Episode #10
S4 E10 Jets 2026 Training Camp Preview/Off Season Recap: Special Guest Paul "Boy Green" Esden Jr.
Segment 1: Paul's experience at the NFL Draft (starts at 1:41) He was in the "Pit," just a few away from the draft stage; one of only 11 fans in these pits per NFL team Historic draft: three first round picks; huge fan of the event, important to Jets fans Loves concept of the event being held in different cities Segment 2: Insights of the Jets 2026 NFL Draft (8:50) Jets draft observations Goal going in: find 4 starters...check Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech will start after team was 31st in sacks last season Paul preferred Avril Reese, Ohio State, post-draft comments that Reese was not coached much in college Forever link: Bailey's and Reese's careers will be inextricably linked after Giants drafted Reese No. 5; both playing in same market, stadium TE Kenyon Sadiq will start, missed all of minicamp and last week of OTAs, expected to be ready for training camp WR Omar Cooper, Jr. another weapon for Frank Reich, Geno Smith CB D'Angelo Ponds, likely to be penciled in as slot CB Jets traded up 18 spots for rookie QB Cade Klubnik, most in franchise draft history; Paul supportive of the move; taking a swing on Day 3 of the draft low-risk, high-reward decision 3 possibilities for Klubnik's career according to Paul (40 career college starts) Paul has confidence in the new Jets offensive coaching staff to develop a QB; Frank Reich has forgotten more football than most people know All agree it's a good plan to take a QB in every NFL Draft for competition, eventually will find a gem Paul shares his interesting personal approach to meeting new people Segment 3: Current Roster Construction (28:55) Free Agent Moves Paul loved improvements on D line especially DT David Onyemata, strong run stuffer Wanted vet LB Demario Davis to rejoin the team for the third go-round (leadership and set personal mark for most tackles in a season) Loves Chicago DB Nashon Wright signing -- turnover machine last season; had success in Bears system, expected to be the same being installed with Jets Trades High on bringing in S Minkah Fitzpatrick for 7th round pick; played HS football in NJ Edge Jermaine Johnson sent to Tennessee for run-stuffing DT D'Vontre Sweat Challenge stopping the run when Bailey and Edge Will McDonald IV are on the field at the same time? Offense Optimism for improvement: Two first round investments, Breece Hall resigned, a long extension for RG/C Joe Tippman, upgrade at QB, Geno Smith capable of running the offense, brought in new LT from Raiders, Dylan Parham Geno highly accurate as a starter past 3-4 seasons Team high on WR AD Mitchell who is good at getting separation Have added weapons and speed (Sadiq a matchup nightmare) OC Frank Reich loves using TEs in his offensive packages Discussion around Geno's recent off the field challenges Backup QB options to add: slim pickens, opps will increase during the preseason Saints backup Spencer Rattler intriguing option Field goal kicker a position to watch after letting steady vet Nick Folk leave for Atlanta; with $27M of salary cap space available, head scratcher to be $1M apart in negotiations for K who led the league three years in a row Segment 4: Major Challenge for HC Aaron Glenn going into season 2 (1:08) Incorporating 10 new coaches, roughly half the staff Week 1 important: after 0-7 start last year, and playing former coach Robert Saleh, getting a win would be huge leading into playing the tough NFC North in games 2-4; set the tone at 1-0! New era, get buy in Segment 5: Training Camp Priorities (1:15) Stay healthy! Garrett Wilson, O line, QB Aaron Glenn operational plan to get ready to both be head coach/CEO and call the defensive plays; show competency Good gauge of progress: joint practices with Tampa Bay Be competitive
