Freemanm Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Just posting this because it's late June and there's not much to talk about. Question isn't what will become of Holmes but rather what will become of the team that's dumb enough to sign him. What will become of the unemployed Santonio Holmes? By Brian Costello June 13, 2014 | 5:19pm As teams around the NFL reach the end of their offseason program next week, Santonio Holmes remains on the outside looking in. Holmes, who was released by the Jets in March after four seasons, has not been picked up by another team. The 30-year-old wide receiver has been training in Florida since the Jets cut him. Holmes’ camp feels a receiver-needy team will sign him during training camp. “He’ll definitely be on a team,” said Tom Shaw, Holmes’ personal trainer. “Just like [free-agent linebacker] James Harrison will be on a team. As long as teams don’t think he’ll be a distraction, he’s going to get picked up.” Holmes is one of the top free agents — and clearly the top wide receiver — left on the market. The feeling around the league is Holmes will be signed by one of the first teams to lose a wide receiver to injury. The biggest question with Holmes is his health. He suffered Lisfranc injury in his left foot in 2012 and then missed five games last season with a hamstring pull. Shaw said the hamstring has healed and Holmes is sprinting and jumping and has no restrictions. Photo: Bill Kostroun Holmes goes to a local hospital to treat the foot still, but Shaw said it has not been a problem. “I think that’s the big thing. Teams are interested in him,” Shaw said. “They want to see him work out to check his injury. He hasn’t had any problems with his injury, which is a good thing.” The other concern for teams will be Holmes’ attitude. He gained a reputation with the Jets, fairly or unfairly, for being a problem in the locker room, and he was not viewed as a good teammate. Teams might be willing to put up with that if a player is 24, but not if he’s 30 and on the downside of his career. Shaw said teams have asked him if Holmes is a “diva.” “I think Santonio Holmes has grown up,” said Shaw, who has worked with Holmes for years. “He’s grown up more than I’ve seen any player I’ve worked with over the years. That’s a big plus. He understands the importance of not being in Google, where his boys can find things that are negative on him. I really feel like things are going to get better for him. I really think he’ll be a model citizen on any team he goes to.” And what is Holmes looking for in a team? “Obviously, he’s going to try to get the most [money] he can get from a team,” Shaw said. “Then it comes down to if teams don’t want to take a risk and they’re not going to give him a lot of money, then he’s going to find a team where he can be an advantage and catch balls. He’s going to find a team with a good quarterback and has a good offense.” Shaw said Holmes understands he won’t be the focal point of an offense anymore and he is OK with being a role player … to a degree. “But he does like to catch balls,” Shaw said. “He wants to go to a place where he can catch 60 balls a year. That’s not a lot. If he went to the Patriots, he’d catch 100.” Wherever he signs, it will almost certainly be on a one-year “prove it” deal. Holmes has not had a 50-catch season since 2011, and only had 23 catches for 456 yards and one touchdown in 11 games last year. “Santonio just has to prove he can still play,” Shaw said. “That’s the key for his success. For him to get back and play three more years after this, he has to be successful. He understands the importance of this year.” FILED UNDERNEW YORK JETS, NFL FREE AGENCY, SANTONIO HOLMES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 He will lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 He's got millions in the bank and a ten inch dick. He'll probably be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 manziel to santonio holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundunit Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 manziel to santonio holmes I just vomited in my mouth a little bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Back to Pitt maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Back to Pitt maybe? I'd be surprised if this happened. Supposedly Pitt was so fed up with him prior to trading him that they were ready to cut him outright and were convinced nobody would pick him up. I think quitting on the team a few years ago in that season finale did irreprible damage to his future. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'd be surprised if this happened. Supposedly Pitt was so fed up with him prior to trading him that they were ready to cut him outright and were convinced nobody would pick him up. I think quitting on the team a few years ago in that season finale did irreprible damage to his future. JMO. You're probably right, I just don't see who would take a a chance with the guy, he's a locker room cancer. I suppose NE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'd be surprised if this happened. Supposedly Pitt was so fed up with him prior to trading him that they were ready to cut him outright and were convinced nobody would pick him up. I think quitting on the team a few years ago in that season finale did irreprible damage to his future. JMO. You're probably right, I just don't see who else would take a a chance with the guy, he's a locker room cancer. I suppose NE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 who gives a **** what happens to this idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sorry for the double post, my mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sorry for the double post, my mistake. It's okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sorry for the double post, my mistake. It's okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 who gives a **** what happens to this idiot This.... Biggest POS since Kotitte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 It would be nice payback if nobody signed him. We were offered an interview with him last year. At the last minute they said you can't ask Santonio anything about football. You can only talk to him about his charity. I have no problem helping people promote their charity. We do it all the time here and ask for nothing in return. But they pitched us an interview and then ditched us. I said no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 He's got millions in the bank and a ten inch dick. He'll probably be fine. Just how do you know that ? Please tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfilippone Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 It was a short flight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
use2Jet Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 If only Santonio wasn't ruined by Sanchez and Geno, he'd be a star I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Just how do you know that ? Please tell. Years ago Holmes posted images of himself standing in a shower tub. Full frontal pose. Do a google image search for Santonio Holmes shower or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
use2Jet Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Remember when Rex made Santonio captain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 You're probably right, I just don't see who would take a a chance with the guy, he's a locker room cancer. I suppose NE? I guess it's possible, since Brady and Belidick wouldn't put up with his crap. My guess, however, is that he'll sign for league minimum with one of the crap teams, like the Texans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Years ago Holmes posted images of himself standing in a shower tub. Full frontal pose. Do a google image search for Santonio Holmes shower or something similar. No need. I will just take your word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotcheryifyouCan Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 if he is signed by anyone my guess is indy or washinigton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 FWIW, a bunch of people have said he was a very good teammate and misunderstood by the press. Mike Westhoff for one. Years ago Holmes posted images of himself standing in a shower tub. Full frontal pose. Do a google image search for Santonio Holmes shower or something similar. Just send it to him. You know you have a copy. Why make him work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Years ago Holmes posted images of himself standing in a shower tub. Full frontal pose. Do a google image search for Santonio Holmes shower or something similar. i thought that was a picture of an anteater that broke into someone's house but this makes more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Remember when Rex made Santonio captain? yeah santonio won the coin toss and derek mason was pretty upset about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Brilliant move by Rex- not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 he's done deepest WR draft in memory did him in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
use2Jet Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Brilliant move by Rex- not If the Jets had a QB it would have worked out well and would have been a brilliant move by Rex, but the QB Gods have not graced Rex just yet, but they will soon, I can feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
use2Jet Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 he's done deepest WR draft in memory did him in You think it was the draft, and not sucking balls, being always injured, and a giant douche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 He will lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl win. You can't spell "jerking off" without JIF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Lol @ Holmes, it's not just his age, or injury it's because no one wants a gimpy douche on their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I don't want him back, but with all the bitching about the guy, I'm willing to bet that the guys ends up with more production this season than Braylon Edwards has had since the end of the 2010 season and I kept hearing how we HAD to have that guy. No brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 You think it was the draft, and not sucking balls, being always injured, and a giant douche? you've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a sh*t about your opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
use2Jet Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 you've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a sh*t about your opinion Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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