if Revis comes back and is a shell of himself?   Then what? (again, I don’t think this WILL happen but it COULD happen).

In the end we need to wait and see. As a fan I want to see Revis stay in the Green and White for his entire career so I can talk about him forever but we need to understand this is a business (which most of us as fan’s don’t).  If Revis is gonning to walk then you need to get something for him before it happens.  If you think Revis is not going to be “Revis”, then you need to get something now.

#JustSayin

He's Back

Man, did I miss you!!!
WHO DAT!!!!

Te'oing? It's the Craz!

You have heard of Tebowing... there is Kapernicking.. not Te'oing... This whole thing with Manti Te'o is just crazy.  I don't know what to say about it, or think about it.  Either this guy is the biggest idiot imaginable for trusting someone like this (less likely story) or he thinks we are the biggest idiots on the planet for believing the ridiculous lie he is trying to feed us (more likely scenario). 

Before this even happened, I thought the Jets would take him with the 9th pick.  Overrated Def player, that probably won't pan out but has a lot of hype... yep sounds like a Jet pick.  Now after all of this mess... The drama, the crazy stories, the cry for attention, there is no DOUBT in my mind that he will be Jet come draft day. Woddy will love this guy.  He will keep him in the back pages. 

This is just crazy.  Made up girlfriends, car accidents, dieing of leukemia!!!  I don't get it.  But in reality I don't care.  What I care about is if the Jets do draft him, I hope that he does live up to all the hype.  I am seeing major issues (like the fact he was just as invisible as his so called girlfriend in the championship game verse Bama a few weeks ago).  All i car about is tat the jets get rid of dead weight (Calvin pace, Bart Scott), resign the safeties (Bell and Landry) and get a pass rusher. 

The offense is another mess but sometime the best offense is a really good defense, so lets start there.
#justsayin

p.s. - This is me Te'oing at applebees... she's a looker isn't she?

Hall Of Fraud

It's been about a week now and I still can't get over the fact NO ONE was voted into the baseball hall of fame this year.  The fact that we as fans, let people do this is a horrible injustice.

I'll start with the not so obvious.  Piazza and Biggio deserved to get in. These are 2 guys that we're never accused nor failed a drug test the entire time they played.  Piazza gets the shaft because he had a "Steroid body", "steroid injury" and declining stats after steroid testing started.  That's crazy. Who made us judge, jury and executioner on steroids... and what is a steroid body!???!  Did Melky Cabrera have a steroid body?  Did he hit a lot of homeruns?  When did we start saying steroids would make you go from a .250 hitter to a .350 hitter?  It's a bit of a joke now don't you think? The fact we are being judgmental NOW about something we all assumed (knew) back THEN.

Now the obvious. Let's face facts here people. After the strike, baseball was a dyeing sport.  Every year after the strike, baseball was losing ground to Football, Basketball and yes, even hockey.  It was headed to obscurity because most people couldn't handle what they felt was a slow boring sport.  Then low and behold, we have a homerun chase. Not one but 2 people chase the single season home run record and no one really questions anything. Well they asked McGuire about it. Do you all remember that?  Do you remember what McGuire told us all?  "only Creatine people. No worries". And we all excepted that. Without question. Lol I did too. I started taking creatine.  What a joke. Tasted like chalk. Had to take it with red Gatorade just to get it down and then I couldn't drink red Gatorade for 2 years after without think of eating chalk.

McGuire, Sosa, Bonds, Clemens and countless others saved the game and given passes for a while because of it. We all looked the other way. Fans, writers, announcers, other players, coaches, owners and everyone else. All of us. And now these players, these hero's of the time are paying the price. It's just sad.  What's worse is the judgment that people are throwing not only on them but on everyone in that era.  Hang them all because we're not sure who used and didn't.

What's worse is most of these "voters" said that they will vote for them within the next few years.... ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!  So your telling me that a few years later, without hitting another homerun, striking out another batter, or getting another hit, these guys deserve to get in... but not this year.  Does Derek Jeter get lumped in with this group? Ken Griffey JR? REALLY? 

I'll leave you with this. How may home runs do you think the "guys of the past" hit after they took a greeny (amphetamines) ?  Legal and perfectly fine back then but banned and considered a performance enhancing drug now.  Let's take a look at this stat from this iconic player. If I told you that an unknown player, played for 12 seasons and these we're his HR totals per year 14, 28, 16, 39, 61, 33, 23, 26, 8, 13, 9, 5.  Could you tell me the one year that looks suspicious?  Would you wonder and question about that one year?  I would... yet it seems no one ever questions if Roger Maris's HR record was legit or not.  Think that theory or conclusion is disrespectful and crazy? Then why is that any crazier then what was just done to Piazza and Biggio?  #justsayin

Send In The Clowns (Not So Fast)

So if you support the New York Jets in any way, shape or form, I'm sure you we're probably as disgusted and embarrassed as I was at the end of this current season and the beginning of this off season.  The answer for this is that there is no easy answer/fix for them BUT there are a few things that can be done in order to salvage next season but it will depend on how creative and good the new GM will be.

Let's start with the Mexican Elephants in the room shall me (no point in delaying the inevitable). Sánchez is being paid a lot of money next year people. No one is taking that contract from us.  He is guaranteed too much money. The only trade I can see possible (maybe) is a trade with Seattle for Matt Flynn. Flynn has more years and money on his contract but has less guaranties money coming to him (meaning the Seahawks can cut him and pay him less then if they trades for Sánchez).  The reason why this might work is a few reasons. First, the Pete Carol connection.  Pete knows how to get the most out of Sánchez and if thrown into the fire because of an injury to Wilson, he may feel more comfortable with Sánchez than Flynn. Second, just the sheer money numbers. Sánchez has less money for less years then Flynn. If a trade can't be agreed upon, this contract (and Santonio Holmes) handcuffs us from going out and getting any other proven qb available.

