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Head Coach Rex Ryan addresses the media following practice on 5/22/13.

The most anticipated agent hiring in recent NFL history has been made. Jets quarterback Geno Smith has hired Jay Z's Roc Sports to represent him. Roc Sports is a new agency, but it has already developed a high profile list of clients, including Yankees superstar Robinson Cano. This will not really impact Geno's rookie contract. With the wage scale in place, rookie contract acrimony seems to be a thing of the past. Where Roc Sports will be tested is handling Geno's image. He reportedly fired his own agency in part because they did not push back hard enough against a bad story. The media has already laid the groundwork to try and pin the "diva" tag on Geno. What happens on the field will go a long way to determining the way people view Smith, but Roc Sports will have an important role to play to present its client off the field as a good guy instead of the caricature some illustrious writers have already drawn.

Agent-gate is finally over. Geno Smith has signed Jay-Z and Roc Nation: Geno on Jay Z's Roc Nation: "Being in NY, from a standpoint of what they can do in the city, connections they have, it's a good move." #Jets — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) May 22, 2013 When was the last time a player has gone from being slammed by the media to being praised so constantly, as is happening with Smith? A few weeks ago, everyone and their mother was jumping on Smith and telling stories about how he was the biggest diva since Keyshawn Johnson, and now the media is constantly talking about how pretty his throws are and how down-to-earth he seems. Oh well. Now Smith has the King of Cool in his corner, and if he can match it with good play on the field...

The word out of OTA's from this morning is not promising at the quarterback position. Practice wrapping up: Sanchez finishes 6-11, 3 INTs in 15 snaps. Geno Smith finishes 3-10, INT in 14 snaps. Both "sacked" once #nyj — Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) May 22, 2013 Is it panic time? Not exactly. Manish Mehta tries on his voice of reason hat. QB stats are virtually meaningless. Two of the Jets top 3 WRs (Holmes and Hill) didn't participate in team drills. Plus, no tackling. #nyj — Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) May 22, 2013 One practice does not mean much. The quarterback situation looks dicey considering the top two on the depth chart are a rookie and Mark Sanchez, but we already knew that. If either guy came out and lit things up, it would not mean a ton either. Bart Hubbuch offers the following comment from Geno. Geno Smith says the routes in Mornhinweg’s Jets offense are very similar to West Virginia’s, but the terminology is totally different. — Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) May 22, 2013 It is a process, but these OTA's, training camp, and the preseason are here to help him get used to things.

The Turn On The Jets Roundtable is back to debate issues surrounding the New York Jets. Make sure to give all of the writers a follow on Twitter and if there is a question you want to see us debate, leave it in the comment section! Learn about placing football bets by clicking here  What player will be the biggest surprise on the 2013 New York Jets?  Joe Caporoso - Brian Winters - The Jets 3rd round pick is going to be a week one starter at Guard along with Willie Colon and a key piece of a strong run blocking unit. Winters will bring a needed nasty streak and physicality to the Jets upfront. I’d also keep an eye on Darrin Walls in the secondary, particularly in the slot corner role. Chris Gross -  It is no secret that the Jets entered the offseason with what could be argued as one of the least talented rosters throughout the entire league. However, after some new additions via free agency, the draft, and trades, some areas once viewed as a great weakness suddenly have the potential to be very competent to quality groups on this roster. Since some of these additions are either very young, or low key, under the radar names, there are certainly some players who could end up being what most would consider a surprise in 2013. The name that immediately comes to mind is RB Chris Ivory. Acquired via trade from the Saints during draft weekend, Ivory has spent his entire career buried on a deep RB depth chart in New Orleans, so most observers of the league, outside of those who closely follow the Saints or the Jets, aren’t familiar with the type of player Ivory could become with a significant role in the offense he will be playing in. We have gone over Ivory’s career numbers and the type of potential he has on this site numerous times, so readers may find considering a breakout season from him a ‘surprise,’ as a bit of a stretch, but over the grand scheme of the NFL, Ivory is still very much an unknown name. If he can remain healthy, Ivory will be the starting back for the Jets, and with what should be an improved offense line, he has an excellent chance to make a name for himself by amassing something in the range of 1,200 rushing yards, 10-12 rushing touchdowns, and above average receiving statistics during his first year in New York. It may not surprise most who have been monitoring this situation closely, but make no mistake, if Chris Ivory breaks out the way we are expecting him to, he will undoubtedly be one of the biggest surprises, not only on the Jets, but throughout the entire NFL, in 2013. TJ Rosenthal –  Stephen Hill has the potential to go from a player who showed brief flashes, to one who contributes on a steady basis in 2013. Hill has size, speed and desire. If he can overcome what plagues him in the hands department be it technique, concentration, or both, he could be the welcome surprise the Jets sorely need from a young player in their WR corps. Mike Donnelly - I touched on this yesterday in my Stock Watch, but the player I think is poised to put up a big season and surprise a lot of people is Antwan Barnes. His signing was pretty much under-the-radar, which is odd for a guy who had 11 sacks just two years ago in San Diego. Now he joins a Jets defense that is coached by Rex Ryan and features some studs and soon-to-be studs up front like Mo Wilkerson, Quinton Coples, and Sheldon Richardson. With those guys taking up blockers up front, Barnes is going to get a ton of 1 on 1 opportunities on the outside and will easily approach or surpass double digit sacks. By the end of the season everyone will be saying what a good signing this was by John Idzik. Mike Nolan - Willie Colon - Big Willie was another low risk signing for the Jets this offseason.  Colon has been oft injured in his career so John Idzik was able to sign him to a cheap one year contract to see what he still has left in the tank. His release from the Steelers was a huge wakeup call and Colon will be highly motivated to prov

