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Read more in the New York Jets Training Camp 2006 series:

Training Camp 2006: New York Jets, Interview with Kellen Clemens

Training camp 2006: New York Jets, Days One and Two

The Fire Still Burns in Curtis Martin

Training Camp 2006: New York Jets, Interview with Kellen Clemens

On the second full day of Jets training camp, Field Position’s Bill Chachkes got to spend a few minutes post-practice with the Jets’ second-round selection out of the University of Oregon.

FP: So Kellen, right off the top--what's different about this experience, so far, from your time in college?

KC: Well, the playbook. It's huge. Our playbook at Oregon was big, but there is so much more.

FP: We spoke with NFL.com writer Pat Kirwan at the Draft, and he told a group of us that a scout he knew worked out the top ten QB's in this draft class, yourself included, and your workout was impressive. Not only were they impressed, but we were told you had the tightest spiral of any of the QB's.

KC: All I can say to that is thanks for the compliment. I have been working on my throws since high school. Keeping them tight, that’s important.

FP: I got to watch some tape on you myself both before and since the Draft. What would you say are your strong points? And weaknesses?

KC: You mentioned my [throwing the] ball, and my reads. I think I excel at reading the other team.

FP: Coach Mangini said this morning you have a great personality, but because your injury cut your season short last year your learning curve is a bit steeper. Can you explain?

KC: Well, that's true. It's been a little harder then I thought, but I'm improving each day.

FP: How much help has Chad been to you? How much has he helped you?

KC: He's been a great help. I've been in his hip pocket, too. Everything he has to say, I absorb like a sponge.

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