Mike Tannenbaum Quotes (20 Quotes)

Curtis Martin is a special person and a player destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has confirmed through his actions that he is always seeking ways to help the New York Jets win football games and to lead the team both verbally and through his extremely high level of play.

Trey is a physical, tough, smart and determined veteran who provides our offensive line with flexibility and experience. He is a consistent player with a physical presence and we look forward to integrating him into our program.

Kevin was a tremendous player for the Jets and we are appreciative of his contributions both on and off the field for the organization.

We could trade up, we could trade back. I really don't know. . . . We'll see how the picks unfold in front of that.

Preparation breeds confidence. I feel very good about our preparation. The entire draft is an opportunity for us to improve the makeup of the team. I don't think it's one draft pick that puts a stamp on a team by any stretch.

Our attention all along was to have Chad remain with the Jets. We never wavered from that.

In 2005, he displayed the versatility that we knew he possessed when he signed with the Jets. His leadership skills and high level of play provide us flexibility along the interior of the offensive line.

I get confidence through preparation. I feel great about our preparation. At the end of the day, you have to do what's best for your time. We'll be prepared.

I look at the entire draft process as an opportunity.

Our intention all along was to have Chad remain with the Jets and we never wavered from that. Chad is a courageous and talented leader. Throughout this process, he put the interests of the team ahead of his own, enabling us to reach an agreement on terms beneficial to both parties.

What will my job description be as the general manager of the New York Jets It's one sentence My job is to get the head coach players. We will look under every rock, every day.

I had a great conversation with him. It was a private conversation, but he was very happy for me.

Curtis places the accomplishments of the team ahead of his personal goals and is willing to sacrifice in all areas of the arena for the New York Jets. He has set aside what may be in his best short-term interest for the immediate and long-term goals of this organization.

We could trade up, we could trade back. We're going to see how that process plays out.

He's been throwing. He's the same Chad we've all known since 2000. He's making good progress according to all our medical people. Whether or not he plays will be a coaching decision.

I look at it more as experience than youth, being in the league now for 11 years. I'm approaching this job with all the energy in the world.

We're going to try to add some competition there.

The entire draft is an opportunity for us to improve the entire makeup of the team. I don't think it's a onepick draft by any stretch.

The franchise tag is one of the resources we have to protect ourselves in a competitive league. By franchising John, it speaks volumes about what type of player we feel he is, and we stand behind our decision, with the full realization that at this point in time, it is in the best interest of the club, from both a financial and competitive standpoint.

I'm humbled by this opportunity and feel fortunate that ownership has shown confidence in me to build this team both for the short and long term. We are going to be accountable to our fans and ownership and we're going to make tough decisions, not easy ones. I eagerly accept this challenge. We are going to stay convicted to our core goals and, in doing so we can accomplish everything that we set out to do.