QB McElroy Remains Contrite Over Statements
BroadwayJoe.tv would like you to check out this New York Post article on former Jets quarterback Greg McElroy. The former Alabama signal caller created a mini controversy with his comments in January regarding the Jets 2011 season. McElroy was critical of the organization, saying the locker room had a “corrupt mindset” and was full of “extremely selfish individuals.” Following the interview, there was much debate over whether the injured rookie was out of line with his comments. McElroy has spent the past few months trying to clarify his intended meaning. “I thought we would have a great year the following year because of everything we’d learned from,” said McElroy. “I have full faith in [coach] Rex Ryan and full faith in [general manager ] Mike Tannenbaum. I love being part of this team and I love being part of the Jets organization. It’s a first-class organization from top to bottom, and I’m so, so fortunate to be a part of it.” McElroy will face competition for the third quarterback spot on the depth chart in newly acquired Matt Simms and G.J. Kinne.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/jets_mcelroy_remains_contrite_KXwpjooiyinGsNyxXkHtCO#ixzz1v9uWMDKl
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Joe says Mark Sanchez is the Guy
BroadwayJoe.tv would like you to know that the legendary Jets quarterback believes Mark Sanchez is the best man for the starting quarterback job this season, according to the New York Post. Joe Namath says there’s “no doubt about it at all” that Sanchez is the better quarterback than newly acquired Tim Tebow. Namath still is a fan of Tebow, saying, “Tebow is a positive. In any way you add him to the organization, he’s a positive.” However, he believes Sanchez has nothing to worry about when it comes to winning the starting job, despite Tebow’s success last season. Tebow led his former team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs last season, while Sanchez and the Jets fell apart late and missed out after reaching the AFC Championship the previous two seasons. Still, Namath has high hopes for the 4th year quarterback out of Southern Cal, noting his own success at that point in his career. “[Sanchez is] going into his fourth year. Golly, I remember a team that won a championship with a quarterback in his fourth year,” he said, referring to his legendary victory over the Colts in Super Bowl III. “Let’s hope that happens again.”
For more on Joe Namath’s backing of Sanchez, check out our friends over at JetsInsider.com:
http://www.jetsinsider.com/blogs/wesley_sykes/
And read more from the New York Post here: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/mark_get_set_go_kZeuGHysgEsTLiQxQXjw4M#ixzz1v4L0rGGK
Go Jets and Roll Tide!
Dates Set for Joe Namath Football Camp
BroadwayJoe.tv would like you to know that the dates have been set for the 41st annual Joe Namath John Dockery Football Camp. This years camp will take place from July 15th to July 20th at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. Players from ages 8 to 18 can come learn instructional football from the Hall of Fame Super Bowl Winning Quarterback. The camp is broken down into three divisions based on age, size, ability, and previous playing experience, as campers come learn lessons from one of the greatest to ever play the game. For more information, visit us at joenamathcamp.com — a link is provided under our “Partners” section to the right of your page. We’re looking forward to seeing some future football stars out there!
Rex Ryan More Involved with the Defense This Year
BroadwayJoe.tv wants you to know that Jets Coach Rex Ryan has made the decision to become more involved with the defense this season, according to the New York Post. After allowing his assistants to take over most of the defensive responsibilities last year, Ryan has decided to return to greater involvement like hisfirst two seasons in New York. The New York Jets Defense remained a top-five unit in 2011 despite Ryan’s decreasedinvolvement, so performance was not truly the issue. A big reason in taking a more active role is to become more involved with his players, having felt that he lost the ‘pulse’ of the team last season. Last season’s chemistry issues occurred mostly on the offensive side. Ryan, however, hopes his increased involvement on defense will make him more attuned to any flare-ups in the locker room that he was unaware of last year. The most notable quarrel, one between quarterback Mark Sanchez and wide receiver Santonio Holmes, has seemed to subside. Ryan is taking no chancesthough, as there is no guarantee what this offseason may bring.
Jets veterans, such as linebacker David Harris and cornerback Darrelle Revis, have already noticed their head coach’s presence.
“He’s been in our defensivemeetings a little bit more so far,” Harris told The Post. “It’s still the offseason but in our installs the last two weeks he’s been more hands on coaching little points here and there and asking guys if they understand it, younger guys. I think it’s going to be a plus for us.”
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/jetsblog/jets_defenders_say_ryan_more_involved_FqCX751yg28AjLqUX9I1PJ#ixzz1uslKdspy
Jets decide to turn down HBO’s “Hard Knocks”
BroadwayJoe.tv would like you to know that the New York Jets have decided to turn down the opportunity to appear on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ this summer, according to ESPN.com. After showing some initial interest, Jets owner Woody Johnson has decided to heed the advice of Coach Rex Ryan and the football staff and decline the offer. HBO featured the Jets just two years ago, when the network saw ratings skyrocket thanks in large part to the coach’s gregarious personality. An appearance this year could have brought even greater ratings following the attention the team drew at the culmination of last season, as well as the addition of well renowned Quarterback Tim Tebow. Despite that viewership potential, though, the team has instead chosen to make football their one and only focus.
