6 Things to Know About New Jets DL Vinny Curry He s a Family Man, Whether That Family s at the Jersey Shore, Marshall U., the Eagles or the Green & White Apr 27, 2021 at 08:10 AM Michael Perez/Associated Press
Vinny Curry is a homebody. He likes his Jersey Shore stomping grounds and, appropriate for the Garden State, various shades of green. Here are six things you might want to know about the Jets newly signed ninth-year defensive lineman.
Happy Camper
Curry loves his Neptune, NJ, hometown and his home shore area so much that he s given back to the community in many of the late springs/early summers he s been in the area. We may have lost count but in his first six seasons with the Eagles, he staged three one-day football camps for kids from kindergarten to eighth grade at his alma mater, Neptune HS.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. A look at what s happening around the New York Jets:
1. Bright lights, big city: It s a long way from Big Man on Campus to biggest market in the country, which is why it can be overwhelming to play quarterback in New York. The 24/7 scrutiny can get into a player s head (see: Geno Smith), the paparazzi can find you at all times (Mark Sanchez) and the media attention can even cause a pro s pro (Chad Pennington) to have a couple of bad moments in front of the cameras.
In 11 days, the Jets are expected to draft BYU s Zach Wilson, who was born, raised and schooled in Utah. Is he ready for Gotham? Can he lead a perennial loser out of the abyss?
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