Mike Tannenbaum Quotations

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

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.

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.

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.

He has played in two championship games and a Super Bowl, and that experience will be an asset to the Jets.

Jason Fabini and Jerald Sowell were players that the Jets could rely upon every week.

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.

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.

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

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.

We have tremendous flexibility in acquiring more players that fit.

Unless you can help us get under the salary cap, this is not a good week. But stay in touch.

Curtis is willing to sacrifice in all areas of the arena for the New York Jets.

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.

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. I really don't know. . . . We'll see how the picks unfold in front of that.

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

Preparation breeds confidence. I feel very good about our preparation. I can worry about the things we can control. We'll make the best decision for the franchise.

I know we're not going to take a kicker or punter. Outside of that, I think any position will be looked at thoroughly.

I know there's a lot of speculation out there. I can't sit here and comment on any specific situation. We'll see what opportunities are presented to us. I won't rule anything in or anything out.

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

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.

I look at the entire draft process as an opportunity.

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.

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.

Anthony is an experienced veteran who provides our offensive line with flexibility and depth.

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.

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

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