By Tom Rock
About the only consistent aspect of training camp this year was the weather. There were a total of 17 raindrops that fell in the nearly four weeks the Jets held camp at Hofstra, all of them during one evening practice on the back field that was closed to the public. Other than that, sunshine every day. Maybe having fans at practice was a sort of umbrella, because since camp ended and the practices began to be held in secrecy, it’s been rainy.
That seemed to be a welcome twist for Eric Mangini, who said Sunday’s wet practice went well. He said it was a good chance for quarterbacks, running backs and receivers to work on gripping a slippery football (Mr. Kevan Barlow!). Today’s practice will be outdoors as well, rather than in the bubble.
The Curtis Martin deadline is fast approaching. Mangini has not yet resigned himself to the idea that Curtis will be on the PUP list to begin the season – and thus have to sit out the first six weeks – but that decision will have to be made by Saturday when the roster is sliced to 53. Since Martin hasn’t even been on a practice field all training camp, I can’t believe he’ll make a remarkable recovery in the next few days and suddenly become available for the roster.
Speaking of the roster, Mangini said there was a player – he wouldn’t drop the name – who made a big impression on special teams in Friday night’s game and could have earned a roster spot due to the performance. “The light came on,” he said of the unnamed hero. Any ideas, Jets fans?
Feel better, Hutch!
Comments (4)
Darell Adams. He didnt block the punt buty he caused someone to pull off so it could be blocked. He should make the team.
I think the player he's talking about has to be Darell Mcclover. After all, he did score the only touchdown and it was a special teams touchdown right?
D. Adams?
Mc Glover, return for TD.
Curtis should do the team and himself a favor and retire. He is a true great warrior, but it is time.
Any trade rumors? A number of teams need wideouts and Jets seem to have depth.