All new episode of JetNation Radio with hosts Dennis Agapito and Tyson Rauch. Topics discussed: With David Garrard retiring should Geno Smith be the starting quarterback this season or will Mark Sanchez be revitalized under Marty Mornhinweg’s new offense.  What should the team do with running back Mike Goodson after his recent arrest and the impact certain decisions will have on the team.  Does Garrard’s retirement and Goodson’s legal issues reflect badly on Jets general manager John Idzik. Dennis AgapitoMore Posts - Website Follow Me:

Good morning Gang Green Gangsters. Here are your daily links for today. Click on them if you like. The Jet Press: The Geno Smith project, volume 1. Boston.com: Nick Mangold is one of the AFC East's top 25. Newsday: Kyle Wilson is looking forward to seeing what Dee Milliner can do. Eric Allen: This is a challenging week for the Jets. Rangy Lange: Tennessee's Matt Simms and Zach Rogers reconnect in North Jersey. Seth Walder: Curtis Martin thinks that Mark Sanchez needs to get better or Geno Smith will start. Vancouver Sun: Manny Arceneaux catches on again with the Detroit Lions. Big Cat Country: The Jacksonville Jaguars will host Kahlil Bell for a workout. New York Times: Plaxico Burress is launching a men's luxury hosiery line. NFL.com: Jerry Jones says that Jason Garrett is not coaching to save his job. ESPN Dallas: Tony Romo has surgery on back cyst. Romo doesn't take a back cyst to anyone. National Football Post: Pete Carroll says that the trouble Seattle Seahawks need to figure it out. AP: Max Starks and the San Diego Chargers agree to a 1-year deal. AP: Charles Woodson returns to the Oakland Raiders. AP: Play ball with Roger Goodell or else. AP: The 50th Super Bowl goes to the San Francisco bay area. Sports Illustrated: Worst player offseason power rankings. And lastly, this song is dedicated to Mike Goodson: Happy Hump Day, my super friends!

Brad Penner- USA Today Sports Wasn’t the New York Jets a part of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series in 2010? The 2013 NFL season has not even started, but the Jets players antics have begun. From Mike Goodson getting arrested for drug and weapons charges, Oday Aboushi being linked to terrorist acts via Twitter, and newly draftee drama queen quarterback Geno Smith, this team is a daily soap opera. Goodson being arrested three days ago says one thing: that he is ready to get the party started in the “Big Apple.” As Soon as I heard this story, all I could say was ‘why couldn’t the team OTA practice begin sooner?’. Goodson was suppose to bring the ground-and-pound attack back to the Jets with Joe McKnight, Chris Ivory, and John Griffin. If Goodson is convicted of unlawful possession of a handgun, he will be subject to the Graves Act, a New Jersey law that states you have to serve a minimum mandatory sentence of three years. There is a chance the charges could be appealed. So kiss the running game goodbye, Jet fans. Aboushi’s situation is very sentimental and tragic at the same time. Considering that New York City was the epicenter of the September 11 attacks, for him to be allegedly associated with terrorist organizations is sad. People have always said social media can be great and empowering, but also dangerous. The postings on social media by Aboushi that “prove” his association with  terrorists? A re-tweet of a picture of a woman, which the original posts claims is being evicted from her home in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities. My advice to Aboushi is that re-tweets can be taken as a endorsements, especially by celebrities, so be careful. Smith, Smith, Smith, all I can say to you right now is, the less you say the better until you get accustomed to New York media. From the expectation of you being a No. 1 pick, the firing of your agents and now you saying the Jets are going to the playoffs — are you trying to jinx your new team? In the immortal words of Spider Man’s (Peter Parker) Uncle Ben, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” Jets players must do better. Alfred Epps is a New York Jets writer for RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @mralfredepps or add him to your network on Google

Anyone that follows me on any of my social media accounts knows I love to search for the rare photos that might be hiding on the inter-webs. Here is a collection I found tonight. #jets championship ring twitter.com/jasondeblinger… — jason deblinger (@jasondeblinger) May 21, 2013 @tudorgames 1968 AFL – #Jets and #Bills #electricfootball #NFL #toys twitter.com/TheUBuzz/statu… — Unforgettable Buzz (@TheUBuzz) May 21, 2013 DarrelleRevis must think #Bucs media coverage a breeze compared to circus with the #Jets. twitter.com/realrockriley/… — realrockriley (@realrockriley) May 21, 2013 #Jets fans pack the halls to meet @curtismartin28. Amazing job by #Bellmore #Merrick students organizing #curtis28jfk twitter.com/peteguaraldi/s… — Pete Guaraldi (@peteguaraldi) May 20, 2013 Just ordered this! #Jets @dmilli28 twitter.com/HEELSupermanNY… — Will Noble (@HEELSupermanNYJ) May 21, 2013