Let me switch to the defense for a second. Landry and Bell at the safety position this season finaly gave us some stability in the back of the secondary. These guys need to be resigned at all costs. And by all costs, I mean releasing Bart Scott and Calvin Pace to free up the money needed. Drafting a LB (T'eo) is def a way to go as I would also suggest possibly going after Osi to have someone that can teach by example.  After that, getting Revis back (possibly solidifying the best secondary in the game) is huge.  The Jets DeF wasn't the greatest but wasn't the worst. Getting to the QB should be their main focus once locking up the safety's.

Back on the Ranch (better known as the offense), I'm going to go with the reality that we can't deal Sánchez and he will be the QB again.  A few things need to happen. First keeping legit wide receivers. Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards, Jeremy Kelley and Steven Hill as the 4th receiver is ok with me. Especially since you can probably keep Edwards cheap. To be honest, I would be happy with an ochocinco signing. He would be super cheap and I think he has something to prove. His persona and attitude would fit right in too.

Here is my wish. I hope that the new GM will be this good,  In order to make Sánchez a workable QB, people have to fear your running game. This is simple right?  It opens up the wide receivers more and keeps def's honest. The Jacksonville Jaguars are in super rebuild mode. They Franchised MJD last year and then MJD did them a solid and basically sat out the year after getting hurt. With a new GM and a new coach, MJD may be up for the most draft picks. Of I we're completely starting over, that's what I would do anyway. The Jets need to give whatever needed to get MJD if they can. This would make people fear the run game and give Sánchez time and open opportunities down field in the passing games.

I know a lot of you are saying I'm crazy, and none of this will happen, but if the new GM wants to prove himself, this is how to do it.  EARN IT!!!  Oh and by the way, I forgot one person. Tim Tebow.  As everyone has him written off, I think someone needs to give this guy an option. Sit down with him and say "Tim, we screwed you last year and we're sorry but reality is, even though you want to be a starting QB, your not and no other team is going to give you shot.  So let's convert you to a fullback/tightend, and get you on the field more to keep you in this league because you are a football player just not a QB. If you think someone will give you a backup job, and you want to go for it let us know and we'll release you today. Your call".  #justsayin

I'm Back!!!! (NBA & NHL edition)

Alright, since most of you could care less about basketball and/or hockey I'll try not to bore you and make this as quick and painless as possible.

NBA

Knicks - When the Knicks we're signing Rasheed Wallace and Marcus Camby, Kurt Thomas and yes even Jason Kidd, most people we're wondering "is this a current knick team, or a team that would have been good 10 years ago".  Well a lot of people got those words shoved right back in their mouth (including myself to a point). The veteran leadership of this team now, everyone knowing their roll on the team, the defensive focus and Carmelo Anthony playing unselfishly when needed and being the pure scorer the rest is becoming a winning combo most New Yorkers can grow to love for years.

If I told you that the Knicks would be in a bit of a slump and that They would be 21-9 after 30 games, you would have laughed at me a few months ago.  One of the keys to this run is the personal brought here.  Chandler may be one of the most intense player I have seen in a while. His passion on defense and in the game in general, reminds me of Oakley.  Felton has come back here and made say, "why did we even question giving Lin all that money?".  His play so far has been brilliant along with Mr. Reliable, Jason Kidd.  His leadership and stability on and off the quart has taken a talented group of guys and given then a direction and focus. 

One other thing that helps them this season is the unsung hero's of most teams.  THE BENCH!!!  JR Smith has been nothing short of amazing this season with the way he has embarrassed this team and the 6th man roll. Wallace has played well and given Chandler some time to breath without a total defensive collapse. Then there is "Novocain" Novak (Discount Double check).  My man is one of the best catch and shot 3 guys since Reggie miller.  We are a few weeks away from getting Amaire and Shumpert back too.  These guys haven't even played yet!

I know a lot of you don't care or won't till playoff time but it's an exciting year to be a knick fan again.

Nets - First I have to say I am impressed with the moves that the nets made in the off season to become contenders. Joe and Wallace we're big signings.  But as the knocks, the Nets with be playing the "Can we catch Miami" game until they do best them.  I hear the Barclay Center is amazing (haven't been yet but intend on going).  This is what I don't get so far.  The Nets started out smoking hot for a while. The coach wins "coach of the month" and they have an awful December and he gets fired even thought they are still a .500 basketball team.  These owners sometimes don't have the patience they need to let these developing teams go through some of "growing pains" needed to develop.  It's pretty sad and I feel for Avery Johnson.

NBA - Most of the league is where they need to be.  Heat are on top, OKC is on top, Spurs are doing their thing and Chicago is buying time till rose can come back.  The clippers have been amazing so far.  They just went through a month where they didn't lose a game! Golden State is doing better then anyone could have ever expected (David Lee what's up!), and at times Memphis has looked great as well

Two of the biggest disappointments this year need to the Mavs and the Lakers.  Both have struggled to look good and both have looked completely lost.  There can be blame to players being hurt but these teams aren't gelling this year. Most notably, the Lakers.  Spent a ton of money and power trying to get what they thought was a sure fire All start cast here, hasn't worked out so far.  But who knows with that team, Koby is a beast.

NHL

This League is just an embarrassment to everyone.  Two lockouts/strikes in 10 years is a joke.  For a sport that comes in a distant second to the other 3 and needs to gain fans as much as possible, I think they need to put themselves into perspective here and realize they can't do this.  You won't ever be able to retain fans this was.  M an up finish this deal and let's get the move on.  Or just let the Canadians figure it out and I'll watch that for all I care