MAATopDogg Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 by Profootballtalk editor Mike Florio POSTED 9:30 a.m. EDT, UPDATED 10:00 a.m. EDT, July 1, 2003 JETS FRONT OFFICE FEELING MORE HEAT The recent indefinite suspension of Jets defensive tackle Josh Evans has placed even more pressure on the organization's front office, according to a league source. Though Evans is merely the most recent example of a string of personnel gaffes, some league insiders think that the Evans situation is the most egregious example of mismanagement. The source tells us that G.M. Terry Bradway was warned by others outside the organization not to sign Evans, given his history of violations of the league's substance abuse policy. Compounding the problem is mild concern that first-rounder Dewayne Robertson might not be ready to step immediately into the NFL game as an every-down player. Word is that the Jets are considering the possibility of re-signing Steve Martin to help fill the void. Per our source, several veteran linemen on both sides of the ball are opposed to Martin's return. He wasn't well-liked in the locker room, and he developed a reputation of spending more time and effort making excuses than working hard. 1-0 feels good for the skins week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Yeah, no matter how Jets want to spin it, their FO is having a BAD offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 How can Steve Martin not be popular in the locker room???? All he has to do is break out that banjo and rip into a rousing version of King Tut. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Please...do not ever use ProFootballtalk.com as a reference. They publish crap. Just like the Times. That is all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aREDSKIN Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Originally posted by The Evil Genius Please...do not ever use ProFootballtalk.com as a reference. They publish crap. Just like the Times. That is all... Yea PFT and the NY Times are just throne material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Well...I was meaning the Moonie Times (aka Washington Times)....but the NY Times is posting a lot of crap too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowtrain Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 If we cast blame for the Jets signing a player with a bad track record, it's probably also fair to give credit for the following: 1. taking a chance on a player who exceeded all expectations last seasons and was a strong contributor; 2. eliminating the risk in the contract by recouping Evans' $3M bonus in the event of suspension; 3. adding the best NCAA prospect at the position where Evan's created uncertainty, despite many calling for a WR or LB instead. Bradway's had his hands full this off season, and in a time when the fans and media are starved for stories, every event has been magnified. While some of the criticism has been justified, much has also been overblown - i.e., classifying the Evans contract as "egregious mismanagement" when the guy was a strong contributor, signed a virtual risk-free contract, was replaced with depth - and by all accounts, is likely to return and contribute in the 2nd half of the season. "Flow - Keep spinning!!!" (Figured I'd save you a post). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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