Comments on: Minicamp, Jones and Favre – oh my!

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:55:46 +0000

I will be checking in on the Jets.I think they have the
makings of a good team.The QB position will be dog fight
but I think that is good for the team.With a few contracts still to be signed,this team is going in the right direction.Ryan seems to have complete control and talking
like a true leader of this team.As for Farvre I do really believe this was part of deal he made with the Jets prior to
coming here last year.If it worked out great,if it didn’t
the Jets would release him and Brett would end up where he felt was his best option and that looks like the Vikings.
It turns out that was the only way he could be free from
the Packers with all the restrictions Thompson put on with the trade to the Jets.All and all it looks like it will be
a very interesting year.For the first time I guess I will be cheering for two teams.One team will not be the Packers..

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:20:56 +0000

I knew Dan would chime in! So, Dan, now that I know you a bit better, can I assume you’ll be checking in at both the Jets’ and Vikings’ blogs?

Or will you now be strictly a Vikings’ fan? If so, you know Packers’ fans will be out for your head!

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:56:02 +0000

Favre to maybe play again ? life is good !!!!

By: JetOrange

JetOrange — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:04:57 +0000

Bob

I’m not sure of Jane’s take on this, she may wait until the end of mini-camp. I will predict that VG will have 8.5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and an inteception in 2009. All the bust talk will fade away, and Ryan and Pettin will take all the credit for his development.
In truth, Ryan’s system relies more on instinct, than the read and react system of Manginithe simplicity of Ryan’s system helps younger players with talent. I think it is also important to note that Vernon , playing a new position in the pros was handicapped by academic requirements of Ohio State, not being able to participate in last years OTA’s and a limited training camp. Gholston with a full off year training will benefit greatly. I will not critize Mangini, IMO some of the loyalty that his former players have shown, indicates to me that Mangini is a teacher, that demands a high level of dedication and attention to detail. Although Mangini will not be given any credit for Vernon’s development, he may have instilled the work ethic
and layed the foundation for Gholston’s success.

By: Bob's Blitz

Bob's Blitz — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:37:38 +0000

I’d be interested in your take on Vernon Gholston. I’ve heard whispers that Mangini killed his development and that he’s already better w/ Ryan…