Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13 years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
File Under: Radar, Jesse Pellot-Rosa, Sumo wrestler, soccer goalies, comments
05/21 — You may have noticed that we've finished all our testing of the Radar, which was up and running for the NFL Draft, and that now your comments are being posted beneath the blog you're commenting on.
It's an exciting time for all of us here at newyorkjets.com, to not only get your remarks but to make them available to your fellow fans.
I'll still put together a blog every once in a while on some of the most interesting comments we get. For instance, two remarks that I haven't posted involve the cross-training tendency that general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini have shown in bringing players to minicamp.
Howard Tish, for example, suggested for that large 3-4 nose tackle, why not bring in a wrestler? But not just any heavyweight champions like Tommy Rowlands and Cole Konrad — a Sumo wrestler. Anyone have Akebono's cell number?
And an unsigned note suggested soccer goalies as possible DBs or WRs. "Great hands, used to catching in traffic, comparable build, quick off the line. What do you think?"
I don't know what to think. I wouldn't have brought in Rowlands, Konrad or basketball player Jesse Pellot-Rosa, not because they're not top-notch athletes but because they haven't played football in a while. But Eric and Mike think outside the box, so why not take a look at these intriguing guys?
Pellot-Rosa was even signed to a free agent contract after minicamp, in part because of his size/speed/hands combination and in part because he came to the Jets already with core Jet values.
"I've got one foot in the door right now, but I've just got to keep working hard," he told me at the Jets-Giants rookie bowling event this week. "I can't get satisfied. There's a long road ahead. I just have to stay focused."
Back to your comments. We want you to enjoy the opportunity to interact with me and your Green & White compatriots, but just keep in mind a few things as you're contacting us.
Please, no profanity, name-calling, harassing language, ad hominem attacks, personal advertisements or commercial solicitation, etc. If your comment contains any of the above, we won't be able to post any part of the comment.
And because we want you to express yourself without our intervention, why not read your comment over for spelling, punctuation, missing words and the like? After all, your (screen) name will be on the comment for eternity.
Finally, you are free to ask questions in your comments. If we can answer them, we will, but if we can't answer them, we won't.
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Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (15)donal Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 9:38am EDT"I was a season ticket holder before I retired and moved to NM. I well remember sitting through many games in the freezing cold, pouring rain, and snow. I feel that the NFL should mandate that all future stadiums be required to have a retractable roof--starting with the new Jets stadium."
steve kent Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 11:31am EDT"Im a huge jets fan like you wouldnt believe, and as a jets fan I would like to see them atleast once a year were the throwback jerseys..like the chargers and few other teams...Im not saying lets bring the old jets back but I grew up watching Boomer the jets in the 90s .."
earl Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 1:41pm EDT"do you think because justin miller ,s fight they might trade him or cut him."
jim Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 3:49pm EDT"I just hope that J Miller's row was a case of youthful stupidity of which I have also been guilty. Players need to realize that there isn't anything out there,for love nor money, that is worth the risk. Trouble loves company and finds it mostly with the young and foolish, (see Pinocchio )."
Kyle Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 4:14pm EDT"There is no way the jets can get rid of justin miller. you dont just dump talent like that for one bad night. It may go against everything the jets stand for now but he is just too good to get rid of. Besides i think it would be hard to cut your only pro bowler from a year ago. Besides Ty Law!"
pat maio Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 4:50pm EDT"I always believed that coah Edwards had missed the obvious when he was running the team. Bryan Thomas never quite lived up to expectations at defensive end. Still, his speed and physical tools were crying out for recognition and use. Mangini saw the obvious--a future all pro linebacker. "
donal Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 9:46pm EDT"DT Tui Alailefaleula was impressive in camp last year before getting hurt. What ever became of him?"
Randy Lange Said:
"To Donal and CCY: Alailefaleula was released in October and is no longer with the team."
donal Said:
Tue, May 22, 2007 - 10:50am EDT"I agree with Steve Kent re wearing throwback uniforms but let's wear the REAL throwback uniforms of the NY Titans--not the Kelly green uniforms."
Russell Said:
Tue, May 22, 2007 - 11:06am EDT"Why don't the JETS resign NT Rashad Moore? Wouldn't he give them depth at the NT position? I know last year he played with a broken hand."
B, Kramer Said:
Tue, May 22, 2007 - 12:26pm EDT"How come the jets cant find in the draft a pass ruser who has sacking ability"
Rod Said:
Thu, May 24, 2007 - 7:31pm EDT"What do you think of this? J-E-T-S using one of those massive and strong Offensive Lineman as a NT? There are few that wasn't drafted. Think about it, a 6'4" 340 pound guard that is used to grinding it out. Large stong player that is hard to move. Use OTA to try it out."
Bill Said:
Wed, May 30, 2007 - 11:36pm EDT"What's a hominem? Sounds hostile like flesh burrowing beetle. Are you sure we can't attack it like we do fire ants?"
RJ Said:
Thu, June 7, 2007 - 2:49pm EDT"Great idea! Sumo wrestler for NT. Hey the Japanese have broken into American Baseball why not American Football. "The average size of sumo wrestlers in the top makuuchi division is 153 kilograms (337 lbs.) and 185 centimeters (6')". Also, they use great hand technique and work in a small area.:)"
paul Said:
Sun, November 25, 2007 - 4:19pm EDT"Herman Edwards is the worst coach of this century! I have watched many bad calls in last 35 years but no body can top Herman's calls in this game. He just gave away potential winning game to Raiders. You are NO good. You are FIRED! 11/25/2007"
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alex Said:
Mon, May 21, 2007 - 8:57am EDT"Do you think with the draft of a new middle linebacker Vilma would be moved to outside."
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