Turning down ‘Hard Knocks’ will not change the media craze that will surely follow the team’s every move this summer. The end to last season and offseason additions should provide fodder for months. BroadwayJoe.tv hopes the Jets are ready!
NFL DRAFT DAY, With Joe Namath! “5 1st Rounders from the Crimson Tide”?!
I’ve been reflecting on the NFL draft from Yesteryear in comparison to today’s draft. Back in our day, there was much less analysis, no combines…heck, I don’t even remember how many rounds there were!! Noone came and talked to us beforehand, we got a phone call when it was over! I don’t think many of us even remember when draft day took place…but then again there were 2 leagues:)
Today’s Draft: The sport is So good, and a Great sport for fans. so much has improved.
Coaches,players and all of the Draft information available. There are entire draft departments that work year round looking at prospects. The amount of video (film) that is available allows for much more analysis prior to draft day.
Let me tell you, the Hometown fans KNOW what the Home team needs.
I’m not sure if I like the “take the best player available regardless of needs” approach.
That could just be a decoy…The draft is a very competitive exercise 
I am often asked about Andrew Luck. What I have seen with my own eyes, he is cool headed and can make all the throws. He appears to be what everyone says he is “A FRANCHISE QUARTERBACK”.
Speaking of Quarterbacks, I for one would be Thrilled with an Offensive Lineman being picked in the 1st round. I don’t know many QB’s who wouldn’t be thrilled with an OL 1st rounder. Wideouts are great but you need that pass protection to excel at a Championship level.
Enjoy the Show….Be back at ya soon!
Joe
Story about meeting Joe Namath
The Day I Met The Legend
When you think of a teams history certain players come to mind. For example the Baltimore Colts and Johnny U. The Seattle Seahawks and Steve Largent. The Redskins and Joe Theisman. Of course with the NY Jets it is Joe Willie Namath. Perhaps it is because for this franchise with is synonymous with the only Super Bowl win. Or perhaps it because he had the personality and athletic ability to play in New York and obtain the name “Broadway” Joe. Or perhaps it is the way as according to Joe said it on Hard Knocks. On the field it was all play and off the field it was all work. But what ever it was Joe Namath is the face of the NY Jets. And I know that Coach Ryan has installed this new NY Jet era. And the team is on the back pages of the paper for good, bad or other. Until Rex and his Qb (Sanchez or Tebow) can walk off the field waving that #1 finger in the air, Broadway Joe is still the face of the NY Jets.
I was not born until 1972, so i didn’t see the team win it all. But I always heard the story of the guarantee. I remember watching MNF on TV and Joe having his number retired with the Jets. Some 12 years later I was volunteering my DJ/MC services to the Staten Island division of the March of Dimes. Each year I would provide sound. music and entertainment to the 2,000 plus walkers and volunteers for the annual Walk-A-Thon. 1998 they named Joe Namath and Freeman McNeil NY Chair and Co-Chairpersons of the event.
It was a rainy miserable Sunday morning. Set up began about 5:30am. Joe & Freeman were to start off the Manhattan Walk first then stop y Staten Island later on.
As the day dragged by walkers who would usually stay for the festivities left due to the bad weather. Then word came in that Joe and Freeman would try to stop by and say hi to the remaining people at the finish line.
While vendors closed up and people left van pulled up and low and behold out came Joe, his daughter and Freeman. out of the 2,000 plus people maybe about 300 – 500 had remained. Mostly older men who witnessed Broadway Joe’s magic. Before I knew it Joe was standing next to me and ask me for my microphone. He started off with thanking everyone for their help and support to the March Of Dimes. Then as only Joe can do he started charming the crowd with his feelings of a Jet/Giant Super Bowl. Joe then went and told the famous “guarantee” story that I had heard so much about. While this is going on, Freeman McNeil is actually sitting with my father and young nephew discussing newly acquired RB Curtis Martin. Joe then stood there for two hours and sign autographs. Took pictures and made some musical requests to me. Giving me a wink every time i played a song he liked. At the time his daughter must have been about 12 or so at the time. She was going through my music and just watching her dad woo the crowd. Every so often Joe would need to take a break. You can see the long day was not great for his knees. But he made sure that each and every person their got to meet him.
After 2 hours or so Joe was finally ending his day. It had started for him beofre 8:00 am in Central Park o a cold rainy day. He then waited for walkers to return to finish line where he thanked them for a while. Got a ride to Staten Island and thanked the people there. Joe and Freeman both could have just stayed in Manhattan. But they both knew what it would mean for fans to meet them.
I don’t care whether your a fan of the Giants, Patriots or Cowboys, Joe Namath is am NFL legend and a big part of the AFL/NFL combination.
I will never forget the day I met the man who won it all for us. I hope that get to see a current QB do it for the NY Jets soon.
New President for the JETS
Joe and the Team at Broadway Joe TV want to congratulate Neil Glat on being named the new President of the New York Jets!
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