Yoga, Pilates and free food set Jets apart
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ATVZ400New MemberOPLinebacker Calvin Pace left the Cardinals in free agency because ... because ... well, because the Jets were offering yoga, Pilates and a few square meals. That's what Pace told Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger, anyway. The story also includes revealing quotes from Bryan Thomas explaining why his play fell off last season. But the stuff from Pace might raise a few eyebrows in Arizona. Wrote Hutchinson:
Pace said it wasn't the money -- or the helicopter ride from Long Island to the team's new training complex in Florham Park during his recruiting visit -- that made him chose the Jets over the Dolphins.
"It's the little things," said Pace, who spent his first five seasons in Arizona. "You don't need valet service. You just want people to show you it's all about trying to win. (The Jets) laid things out as far as yoga classes, the Pilates, training staff. Those are things I've never seen before in the NFL."Things like lunch and breakfast before you work out. I've never had that. (In Arizona), you had to eat before you came and it was your job to eat when you left."
124New MemberIts amazing to me that the Cardinals didn't have a meal program at their facility. Theres yet another reason why the franchise is so pathetic and has one playoff win in 40+ years of exsistence.
He'd never seen stuff like that because he played for one of the worst teams ever. Most teams actually feed their players and have fitness programs other than free weights available. I'm assuming the Cards have free weights, of course.......
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late againNew Member"124 wrote:
Its amazing to me that the Cardinals didn't have a meal program at their facility. Theres yet another reason why the franchise is so pathetic and has one playoff win in 40+ years of exsistence.
Isn't that the truth?? Well, that's one reason why Bidwell has the reputation of being a cheapskate. I would think it would be important to know for certain that your team is eating the right kinds of food, wouldn't you? And you do that by feeding them the food you want them to eat.
Ths isn't good for the Jets at all.
He no longer will be hungry to win since they feed him now. No wonder he played so good last year, he was hungry :rolleyes:
BwanaZuliaNew MemberAt least he will be limber.
BZ
calphinNew MemberPace picked the jets because of food,Yoga & pilates...:sidelol:
To be honest,I'm glad he signed with them...and not us.
Thanks Gish
BwanaZuliaNew Member"calphin wrote:
Pace picked the jets because of food,Yoga & pilates...:sidelol:
To be honest,I'm glad he signed with them...and not us.
You won't be so glad after this season.
BZ
calphinNew MemberSure I will:up:Its gonna be Jet fans who realize they over paid.:up:
Thanks Gish
124New Member"calphin wrote:
Sure I will:up:Its gonna be Jet fans who realize they over paid.:up:
There is no doubt in most Jets fans minds that we overpaid for Pace, but if he is able to give us 8-10 sacks a season and a consistent pass rushing threat, we'll take it. Nobody except the 15 sacks a year players like Merriman and Ware are worth what Pace received.
calphinNew Member"124 wrote:
There is no doubt in most Jets fans minds that we overpaid for Pace, but if he is able to give us 8-10 sacks a season and a consistent pass rushing threat, we'll take it. Nobody except the 15 sacks a year players like Merriman and Ware are worth what Pace received.
the price was too high for a guy thats really only had one good year.we shall see though,if it was a good deal.:up:
Thanks Gish
BwanaZuliaNew Member"124 wrote:
There is no doubt in most Jets fans minds that we overpaid for Pace, but if he is able to give us 8-10 sacks a season and a consistent pass rushing threat, we'll take it. Nobody except the 15 sacks a year players like Merriman and Ware are worth what Pace received.
Really? For me, if Pace the pace Gholston combo racks up 20 sacks, I am good. Again, it isn't so much about how many sacks but how well the defense does as a hole. If they disrupt the passing game, create 3rd and longs, fumbles and stop the run, they are worth all the money in the world.
Remember, you can't take the money with you and it isn't yours.
BZ
Jets81New MemberPilates almost insures that he'll never have gas pains on the field. Thats a positive in my book.
124New Member"BwanaZulia wrote:
Really? For me, if Pace the pace Gholston combo racks up 20 sacks, I am good. Again, it isn't so much about how many sacks but how well the defense does as a hole. If they disrupt the passing game, create 3rd and longs, fumbles and stop the run, they are worth all the money in the world.
Remember, you can't take the money with you and it isn't yours.
BZ
20 sacks? No thanks. You don't give Pace 6 years, $42 million with $20+ million guarenteed and Gholston will receive a similar contract and expect 20 sacks. You should expect more for that kind of dough. For that kind of dough, they should both have at least a dozen sacks a season with continuous pressure. Pressure the Quarterback all day long and rack up the sacks.
6 sack performances are not going to cut it. For that money, he best be a star and help this defense become one of the best in the NFL.
Jets81New MemberI expect about 6-8 sacks from Pace next season. Anything over and above would obviously exceed my expectations for the guy.
I agree though that for what he got paid he should probably have more like a 10 sack preformance. I just don't see that happening.