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FLORHAM PARK, N. Czech World Cup Jerseys .J. -- Playoffs or bust? Not necessarily for the New York Jets.Owner Woody Johnson said Wednesday that the teams goal is, of course, to reach the postseason each year, but declined to say that this season would be a failure without a postseason appearance.Im not going to really look at it that way, Johnson said while speaking to reporters for the first time since early in the offseason.We try to win every game. We try to get into the playoffs every year. Thats our goal. In fact, to go further than that. You have to do it a game at a time. Im not going to play the whole season out in advance.The Jets havent reached the playoffs since the 2010 season, the longest postseason drought since Johnson took over the team in 2000.When asked if he would be disappointed if the team failed to get into the postseason for the sixth straight season, Johnson wouldnt bite.Im not disappointed for the whole season yet because we havent played it, he said, smiling. Im optimistic that were going to be a good team, a balanced team on all three phases.Despite that, Johnson refused to issue anything close to a win-now declaration, even though some Jets fans might prefer to hear something to that effect.I never said there wasnt any urgency, Johnson said. Were trying to win every game. Were not going to pre-play the season and tell you whats going to happen all season, because thats not realistic.Wide receiver Brandon Marshall agreed that theres no playoffs-or-bust mentality in the Jets locker room.Youve got to take it one game at a time, and the only thing I care about is winning every single game, Marshall said.When the clock hits zero, where are we going to stand? To get there, (from) what I understand about sports psychology and understanding how the mind works, youve got to take it one play at a time, one game at a time, and see what happens. I will say that our expectations and our goals are extremely high.With several key veterans, including a number of them 30 or older, including Marshall, the Jets certainly appear to be built for making a playoff run.Well, youve got an owner thats up there, too, said the 69-year-old Johnson. Weve got the veterans to help the younger guys, so that can be a very big positive. Older is not necessarily a bad thing. It could be a good thing.Johnson was vocal during the offseason about being in favor of resigning quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is 33 and coming off a career season in which he set a franchise record with 31 touchdown passes.After a long contract stalemate, the owner jumped for joy when the Jets and Fitzpatrick agreed to a deal the night before training camp began.While Todd Bowles defense is expected to be solid again, the overall success of the Jets -- and their playoff hopes -- could hinge on Fitzpatricks right arm.He knows whats at stake, Johnson said of Fitzpatrick. Hes a Harvard guy. So, he knows how important this year is for him, and every year is important for us.After practice, Fitzpatrick was told of Johnsons comments -- and agreed with the owner.I mean, Im a starting quarterback in the NFL, Fitzpatrick said. So I think its every year that you can say that, its an important year for you because Ive got 52 other guys and a whole lot of coaches that are really counting on me to go out there and do the job. So, I dont know exactly what he means by that, but thats how I feel.Ive got a lot of people counting on me to go out there and perform.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Czech Jerseys From China . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from. Authentic Soccer Czech Jerseys . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. http://www.cheapczechjerseys.com/ . 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There is no structural damage in his elbow. Continuing to pitch will not cause any structural damage. What we have decided to do for the moment is skip his start tomorrow and pitch him on Thursday. We will continue to monitor his situation. We will monitor the level of discomfort. We will monitor it on a start-by-star basis.Alderson said at some point the Mets may consider going to a six-man rotation to help save wear and tear on Matz and the rest of the staff. But manager Terry Collins said Tuesday that is not going to happen in the immediate future.Matz last pitched on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and last 4 1/3 innings and gave up six earned runs on nine hits. He did not figure in the decision as the Mets won 8-6.Is he confident he can pitch through his elbow issues?Ive been doing it up until this point, he told reporters Tuesday. Its something that, as long as they feel comfortable withh me being out there with the way Im pitching, then I think Im going to battle through it. Womens Czech Jerseys. Thats the mindset- get it all behind me and just go out there and pitch.Is it difficult to deal with mentally?Theres not much difficulty there just because the doctor is really confident that nothing structurally is wrong. So its just a matter of going out there and pitching now, Matz added.Alderson said if Matz had surgery he would be out about three months, which would put a return in October. Matz said he will deal with the spur coming out when the time comes.The Long Island native said he has talked to veteran pitcher Bartolo Colon, whom Matz has talked to regarding his condition.Yeah, I was talking to Bartolo. Hes had stuff like this taken out and hes pitched through it. I know some other guys Ive talked to that have dealt with the same thing, Matz said. I think thats one thing I talked about with Terry that were going to just treat this like Im cleared to go. Were going to put this behind me, were going to keep it in mind, but were going to try to keep the rotation in order. Thats ultimately up to them, but thats my mindset too... If Im good, then Im good.Alderson said Syndergaard has a very small spur in the back of his elbow. There is no structural damage, said Alderson, who added the right-hander will take anti-inflammatory medicine.The Nationals have right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the disabled list, but have ace Scherzer ready to pitch the series finale Wednesday against the Mets. Washington will seek a sweep after winning on Monday and Tuesday. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '

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