2010 OTAs are in the books and mini-camp starts bright and early Monday morning. OTAs were the usual heartstopping, riveting events.
Probably the most noteworthy situation was Darrelle Revis skipping a day. (Don't forget, OTAs are, theoretically, completely voluntary. However, the Jets had 100% participation.) Revis of course is unhappy with the current state of his contract negotiations. The cornerback, who came in second in the 2009 Defensive Player of the Year voting, wants a longterm deal that is equivalent to what the Raiders gave Nnamdi Asomugha. That contract includes $16.5 million for 2010 alone. This was, frankly, irrational money, but then again...it's the Raiders.
Regardless, Revis and his team have used it to set the bar for what he wants. Revis confirmed that he would attend mini-camp this week, but is not stating one way or the other what his plans might be for training camp.
This situation underscores an issue other noteworthy players have had with the Jets over the past several years. Among them, Pete Kendall, Chris Baker and Leon Washington have all claimed that the team and GM Mike Tannenbaum in particular have made "promises" and then not backed them up.
What makes this all the more compelling is that there are four other marquee players who are up for new contracts: David Harris, Nick Mangold and D'Brickashaw Ferguson.
As of Thursday, Mangold said he was "50-50" on whether he would attend mini-camp. Although he speaks politely and is always business-like, it is clear when you listen to him that he is pretty angry. If he doesn't show, back-up Rob Turner will undoubtedly take first team reps.
In lighter news, Mark Sanchez has been at full go. Originally the hope was that he might be ready for mini-camp. He's been ready for the last week and looks pretty solid running around out there. Clearly new girl friend, actress Jamie-Lyn Siegler thinks so. She was on hand for practice on Thursday.
Tonight the two are hitting the red carpet at the Tony Awards where Sanchez will be a presenter, introducing Best Musical nominee "Memphis." I'm actually mildly surprised he agreed to this given that his beloved Lakers will be playing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics at the same time...
As for the rookies, they look like rookies so far, except for Kyle Wilson who is impressing everybody who sees him, including the coaching staff. I'll hold back further commentary on them until the week gets going.
I am also hoping for a weight-loss contest update from Kris Jenkins and Damien Woody. The excitement never ends.
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